Category Archives: around the library

First Floor Shelving Move

Posted on February 12, 2010 by kolde

You may want to bring along your headphones if you are planning on studying or working on the first floor in the coming weeks. FP&M is currently in the midst of updating the Periodicals shelves with newer ones from the … Continue reading →

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Try a new research aid (bX Recommender)

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Barbara

UW System libraries are testing bX Recommender until Feb. 28. Try it and tell us what you think of it! bX Recommender is a scholarly article recommender service. It suggests additional relevant articles, similar to “More Like This” or “If … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, OED!

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Barbara

On Feb. 1st in 1884, a portion of the first Oxford English Dictionary (OED) was printed. This venerable dictionary is going strong today. UWW students and staff have online access to it, and can even sign up to receive the … Continue reading →

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Withdrawn books go on sale in library

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Susan

Andersen Library will be selling children’s math and science textbooks that have been withdrawn from the Curriculum Collection as well as withdrawn reference books. Come check out the sale beginning the afternoon of February 5th. All books are $1, and … Continue reading →

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Career Week Jan. 25-27, 2010

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Martha

It’s Career Week at Andersen Library January 25-27! Continue reading →

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Ah, Spring! Back to regular hours…

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Barbara

Welcome (back) everyone! All of us at Andersen Library hope you have a good semester, and that you enjoy those extra minutes of sunlight we’re gaining daily. (Didja know? “Sunrises are seen with light created thousands of years ago in … Continue reading →

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Historical Abstracts database trial!

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Ronna

The Library is very excited to announce that a trial of the Historical Abstracts database is now available for use by all faculty, staff, and students. The trial will be active until the end of spring semester. Historical Abstracts is … Continue reading →

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Library Winter Break/Winterim Hours

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Barbara

Andersen Library hours for Winter Break: Mon.-Tues., Dec. 21-22: 8am-4:30pm Wed.-Sun., Dec. 23-27: CLOSED Mon., Dec. 28: 8am-4:30pm Andersen Library hours for Winterim (Dec. 29-Jan. 15): Mon.-Wed.: 7am-6pm Thurs.-Fri.: 7am-4:30pm Sat.: CLOSED Sun.: noon-8pm Exceptions: Thurs.-Sat., Dec. 31-Jan. 3, 2010: … Continue reading →

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Library’s Extended Exam Hours

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Barbara

They’re here! Extended Andersen Library hours for final exams start Saturday, December12th. And if you need help staying awake, there’s free coffee in the afternoons and evenings: Sat. Dec. 12: 9am-10pm Sun. Dec.13: 9am-2am Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 14-17: 6am-2am Fri. Dec. … Continue reading →

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Deck the Library Trees

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Barbara

There are two special trees in the Library (near the Circulation Desk, Food for Thought Cafe, & entrance/exit doors): The Library Wishing Tree Are there videos, video games, CDs, books, graphic novels, etc., that you wish the Library would consider … Continue reading →

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