Category Archives: featured resource

Featured Resource: Statista

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Often at the Andersen Library Reference Desk, people stop by and ask where they can find statistics on a specific topic. “I’m looking for the number of World of Warcraft subscribers.” “I want to know the amount of funding the … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: ReferenceUSA

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Amanda Howell

Curious about how many coffee shops there are in Madison? Do you want to know how many people in Milwaukee are considered politically liberal or are interested in quilting? Or are you wondering which companies are hiring summer interns? You … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Smart Study Spaces@Andersen

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Carol

Why do students study in Andersen Library? “The Library brings out the studious side of people,” observed one junior who often studies here. Students choose to study in the Library for a variety of reasons. If you don’t already study … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Mobile Device Charging Station

Posted on December 4, 2014 by James Castrillo

With the advent of always having your mobile device on you, comes the need to constantly keep them powered. If you are tired of carrying your charging cord at all times or have left yours at home, then stop by … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource & T3: Citation Managers

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Diana

For many students, creating and editing citation lists are the dreaded last tasks of a writing project. Have you decided to improve the way you manage your research citations? Librarians can help you set up a system that turns them … Continue reading →

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Business Research: Finding Industry Information

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Amanda Howell

While everyone was gone for the summer, Andersen Library was busy expanding the Food for Thought Café and adding all kinds of new resources to our collection. The resource I’m most excited about is the database IBISWorld. IBISWorld is an … Continue reading →

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Introducing…Research@UWW!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Ronna

Quick! What’s changed on the Library’s home page for Spring 2014? If you answered: “A new Research@UWW tab and search box,” you’re right!! Give yourself a gold star! Don’t worry, it’s ok if you didn’t notice–it’s the first day of … Continue reading →

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Breaking News! Teens Do Not Function Well Before 8:00 A.M.

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Ellen Latorraca

Really? Despite not having been a crack-of-noon riser as a teenager, even I could have told the radio journalist that. (And, in an admittedly sassy moment, I let her know my mind; but who was to hear except for my … Continue reading →

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Research in Native American Studies

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Trisha

November is Native American Heritage Month and the Andersen Library has a variety of resources to help you learn more about the history and culture of Native Americans. The Andersen Library has many books, DVDs, and other resources that are … Continue reading →

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eBooks are eVerywhere

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Carol

Although Andersen Library has offered a variety of ebook collections for many years, this year we are finally launching into the ebook orbit in earnest. EBSCO eBook Collections In July, we began a subscription to EBSCO’s eBook Academic Collection which … Continue reading →

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