Catching Dreams

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Shannan Lojeski

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As you all know, Andersen Library likes to get crafty. All throughout the year we facilitate various workshops that encourage students to share their artistic talents while also providing them a space to de-stress – even if just for a short time.

While they’re always fun, Andersen tries to make our craft workshops mean more than just glitter and popsicle sticks.

Last Thursday on September 26th from 5:00-6:30 pm, Andersen Library hosted the Native American Cultural Awareness Association (NACAA) for their Dream Catcher Workshop. Titled “Finding Beauty Within”, the workshop was led by Karen Hartman of the Brothertown Nation. Inspired by her novel “Dream Catcher: The Legend, the Lady, the Woman”, Hartman led 38 students through a brief history on the importance and cultural relevance of the dream catcher to Native Americans. Students were then taught how to make their very own dream catcher which they got to take home!

We all know how important good sleep is which is why each dream catcher was uniquely created by every student to catch their bad dreams and allow the good ones to pass through. Here at Andersen we hope that students enjoyed this workshop and learned something new about a culture that they may not be completely familiar with.

Thank you to the NACAA for sharing their wisdom, Karen Hartman for teaching her beautiful techniques, and to Martha Stephenson for organizing the event.

Sweet dreams Warhawks!

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Welcome the Systems and Equipment Assistant Candidates to Andersen Library!

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Andy KRAMER

Over the next few days, the library will be interviewing candidates for the open Systems & Equipment Assistant (LSA-Advanced). This position provides support for students and staff using library equipment at the Andersen and Lenox Libraries. Other responsibilities also include maintenance of the libraries’ lending technology, and public and staff hardware as well as providing public services in the Access Services Department.  This is an important position and we are excited to have such strong candidates. 

The three finalists are:

  • Nicole Coonen
  • Christopher Perez
  • Andrea Sather

Please greet and welcome our candidates as they will be touring the Andersen Library during their interviews.

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Oct. 1: International Day of Older Persons

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Barbara

In 1990 the United Nations designated October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons to educate the public, raise awareness, and celebrate the older segment of the population. The portion of the population that is over 60 is growing fast, and it is expected to grow by 46% between 207 and 2030. As the UN’s webpage for this day says, this may be “one of the most significant social transformations of the 21st century.”

As university students prepare themselves for future careers, this trend may be something to consider. The U.S. Census Bureau projects that by 2030 1 in 5 people in the United States will be at least 65 years old. That’s a lot of people consuming goods and services, and affecting our economy, health care system, politics, workforce, educational system, and more.

book coverWould you like to learn more? UW-Whitewater’s Libraries may be able to help, with books such as 101+ careers in gerontology (3rd-floor Main Collection, HQ1064.U5 G66 2015), Quality in ageing and older adults: Promoting excellence in services through research, policy and practice : Older people as voters, citizens and changemakers (online via ProQuest Ebook Central) and many articles including “Why older workers work beyond the retirement age: A qualitative study” (BMC Public Health, 2017, vol.17:no.1, pp.1-9), “A social work perspective on how ageist language, discourses and understandings negatively frame older people and why taking a critical social work stance is essential” (British Journal of Social Work, 2017, vol.47:no.7, pp.2068-2085), “Multidimensional comparison of countries’ adaptation to societal aging” (Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 2018, vol.115:no.37, pp.9169-9174), “Retaining an ageing workforce: The effects of high‐performance work systems and flexible work programmes” (Human Resource Management Journal, 2018, vol.28:no.4, pp.585-604). and “Attitudes toward aging: Using drawing as a teaching tool to prepare undergraduate students to work in an aging world (College Student Journal, 2019, vol.53:no.2, pp.216-228).

For assistance with finding additional resources, such as articles or books, please ask a librarian (visit or contact staff at the Reference Desk, email, chat, or make an appointment).

