Tag Archives: databases

Fire Prevention Week 10/3-9

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Barbara

October 3-9 is Fire Prevention Week. Yes, there’ll be fire drills on campus. The intent is to remind everyone of the importance of fire prevention and safety. The National Fire Protection Association provides a lot of information, including a history … Continue reading →

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Play the Quiz Whiz

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Barbara

UWW students are eligible to participate in the LexisNexis Quiz Whiz competition from now until Nov. 15, 2010. Register for a quiz account, then correctly answer multiple choice trivia questions (on news, legal & business topics, etc.) posted once or … Continue reading →

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Streaming Music Trials in Sept.

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library has trials of three streaming music databases running during the month of September. Try them out and send us feedback as to whether they’d be useful in your classes! All three databases are capable of delivering CD-quality sound … Continue reading →

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September Feature: Online Resource Extravaganza

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Carol

We’ve conjured up more database magic for our users. By cancelling print or lesser-used online products, we’ve been able to add many new databases to our repertoire during the spring and summer. Here are some of the latest additions. For … Continue reading →

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Tools to Tenure: Library Aids for Publishing

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Martha

Reference librarians Sue Coenen and Martha Stephenson will be presenting a LEARN Center program on September 21st from 12:30-1:30 p.m. called Tools to Tenure: Library Aids for Publishing. Attendees will learn about Library and Internet resources for determining article importance … Continue reading →

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Films on Demand

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Barbara

Andersen Library added Films on Demand last year. It’s a collection of thousands of streamed videos from Films for the Humanities & Sciences and Cambridge Educational. New titles are added all the time. Recent additions reflect the range of disciplines … Continue reading →

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“Monkey” trial anniversary

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Barbara

Heard of the Scopes “Monkey” trial (aka The State of Tennessee vs. Scopes)? On July 21, 1925 schoolteacher John T. Scopes was found guilty of violating Tennessee’s Anti-Evolution Act, which outlawed teaching evolution in public schools. The verdict was set … Continue reading →

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Historical newspaper articles: Chicago Tribune, 1849-1986

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Ronna

Have you ever wondered what was on the front page of the Chicago Tribune on December 7, 1941? Are you looking for information on Wisconsin’s reaction to the Lincoln assassination? Maybe you’re curious about the effects of Prohibition on businesses … Continue reading →

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A hot issue every week…

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Barbara

Whether you are casting about for a topic for a research paper, or doing research on a topic you’ve already selected, this resource may help you: CQ Researcher explores a potentially controversial, “hot” topic in each weekly issue. You will … Continue reading →

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Scholarly/Peer-Reviewed Sources

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Barbara

Have you been told by your professor to use scholarly or peer-reviewed articles for your research paper? Wondering what that means and how to get them? Peer-reviewed (or refereed) journals send submitted manuscripts to other experts in the same discipline … Continue reading →

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