Category Archives: around the library

Drop in! Apr. 16 @10 am

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Barbara

Martha Stephenson, Reference & Instruction Librarian, will host a drop-in session on April 16th at 10am in the BI (instruction) lab–ask at the Reference Desk for directions. So drop in! Get whatever library-related questions you have answered, such as “How … Continue reading →

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BOOK SALE!

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Barbara

It’s time for the annual Library Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the University Library! April 14–17, 2008 (Monday – Thursday) University Library Lobby Mon. April 14: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (pre-sale for UWW faculty, staff, students & … Continue reading →

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Researching Employers

Posted on April 2, 2008 by kyle

Anything you read about careers, interviewing and landing that first job (or any job for that matter) says that you need to prepare, prepare, prepare. Well, what do you have to do to prepare? If you answered ‘I don’t know’ … Continue reading →

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Advantage Wisconsin: Growing the Research Infrastructure

Posted on March 31, 2008 by kyle

Being a part of the University of Wisconsin has its advantages, such as faculty and students having access to the print collections of the other campus libraries. Yet, our world has changed to one that relies heavily on the Internet … Continue reading →

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Library Hours for Spring Break

Posted on March 21, 2008 by Barbara

Please note the University Library’s Spring Break hours: We close at 4:30pm on Fri., Mar. 21st We are closed over the weekend of Mar. 22-23 We are open 8am-4:30pm for the week Mar. 24-28 We are closed Sat. Mar. 29th … Continue reading →

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Library Survey Winners

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Barbara

Thank you to all who completed the LibQUAL Library Service Quality Survey in the last three weeks! Students who completed the survey had the option to be eligible for one of four $50 gift certificates to Amazon.com, and here are … Continue reading →

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iGoogle, do you?

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Barbara

iGoogle has become a part of my daily life, and I can blame one of my coworkers. No, it’s not just searching Google I’m talking about! With a free Google account (you already have one if you use Gmail) you … Continue reading →

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Container Gardening program Fri. Mar. 14

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Barbara

A Container Gardening program will be presented on Fri., Mar. 14, 2008 from 1:30–2:30 pm by Amy Sanders, perennial grower, and Patty Kuper, sales manager, of Pesche’s Greenhouse, Floral & Gifts. Location: International Education Conference Room (Andersen Library, L2254) During … Continue reading →

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Students! Win $50…take the library survey

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Barbara

This is your last chance to take the LibQUAL library service survey ! Students are eligible for a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com (four will be awarded to randomly-selected student survey participants). Many (not all) of you, are getting an … Continue reading →

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Blog for your health

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Barbara

Did you know blogging is good for you? I saw it on my Discover News iGoogle gadget. Researchers James Baker and Susan Moore have been investigating the psychological benefits of blogging and regularly updating personal Web pages, likening it to … Continue reading →

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