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Book Sale October 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Martha

The first day of Halloween has arrived! Come on over to the Andersen Library to see what the library has for sale this month. Each book on the carts has spooooky black letters on ghostly pale pages. Some have illustrations (grim or otherwise). Lots for you to peruse and potentially buy for $1. The monthly 25¢ treat sale starts on the 25th day of the month and runs through the 31st. Don’t delay too long, as your perfect book could be sold before you get here, which would be very sad. 🙁

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Books this month have the subjects of religion, philosophy, psychology, politics, law, mathematics, and statistics. There are a few literature titles thrown in as well. First person to find Pulitzer Prize winning Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout wins the day! If you do not find it there, you can always borrow our copy from the Great Minds Collection or use UW Request in Research@UWW to borrow the book or the HBO Miniseries from one of our sister campuses. Good luck!

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 1, 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Martha
Whiskey Words & a Shovel Book Cover

whiskey words & a shovel
by Author r. h. Sin
New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor
PS3619.I56674 W5 2016

This well-received book of poetry is the first in a trilogy. The Andersen Library owns all three books in the Main Collection under the same call number shown here. Borrow them and get cozy with r.h. Sin.

This first volume was originally self-published in 2015, but was picked up by Andrews McMeel Publishing and updated the next year. The publisher states, this book “is about reclaiming your power on the path to a healthy relationship. It is a testament to choosing to love yourself, even if it means heartbreak.” All the poems are dedicated to Sin’s muse, and now wife, Samantha King Holmes.

Primarily short, perhaps a result of frequently writing and posting tweets, Sins’ poetry is visceral and emotional. It packs a definite punch. If you love his words and want to see what he’s doing now, check out his latest posts on social media. Should you wish to wear his words, he has had them emblazoned on clothing.

Want to read more about r.h. Sin? Check out The Life of an Instagram Poet in the online New Yorker.

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Just What The Doctor Ordered

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Shannan Lojeski

Flu season is on its way, but do you know what else is? This semester’s Career Fair on October 2nd.

Don’t worry you don’t have to get any shots or anything to prepare for the Career Fair, but what you should do is get your resumé checked out before you show it to potential employers. That’s exactly what over 55 students did this past week here in Andersen Library at the Resume Doctor event facilitated by Career Leadership & Development (CLD).

September 24th through the 26th (from 12-4pm) students were able to walk right in and get their resumés and portfolios looked over by the CLD experts. The best part is that these extensive “check-ups” were free of charge!

Did you miss your appointment with the Resume Doctor? You can always make an appointment with a staff member at the Career and Leadership Development office to get your resumé reviewed.

To make an appointment just call (262)-472-1471 or visit UC 146.

Keep your resumés healthy Warhawks.  

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Shannan Lojeski

From September 15 to October 15, the United States celebrates and honors National Hispanic Heritage Month. For an entire month institutions like the Library of Congress pay tribute to the generations of history, culture, and contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our nation. What used to be only a week-long celebration in 1968 under administration of President Lyndon Johnson evolved and expanded into a month long honoring of Hispanic heritage twenty years later under President Ronald Reagan.

So how is Andersen Library celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month? Well, what better way is there to celebrate than with books?

All month long, Andersen encourages you to check out our Spanish children’s book collection that has over 180 Spanish books – and that’s just in the Curriculum Collections on the 2nd floor!

A large number of these books are used by students here at UW-W in the college of education and professional studies, more specifically for English as a Second Language (ESL) and Bilingual Education courses. Just because students use them for class doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them too!

By checking out Andersen’s Spanish collection, not only are you taking part in Hispanic Heritage Month but, like us, you recognize that Whitewater is a linguistically diverse community.

¡Muchas gracias!

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New Stuff Tuesday — Sept. 17, 2019

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Naomi Schemm
Ask a manager book cover

Ask a Manager: How to navigate clueless colleagues, lunch-stealing bosses, and the rest of your life at work

By Alison Green

New Arrivals Island, 2nd Floor  

HF5548.8 .G7185 2018

So many commenters and reviewers (of both this book and the author’s long-running advice blog of the same name) have said “This is the guide I wish I had when I entered the work world!” Thus, I had to feature it and give it a plug for our students!

