Category Archives: around the library

Thanksgiving Library hours

Please note the University Library’s special hours due to the Thanksgiving holiday: Wed., Nov. 26th 7:30am – 4:30pm Thurs., Nov. 27th CLOSED (Happy Thanksgiving) Fri., Nov. 28th 8:00am – 4:30pm Sat., Nov. 29th CLOSED Sun., Nov. 30th 6:00pm – Midnight … Continue reading

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Celebrate UWW faculty/staff Nov. 25 & 26

Celebrate the scholarship & creative achievements of UWW faculty and staff at the 21st annual reception and exhibit in the Crossman Gallery (Greenhill Center of the Arts)! The exhibit is open on Tuesday, Nov. 25. The reception takes place on … Continue reading

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The Library is on the move…

You may notice some activity on the main floor of the Library: We’ve moved some study tables around to space them out and improve walking space, and then added some soft seating to make the study area more comfortable. We’re … Continue reading

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THE infamous library book

It’s nearly Halloween and that means the Library is once again fielding questions about the infamous book that either kills its readers or drives them crazy. Obviously there are some good storytellers out there who like to send shivers up the spines … Continue reading

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JA Konrath @UWW Tues, 10/14

Joseph Andrew Konrath, author of the Jacqueline “Jack” Daniels mystery series, will discuss writing, publishing, and his controversial marketing techniques on Tues., Oct. 14th, at 4:30 pm in the University Library’s 3rd-floor “Blue” lounge. Refreshments will be available. Konrath maintains … Continue reading

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October is Archives Month

October is Archives Month, sponsored by the Wisconsin Historical Records Advisory Board and the Wisconsin Historical Society. The 2008 theme is “Discover the Unexpected: Visit Your Local Archives.” It’s sponsored nationally by the Society of American Archivists. The UW-Madison student … Continue reading

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Library Land Trivia – WINNER!

After going through hundreds of answered questions (392 correct ones) and over forty blog comments, we’ve come up with a winner to the trivia challenge. Drumroll, please… Joseph Carroll Joseph maximized his chances of winning by getting all five questions … Continue reading

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Library Land Trivia – Get to it!

Alright, it’s the moment you’ve all waited for… Here’s the deal: you’ve got four questions, a bonus question and a super bonus question. Choose the best answer for each of the questions. You have until Friday (September 12) – 8 … Continue reading

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Drop In & See Us…

Got 30 minutes to spare? You can use that to find out what the library can do for you all year to help you with your research, such as requesting materials from other UWs, accessing online articles and course reserves … Continue reading

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The Trivia Contest is Back!

The Library is sponsoring a trivia contest in which students have a chance to win great weekly prizes or an even better grand prize. All you have to do is come into the library or visit the Library’s website and … Continue reading

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