Pinterest

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Barbara

Screen shot of Pinterest boardsAre you using Pinterest? I recently saw something about it in a job candidate’s application, and then I had a brief discussion about it with some students and faculty. And now I see that the Warhawk Social Media group will be talking about it at its meeting at 2pm this Friday, March 16th, in UC 261! Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting and learn more about it.

So, what is it? A virtual bulletin board for “pinning” up interesting things you find. The pins are images loaded from a web site (which links back to the site), or from your computer, and your description. You can share them with others, you can browse what others have pinned, and you can “repin,” “like” or comment on others’ pins. You can choose to follow someone if they seem to share your interests, and then you’ll be notified of their new pins. The site claims you can use it for inspiration…to discover new things, plan home decorations or weddings, save recipes, etc. You can choose to connect it with your Facebook account.

I’ve just started playing with it, and I also skimmed through the help (Pinning 101), which seemed pretty uncomplicated. I’ve mostly browsed the categories of existing boards, and I also tried out the search, e.g,. looking for a coworkers favorite boondock (for Boondock Saints).

Curious? Consider trying it out, and attending the campus session on Friday!

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3/15: Women in Leadership reception

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ronna

On Thursday, March 15, beginning at 1 pm in the Fern Young Terrace, the UWW Women’s Issues Committee will be holding their annual Women in Leadership awards reception. Opening remarks will be given by Provost Beverly Kopper. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

The Women in Leadership award recognizes the contributions of women from across campus–faculty, staff, and students. Among this year’s award recipients is Andersen Library’s very own Barbara Bren, Associate Professor & Coordinator of the Reference and Instruction Department, as well as Government Documents. The complete list of recipients includes:

Barbara Bren, Andersen Library
JoEllen Burkholder, Women’s Studies/Anthropology
Catherine Chan, Biological Sciences
Nicole Golden (student), Physical Education
Mary Kaster, Residence Life
Kate Loftus, University Alumni Relations and Development
Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Special Education
Faye Schouten (Sergeant), University Police Services
JoEllen Shelton, Career and Leadership Development
Jane Fischer, Judy Lembrich, & Marsha McKinnon, University Health & Counseling Services

Congratulations to all of the honorees!

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 13

Posted on March 13, 2012 by kyle

All Business Is Local

All Business Is Local:
Why Place Matters More Than
Ever in a Global, Virtual World
by John Quelch & Katherine Jocz
HF5415.1265 .Q45 2012
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

As I was browsing the Whitewater Banner this morning, I came across the story about the Downtown Whitewater, Inc’s annual meeting and its awards for local businesses [Go SweetSpot!]. With this in mind, I then scanned the shelves of the New Arrivals Island and found this week’s featured title to be pretty appropriate, and not just because there’s a cup of coffee on the cover.

Quelch and Jocz, both affiliated with the Harvard Business School, posit the idea that the emphasis on global culture may not be all that it’s cracked up to be. While our world has definitely shrunk with the lightning-fast technological innovation, large, multinational corporations have to win battles on the local level in order to succeed. They contend that place, “the points at which individual consumers interact with individual brands,” should guide strategic decisions. Covering the psychological, physical, and virtual places, the authors discuss the impacts on marketing demonstrate this concept with a number of real-world examples. This title is perfect for those of you that are looking at the effects of global companies on local economies.

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Happy Birthday, Girl Scouts!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by kyle

So I’m a little late to the party, but it’s because I was in a sugar coma from inhaling the these boxes of cookies that some adorable little girls sold me. OK, so I haven’t gotten my cookies yet, but I did just find out that my Girl Scout cookies that I purchased from my nieces have arrived [that’s right, twelve boxes – I’m a good and supportive uncle], and just the thought of a Tagalong or a Thin Mint is enough to put me over the edge. [Side note: did you know that there’s a COOKIE FINDER APP?! Genius!]

It turns out that the Girl Scouts of America turned 100 yesterday. If you’re looking to find some information about the ever-population organization, a book on the founder, Juliette Gordon Low, was recently published and available at the Andersen Library. You can find Juliette Gordon Low: The Remarkable Founder of the Girl Scouts in the Browsing Books Collection on the Second Floor [HS3268.2.L68 C67 2012]. You can also search for information in Academic Search Complete – a simple search for “girl scouts” retrieves over six hundred articles from magazines and scholarly journals.

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Obesity Wars talk 3/12

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Barbara

Nutritionist Marion Nestle will talk about “Obesity Wars: The Food Industry vs. Public Health,” on Mon., March 12, at 7 pm in the Irvin L. Young Auditorium. It’s the next Spring 2012 Contemporary Issues Lecture.

Nestle is a professor of sociology in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health at New York University. She is also the author of “What to Eat, food politics: How the food industry influences nutrition” and “Health and safe food: The politics of food safety.”

If you’d like to learn more, Andersen Library can help!

