Category Archives: around the library

A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Martha

In 2011, A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. Continue reading →

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Bombshell by Catherine Coulter

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Martha

Bombshell, which was released earlier this month, is a steamy, suspensful novel. It is the 17th book in a mystery series by Catherine Coulter. Continue reading →

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Universal Borrowing (UB) down July 23-Aug 12

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Barbara

Universal Borrowing (UB), the free service that allows UWW students and faculty/staff to place requests for books and DVDs from other UW campuses, will be unavailable during the period July 23-August 12 because of a system upgrade. Materials from other … Continue reading →

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New Fantasy Fiction

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Martha

Are you a fan of fantasy ficton? If you are, you’ll be pleased to know that Andersen Library has many books in this genre and related sub-genres from the last year alone, either in the stacks or on order. Continue reading →

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EBSCO Upgrades

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Carol

As of July 1, there are a number of database changes within the EBSCO suite of databases. We’ve subscribed to six Source databases that will add hundreds of full-text titles to our repertoire. The Source databases also replace many of … Continue reading →

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What New Books Does the Library Have?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Martha

Dying to read recent thriller, mystery, romance, sf, etc. fiction? Maybe biography, history, cookbooks or other nonfiction is more your style? Either way, there are ways to find out what recent or new materials the Andersen Library has. Continue reading →

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Second Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Martha

This week the New York Times Combined Print and E-Book Fiction list and USA Today’s Best-Selling Books list are topped by Second Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan, which debuted at the top of the lists. Continue reading →

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Martha

Soon it will be the Independence Day holiday, and, in addition to celebrating our country’s freedom and liberty, you might want to take some time in between the day’s picnic, the night’s fireworks, and whatever other plans you have, such … Continue reading →

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Martha

As I write, the number six best seller on Amazon.com is nonfiction. It’s the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading →

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Summer Citation Fun!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Diana

For many students, faculty, and staff, summer is the time to work on research or organizational projects that fell by the wayside during the rush of the academic year. Is finally deciding to improve the way you manage your research … Continue reading →

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