Category Archives: around the library

Grand Opening of Children’s Collection

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Barbara

Join us for the Grand Opening of Andersen Library’s redesigned Children’s Collection on Wed., Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. The event will feature Wisconsin children’s author and UW-W alumna Sharon Hart Addy speaking on “Way leads on to way: How … Continue reading →

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Door prize winners!!

Posted on September 9, 2010 by Ronna

The Library received many entries for its recent Welcome Back! door prize contest. Following is the list of the lucky winners! Please come to the Reference Desk on the main floor of the Library to claim your prize, and don’t … Continue reading →

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Streaming Music Trials in Sept.

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library has trials of three streaming music databases running during the month of September. Try them out and send us feedback as to whether they’d be useful in your classes! All three databases are capable of delivering CD-quality sound … Continue reading →

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Books for Sale

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Susan

Looking for an inexpensive book to purchase? Well, you’re in luck! The Andersen Library has a continuous book sale. New items were just added on Friday, and books sell for only $1 all month long.  In addition, there are some withdrawn items from the … Continue reading →

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AGT & opera?

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Barbara

Has America’s Got Talent whetted your appetite for opera? How about 10-year-old Jackie Evancho and her big voice?! If you’ve been missing it you can watch and hear her on YouTube. Here, for example, is her YouTube audition for the … Continue reading →

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September Feature: Online Resource Extravaganza

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Carol

We’ve conjured up more database magic for our users. By cancelling print or lesser-used online products, we’ve been able to add many new databases to our repertoire during the spring and summer. Here are some of the latest additions. For … Continue reading →

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Enter to Win a Fabulous Prize

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Susan

To welcome students back to campus, the Andersen Library will be giving away some fabulous door prizes! Enter to win beginning today through Wednesday, September 8th. Look for the entry box and forms across from the Circulation Desk. Prizes include … Continue reading →

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Library hours: Sept 1-7

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library will have special hours for the beginning of fall semester and the Labor Day weekend: Thurs., Sept. 2: 7:30am-8pm Fri., Sept. 3: 7:30am-6pm Sat.-Mon., Sept. 4-6: CLOSED Tues., Sept. 7: 7:30am-midnight Tues Sept. 7- regular fall semester hours … Continue reading →

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Films on Demand

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library added Films on Demand last year. It’s a collection of thousands of streamed videos from Films for the Humanities & Sciences and Cambridge Educational. New titles are added all the time. Recent additions reflect the range of disciplines … Continue reading →

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Faculty/Staff & Library Essentials

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Barbara

New & returning faculty & instructional staff: Need to set up course reserves? Make links to articles in databases available via D2L? Should the Library add some materials to support the assignments you’re giving your students? Do your students need … Continue reading →

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