Category Archives: around the library

Library & Cafe Open with changes

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Barbara

Harold Andersen Library (HAL) is open for fall semester hours now. The Food for Thought Cafe is open M-Th 9:30am-2pm & 4:30pm-6:30pm, and F 9:30am-2pm. Staff & students should notice quite a few changes, including: 2nd floor (entrance level): a … Continue reading →

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Labor Day weekend Library hours

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed over the Labor Day weekend, Sat-Mon, Sept. 5-7. We’ll be open for regular fall semester hours starting on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 7:30 a.m. Enjoy the holiday, everyone, and rest up for the work ahead. But … Continue reading →

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Follow us on Twitter

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Barbara

The Andersen Library has been quietly experimenting with Twitter…if you’d like to follow us, go to http://twitter.com/UWW_Library

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Book Sale Kiosk

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Susan

No need to wait until April for your book sale fix! The Friends of the Library Book Sale will now be a continuous event throughout the year. Each month we will highlight materials in specific subject areas, formats or genres. … Continue reading →

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Willie Works Hard!

Posted on August 31, 2009 by kyle

If you’re a fan of the UW-Whitewater mascot, Willie Warhawk, you are going to love this video. In addition to being the campus mascot and attending athletic events, Willie likes to live the life of a typical college student. He … Continue reading →

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Library Catalog Upgrade

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Barbara

The Library Catalog had a significant upgrade right before Orientation Week (convenient timing, isn’t it?!). We’ve named our new catalog HalCat (short for Harold Andersen Library Catalog). It needs more tweaking, and we are experiencing some technical difficulties with its … Continue reading →

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Orientation Week Events

Posted on August 24, 2009 by kyle

The Library is involved in several events during Orientation Week and we’d like you to know about them! Google for Scholarly Research Presented by Martha Stephenson, Reference & Instruction Librarian 27 August 2009 (Thursday) — 9-10 AM — UC 261 … Continue reading →

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Library Hours Aug 15-Sept 1 ’09

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Barbara

Ah, the end of summer! Where did it all go?! Andersen Library’s “summer break” hours between the end of summer classes and the start of fall semester are M-F 8 am-4:30 pm. Please note: The Library is closed on Friday, … Continue reading →

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Perseid meteor shower

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Susan

If you’re a fan of stargazing, check out the Perseid meteor shower. The best time for viewing these “shooting stars” is from midnight to dawn tonight and again late tomorrow night. According to NASA’s website, this meteor shower is an … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Institution anniversary

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Barbara

On August 10, 1846, President James Polk signed legislation that created the Smithsonian Institution. It all started in 1826 when James Smithson, a British scientist, named his nephew as his beneficiary, but stipulated that if the nephew died without heirs … Continue reading →

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