I admit to being a longtime reader of the blog, initially when I was first out of grad school and in a long and frustrating job hunt; and still now at times for its solid, no-nonsense guidance in navigating all sorts of sticky situations at work. I’ve not yet been in the position of managing others, but if I ever am, I think I will credit her blog for most of my practical management knowledge. Plus, it often inspires moments of eternal gratitude that I don’t work with any of the manipulative/micromanaging/inept/conflict-averse bosses or wacky/intrusive/insensitive/cruel colleagues that sometimes fill Green’s blog posts! (look out for the employee who’s putting magic spells on the coworkers she doesn’t like…)

Even if you’re not a regular blog reader, though, this book is great to page through and pick out a few apt scenarios to help you out when you’re facing a big interview, or paralyzed at the thought of writing a cover letter, or doubting whether and how you can negotiate for a raise. The chapters are organized into categories:

  • Conversations with your boss
  • Conversations with your colleagues
  • Conversations when you’re the boss
  • Conversations with your job interviewer

which make it easy to jump to the section most applicable to you at this time. In each section, generous use of numbered questions or scenarios, with second-person pronouns, make it easy to page through and identify any similar problems you might have. Green’s chatty tone and occasional first-person pronouns makes it easy to feel as if you’re just asking for advice from your closest workplace mentor.

Highly recommended!

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Remembering Togetherness

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Shannan Lojeski

As the fall semester begins, the previously empty sidewalks of Wyman Mall filled up fast as student organizations, university departments, and curious students bustled from booth to booth at the 2019 Student Involvement Fair.

Did you see Andersen Library staff there? Did you stop by and grab some Andersen swag?  

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday September 11th, Paul Waelchli (Library Director) and Andy Kramer (Head of Access Services) eagerly greeted students and shared information about the many services the University Library has to offer. Along with great tidbits on all things Andersen, students walked away with some pretty sweet swag. By stopping at the Andersen booth, studens had an arrangement of souvenirs to pick from including free Frisbees, sunglasses, t-shirts, and water bottles.

Even though the conversations on Wyman Mall were loud and the sidewalks seemed busy, the significance and importance of this past Wednesday was not forgotten. While it might seem coincidental, this year’s Student Involvement Fair didn’t just bring free stuff but carried a special weight and opportunity to come together as a campus as we remembered the day our country changed forever.

Wednesday, September 11th reminded UW-W of the importance of togetherness and the unity that can come through tragedy. As we honored the sacrifices made and the devastation that came from that specific day in history, this year’s fall Involvement Fair reminded students that together we are stronger.

Thank you to all the Warhawks who participated in this semester’s fair and the UW-W Student Involvement Office for making it all happen.

Being involved isn’t an individual act. Involvement requires coming together and coming together makes us stronger.

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Overdose Prevention Narcan (Naloxone) Training

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Barbara

The Irvin L Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library at 431 W Center St, will host an Overdose Prevention Narcan (Naloxone) Training on Mon., Sept. 16, from 6-7 p.m.

Here is the library’s description of the event:

Come learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to take home a Narcan (Naloxone) kit. You could be someone’s lifesaver!

Doors open at 5:30, there will be additional information and resources available that you can browse and take.

We will also have our Hidden in Plain Sight drug awareness display available for viewing before and after the training.

Free to the public.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Narcan Training: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

You can learn more with resources such as the National Institute on Drug Abuse web page Naloxone for Opioid Overdose: Life-Saving Science and the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Naloxone and Opioid Overdose. For assistance with finding additional resources, such as articles or books, please ask a librarian (visit or contact staff at the Reference Desk, email, chat, or make an appointment).

Andersen Library is a federal depository library with federal government documents on a variety of current and relevant issues available to you in various formats (print, DVD/CD-ROM, online). Check out your government at Andersen Library!

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