Food Policy coverSearch HALCat (Harold Andersen Library’s catalog) to find titles such as Nestle’s What to eat (3rd-floor Main Collection, RA784 .N46) and Food politics: How the food industry influences nutrition and health (3rd-floor Main Collection, TX360.U6 N47 2007), as well as titles by other authors, such as a Congressional committee Hearing to review the state of obesity in the United States (online) and Appetite for profit: How the food industry undermines our health and how to fight back (3rd-floor Main Collection, TX360 .U6 S56 2006).

Search article databases to find articles including “All foods are habit-forming – What I want to know is which will kill me!” (Addiction, 106(7), 1218-1219, doi:10.1111/j.1360-0443.2011.03417.x).

Please ask a librarian for assistance with finding materials.

Government Printing Office logo

Andersen Library is a federal and Wisconsin depository library with many federal and state government documents on a variety of current and relevant issues available to you in print, microfiche, CD-ROM, and electronically. Come check out your government at Andersen Library!

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Help Children Discover Art!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Rebecca

Imagine a world without color.  Make color a reality for those in need & donate to Color Me Mine.  Join Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) in donating art supplies for Headstart and Studio 84.

Items needed include:

  • Basic Art Supplies
  • Coloring books
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Paint
  • Glue
  • Glitter
  • Construction Paper
Additional drop off location include Walgreens, Sentry, NASCO, UWW Bookstore, Williams Center, and Studio 84.
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StWEA Scholastic Book Sale, March 12-16, 2012!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Rebecca

Student Wisconsin Education Association (StWEA) will again be hosting a Scholastic Book Sale within the Andersen Library.

Book sale will be held daily from 11am – 5pm from Monday, March 12 to Friday, March 16.  Books make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, and everyday!

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 6

Posted on March 6, 2012 by kyle

The Unfinished Revolution

The Unfinished Revolution:
How a New Generation is Reshaping
Family, Work, and Gender in America
by Kathleen Gerson
HQ536 .G47 2010
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

I think that we’re to the point in the semester that everyone is SUPER busy with classes on top of everything else going on in life. As an unattached person, I have the “freedom” from family obligations and cannot imagine additional pressures of another person or persons [that’s a plus, right?]. This week’s featured title discusses how the roles of individuals has become completely discombobulated with additional pressures.

Gerson, a sociology professor from New York University, tackles family and gender roles in today’s society, which have obviously shifted dramatically over time. She utilizes her research with the current generation, in-depth interviews with over one hundred people ages 18-32. The first part of the book addresses the past, the home situations in which they were raised, the stereotypes that accompany discussions about notions of family, as well the not-so-happy breaking points in family life. The second part deals with the future through their eyes, in which the young people diverge on their ideas of what lies ahead for their personal lives. This title serves as an excellent addition in the growing body of literature on work-life balance and gender roles, with plenty of references for further research.

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Global Café Mar 7: Mexico, South Korea

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Barbara

The Center for Global Education’s Spring 2012 Global Café series continues on Wed., Mar. 7th, from 5-6pm with a focus on Mexico and South Korea (location: Andersen Library’s big-screen TV area, near the Food for Thought café). In this series, international, study abroad, and travel study students talk about their home countries or international experiences.

graphic from Center for Global Education web page

Check it out! Andersen Library has resources on cross-cultural communication and travel.

Mexico book coverSearch HALCat, the online catalog, for books or videos, such as Mexico: A quick guide to customs & etiquette (3rd-floor Main Collection, F1209 .M39 2005), Kiss, bow, or shake hands: Latin America: How to do business in 18 Latin American countries (2nd-floor Reference Collection, HF5389.3.L3 M67 2007), and Kiss, bow, or shake hands: Asia: How to do business in 12 Asian countries (2nd-floor Reference Collection, HF5389 .M667 2007). Or, check out the information on these and other countries in Library resources such as the Global Road Warrior! The Ultimate Guide to the World.

Please ask a librarian for assistance with finding materials.

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 28

Posted on February 29, 2012 by kyle

What to Ask the Person in the Mirror

What to Ask the Person in the Mirror:
Critical Questions for Becoming a More
Effective Leader and Reaching Your Potential
by Robert Steven Kaplan
HD57.7 .K3663 2011
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

The post-its up everywhere are talking about how you’re beautiful and you should believe in yourself and that you’re worth it. That’s all well and good [I’m also not being sarcastic either – you’re awesome], but there are other ideas that jump to mind when reflecting on your appearance, like what’s behind your eyes. This week’s featured title discusses the role of introspection in discovering your inner leader.

Kaplan, Harvard Business School professor, contends that successful leaders don’t have all of the right answers, but instead ask all of the right questions. He points to the trials and tribulations that all leaders face, utilizing these seemingly low career spots as the forks in the road for the good and not-so-good executives. Using his experience in the private sector and academia, the author covers the important skills of time management, coaching, delegation, and evaluation, as well as a discussion of reaching your potential as a future leader. While this may seem like a corporate-driven title, its themes are universal to everyone that participated in any sort of organization.

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