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New Stuff Tuesday – September 10, 2019

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Carol

Wayfinding: The Science and Mystery of How Humans Navigate the Worldby M. R. O’ConnorQP443 .O28 2019New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor How do humans get around, anyway? We don’t have little magnetic chips in our heads like so many bird species … Continue reading →

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Flu shot, anyone?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Barbara

The Andersen Library, in partnership with University Health and Counseling Services, will host a flu vaccination clinic on Mon., Nov. 20, from noon-2 p.m. in Andersen Library, room 3102N. Vaccinations will be available to students for $10, and staff for … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Historical Atlases

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Barbara

Here’s some fun for history and map buffs: American Panorama: An atlas of United States history, is an ongoing project at the University of Richmond that currently offers maps of The forced migration of enslaved people, 1810-1860 The overland trails, … Continue reading →

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T3: Mapping Technology & Disaster Relief

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Diana

Do you have 2 hours of time, a computer, and an internet connection? If so, you can make a direct impact on the relief effort in Nepal! Disaster relief efforts in Nepal, where an earthquake killed thousands of people over … Continue reading →

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Citizen Wildlife Observations in WI

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Barbara

During the night before my job interview in Whitewater, Wisconsin, I saw an enormous, mean-looking varmint outside my motel. Yow! Since then I’ve had a couple of woodchucks trapped and relocated, and recently I’ve seen an opposum eating under a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 9

Posted on March 9, 2010 by kyle

Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML and GeoRSS: From Novice to Professional by Sterling Udell G70.212 .U34 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Last week as I worked with a class on a research project, the question came up … Continue reading →

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Geography Awareness Week

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Barbara

Geography Awareness Week, November 15-21, 2009, is upon us and has the theme of exploring the world through mapping. How are you celebrating? If nothing else, “test your geography smarts” online with one of these challenges: GeoBee Challenge (new quiz … Continue reading →

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Library open for summer business

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Barbara

Yes, we’re open! The west-side Library building entrances are closed off for work being done on the mall all summer, but we’re still here for you so c’mon in! Following the red arrow on the map above, enter from the … Continue reading →

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