Category Archives: around the library

Library Land Trivia – Week 2

Posted on September 17, 2007 by kyle

Week 2 Question The Library has 10 group study rooms. Which room has a view of Hyer Hall? Please specify the room number. Week 2 Bonus Question On which floor will you find big, comfy, beanbag-esque chairs? You’ve got the … Continue reading →

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Add Us to Your Buddy List

Posted on September 14, 2007 by kyle

Picture this: You’re sitting in your dorm room, working on an assignment or paper for class. The weather has already started to turn a little chilly and you’re already in your PJs. You’ve been working on homework for the last … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – Week 1

Posted on September 10, 2007 by kyle

Week 1 Question How many hours is the Library physically open each week? Week 1 Bonus Question If you are having problems locating resources for your assignments, in what ways can you contact a librarian for assistance? List two of … Continue reading →

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Just Answer the Question…

Posted on September 5, 2007 by kyle

… and you could win! 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 and … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back!

Posted on August 30, 2007 by kyle

Although some of you may be sad that the summer is ending (I am a little bit), I hope that you’re all glad to be back here in Whitewater. You’ve got your friends, your classes, and of course, you’ve got … Continue reading →

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So What Do YOU Think?

Posted on August 16, 2007 by kyle

I’m guessing that you got to the blog from the Library’s home page – probably looks a little different than how it did the last time you visited the site, eh? We hope that you like the changes that we’ve … Continue reading →

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Would You Include Libraries?

Posted on August 15, 2007 by kyle

The Chronicle of Higher Ed’s The Wired Campus blog featured a post last week about a list of the Top 100 Tools for Learning and how libraries were not included. The question posed to “e-learning experts” was What are your … Continue reading →

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Become our flickr friend!

Posted on June 6, 2007 by hafermak

As yet another way to keep you connected with the Library, I am pleased to announce our flickr account! Flickr allows users to upload photos and share them with friends, family, or the whole world, depending on which level of … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Katie!

Posted on May 21, 2007 by kyle

After three years of commuting to Madison and “surviving the scary Beltline,” Katie Davis, government documents assistant, completed her Master’s in Library Science in December. Her hard work and dedication all paid off on Sunday when she got to cross … Continue reading →

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Librarians in Hollywood

Posted on May 18, 2007 by kyle

Since it’s Friday (woo hoo!), I’d like to share another fun video that I got from a librarian friend. This is a trailer for an upcoming documentary entitled The Hollywood Librarian – check out the film’s website! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8kd4fC1bwo[/youtube]

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