New Stuff Tuesday – April 15

Posted on April 15, 2008 by kyle

Campus CEO

Campus CEO:
The Student Entrepreneur’s Guide to Launching a Multimillion-Dollar Business
by Randal Pinkett
HD62.5 .P556 2007
New Book Island, 2nd floor

This week’s featured book should appeal to anyone that wants to make money, and lots of it, by starting their own business. Randal Pinkett, winner of Season 4 of The Apprentice, knows a thing or two about business. To say that he’s well-educated is an understatement, as he holds five academic degrees from prestigious institutions such as MIT and Oxford. He has taken that education and ran – founding multiple successful business ventures, even while he was still in school. Campus CEO focuses on sharing his vast knowledge and experience, all the while inspiring you to realize your potential as a profitable business owner. The book isn’t geared for just business majors – it’s for people with great ideas and the drive to see them through to fruition.

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Drop in! Apr. 16 @10 am

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Barbara

Martha Stephenson, Reference & Instruction Librarian, will host a drop-in session on April 16th at 10am in the BI (instruction) lab–ask at the Reference Desk for directions.

So drop in! Get whatever library-related questions you have answered, such as “How do I cite this?” or “How can I use this database?” This is your chance to find out everything you always wanted to know about the Library, but were afraid (or too busy) to ask.

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BOOK SALE!

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Barbara

Library Book Sale logo

It’s time for the annual Library Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the University Library!

April 14–17, 2008 (Monday – Thursday)
University Library Lobby

Mon. April 14: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (pre-sale for UWW faculty, staff, students & Friends only)

Tues.-Wed., April 15-16: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Thurs., April 17: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm (after that, buy a bag o’books!)

Book Sale books photo

Something for everyone! Hardcovers, paperbacks (mysteries, romances, sci fi, historical fiction), non-fiction, classic textbooks, magazines, and more! Come ‘n’ get ’em while they last!

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United Nations data to go

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Barbara

An earlier blog entry mentioned several United Nations statistical databases…now the UN is trying to make data easier to find! Announcing UNdata, the one-stop search box for several UN statistical databases at once.

UNdata logo

Government Printing Office logo

The University Library is a federal depository with many federal, state, local, and international 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 the University Library!

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 8

Posted on April 9, 2008 by kyle

Pancake Mountain

Pancake Mountain:
Episodes 1-8
DVDs 1-4
Center PN1992.77 .P3 P34
New Book Island, 2nd floor

I know, you’ve been anxiously waiting for New Stuff Tuesday…

When I browse the shelves each week looking for titles to feature, I always take notice of the DVDs. Last week, I saw Pancake Mountain – since it was not shelved with our other popular movies in the PN1997s, I wondered, “What’s that?”

After some investigative research on the interwebs, it turns out that Pancake Mountain is a TV show for children – but it’s not your regular children’s programming. The show originated on public access television in the Washington, DC metro area and has grown in popularity. The show not only appeals to kids, but also to the parents, because of the musical performances by bands like Thievery Corporation, Henry Rollins and the Scissor Sisters, plus many more. If you love big-name alternative bands, then you just might enjoy this show. We have the DVDs here at the Library.

For a quick sample of the experience that is Pancake Mountain, check out the Go! Team performance from show!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q6sd5z2pRo[/youtube]

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FDA has new home page

Posted on April 3, 2008 by Barbara

Food and Drug Administration logo
The Food and Drug Administration has redone its home page, and it looks good! They have made an effort to listen to their users and make the page understandable.

The navigation aids are at the top right: a search box and an a to z list. The top of the page has menus of information divided into the major categories of the FDA’s business: food, drugs, cosmetics, etc. They also have links to the most popular topics, such as Lasik surgery and animal cloning. Beneath the top half of the page are 3 columns:

  • Column 1 (left) has links to reference information (research, regulations and laws, and information about the FDA)
  • Column 2 (center) is all about news and information divided by the intended audience (consumers, industry, medical professionals, government officials)
  • Column 3 (right) is about services (report problems; check recalls, alerts or approvals; get RSS feeds, videos or podcasts)

Check it out! There’s news here we can all use, such as information about the recent recall of Honduran cantaloupes, and recently-issued warnings about certain dietary supplements.

Government Printing Office logo

The University Library is a federal depository with many federal, state, local, and international 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 the University Library!

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Researching Employers

Posted on April 2, 2008 by kyle

Anything you read about careers, interviewing and landing that first job (or any job for that matter) says that you need to prepare, prepare, prepare. Well, what do you have to do to prepare?

If you answered ‘I don’t know’ to that question, then you might consider coming to the Career & Leadership Development presentation entitled Researching Employers this evening at 5 PM in L2211 (BI Lab near the Reference Desk). Laura Morrow, Internship Coordinator, and Kyle Naff, Business Librarian (hey, that’s me!), will be talking about the reasons why you should research employers, not only to find the job, but to land the job, as well as how to go about doing the research yourself.

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Robert Putnam @UWW Apr.7

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Barbara

Robert Putnam will lecture on “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community” on Monday, April 7th, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium.

Bowling Alone cover

Several of his books are available in the University Library, including Bowling alone: the collapse and revival of American community (3rd-floor Main Collection HN65 .P878 2000) and Better together: restoring the American community (3rd-floor Main Collection HN65 .P877 2003). If UWW’s copies are checked out, use the free Universal Borrowing service to request titles from other UW libraries. Requested items arrive in 2-4 weekdays.

Robert D. Putnam is the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a Fellow of the British Academy, and past president of the American Political Science Association. More information about him is available from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 1

Posted on April 1, 2008 by kyle

Meals to Come

Meals to Come:
A History of the Future of Food
by Warren Belasco
TX353 .B455 2006
New Book Island, 2nd floor

As the world population continues to climb towards seven billion people, one has to wonder, “Will we have enough food to feed everyone?” That’s just what Belasco, professor at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, intends to conquer. He begins the book with the chapter ‘The Stakes in Our Steaks’ and continues with the history surrounding the issue of sustaining the world’s population. He then provides three outlooks on the future of eating from different viewpoints. With an enjoyable and informative style of writing, you’re sure to learn a thing or two about the future of meals. Just don’t read it on an empty stomach.

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Advantage Wisconsin: Growing the Research Infrastructure

Posted on March 31, 2008 by kyle

Being a part of the University of Wisconsin has its advantages, such as faculty and students having access to the print collections of the other campus libraries. Yet, our world has changed to one that relies heavily on the Internet and other digital means for the dissemination of information. Having the electronic resources necessary for faculty and students to conduct research is essential to the success of the UW System and the state of Wisconsin.

The UW System Libraries have prepared a video in support of their request for additional funding to expand the electronic collections and research capabilities of the UW System. Our very own Chancellor Telfer appears in the video, offering his support for the proposed funding increase. Please take a minute to watch the video.

Advantage Wisconsin: Growing the Research Infrastructure (.wmv)
UW System Libraries

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