May 29: Wisconsin enters the Union

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Barbara

Celebrate May 29th! On this day in 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state. Did you know that the people voted against statehood four times? And then it took a while to agree on a constitution. Read more about “The State Constitutions of 1846 and 1848” (part of of the Wisconsin Historical Society’s (WHS) online “Turning points in Wisconsin history”).

If you’d like to learn more about our great state and its history, Andersen Library can help! Search Research@UWW to find books such as the classic single-volume history Wisconsin: A history (3rd-floor Main Collection, F581 .N47 1989), The Indians in Wisconsin’s history (3rd-floor Main Collection, E78 .W8 D6), Wisconsin in the Civil War: The home front and the battle front, 1861-1865 (3rd-floor Main OVERSIZE Collection, E537.9 .K54 1997) or the many books on more specific topics such as specific immigrant groups in Wisconsin’s history, e.g., Germans in Wisconsin (3rd-floor Main Collection, F590.G3 Z44 2000), Norwegians in Wisconsin (3rd-floor Main Collection, F590.S2 F36 2001), and Finns in Wisconsin (3rd-floor Main Collection, F590 .F5 K5). The 2nd-floor Wisconsin Documents collection holds treasures such as the Chronicles of Wisconsin series at Wis HIS 3:C 4, which includes titles such as Wisconsin defies the fugitive slave law: The case of Sherman M. Booth, Wisconsin agriculture: The rise of the dairy cow, The British leave Wisconsin: The War of 1812, and Wisconsin grows to statehood: Immigration and internal improvements. Or, browse articles in WHS’s Wisconsin magazine of history (in print in Andersen Library’s 1st-floor Periodicals Collection, or online).

If you’d like assistance with finding additional materials, please ask a librarian.

FDLP logo Andersen Library is a federal and Wisconsin depository library with federal and state 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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New Stuff Tuesday – May 26, 2015

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Ellen Latorraca

Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics

Circus Maximus:
The Economic Gamble Behind Hosting the Olympics and the World Cup
by Andrew Zimbalist
GV721 .Z56 2015
New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor

With Rio gearing up to host the 2016 Olympic Games to the accompanying hue and cry rather than cheers of many of the city residents, this timely title provides an economist’s interpretation of the potential impact of hosting the games.

Author Andrew Zimbalist studies the effect of the Olympics and other sports mega-events on such urban economies. In this work, he argues that while shorter term impacts on tourism industry and construction are heavy considerations, these rarely offset the long-term effects on economy and culture for the majority of residents. He outlines the factors that detract from sound decision-making on the side of the bidding cites as well as on the side of the commissions that award the events.

The title holds more than a bit of irony; Rome’s Circus Maximus served many noble – and ignoble – purposes for over six centuries. Zimbalist shows little evidence which offers hope that the venues constructed for games in places such as Barcelona, London, Rio-Brazil and Sochi will provide such enduring value to the public.

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Andersen Library Memorial Day, Summer Hours

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Barbara

Andersen Library is closed for the Memorial Day weekend (Sat.-Mon., May 23-25).
clip art of sunSummer Session hours begin Tues., May 26:

M-TH: 7:30am – 9pm
F: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Sat: CLOSED
Sun.: Noon – 8pm*

*EXCEPTION: Closed Sun., July 4th

Remember that even when the Library is closed or you are traveling, you can:

  • Search article databases …just login when prompted with your campus Net-ID (same as for your campus email or D2L),
  • Search Andersen Library’s holdings of Books, Media, and more, and use links to the titles that are online,
  • Renew your checked-out books, DVDs, etc., online (once) through My Account online,
  • Consult online guides for assistance, including citation guides for APA, MLA, and Turabian format, and class assignment guides, and
  • Ask a librarian for help using email or chat, or phone us at the Reference Desk (262-472-1032) during summer session Reference Desk hours (Mon-Tues 9am-9pm, Wed-Thurs 9am-5pm + 5-9pm on Ask a Librarian chat, and Fri 9am-4:30pm when the Library is open).
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My Account, E-shelf, UW Request ready to use

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Barbara

All UW System libraries, including Andersen Library, have completed the migration from one library management system to another. These systems are used to perform tasks related to circulation, cataloging, resource sharing among the UW campus libraries, etc.

“My Account” now displays all of your checkouts and due dates, including any new activity, and you can renew materials online too. If you have borrowed materials from other UWs, you will see the lending campuses listed on the left side (in grey). Click on each campus to see what you have checked out from there and when it is due.

New requests for books or DVDs at other UW campus libraries may be done using the free UW Request (search all UW campus libraries and make requests) function within Research@UWW. You must be signed in with your UWW Net-ID. All requested materials will arrive at Andersen Library in 2-5 weekdays, and you will receive an email when items are available at the Circulation Desk. You no longer need to select a lending library! That will happen ‘behind the curtain.’ If you live near another campus (e.g., Rock County) and want to see materials available there, go to our “Other Libraries” web page and select that campus (select UW-Colleges for any 2-year campus). Then search the portion of Search@UW that is books, media and more at that campus. For two-year campuses, you search all of them together and then, while displaying the results of a search, scroll down to “Library” on the left to filter results by campus.

In addition, the e-shelf in Research@UWW is usable again. So you can mark search results to put them on your online shelf, save queries, etc.

Please bear with us! We’ll all be learning to navigate the new and improved system and Research@UWW together.

Questions? Please ask a librarian via email or chat, or contact the appropriate department:

  • Borrowing/returning Andersen Library materials: Circulation 262.472.5511
  • Borrowing from other libraries: 262.472.5524 or 262.472.5673
  • Other questions: Reference 262.472.1032

Screenshot of My Account:
Screenshot of My Account

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 19, 2015

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Carol

The Sea and Civilization

The Sea & Civilization:
A Maritime History of the World
by Lincoln Paine
CB465 .P34 2013
New Arrivals, 2nd floor

Since water makes up more than two-thirds of the Earth’s surface, it makes sense that the sea looms large in human history. Maritime historian, Lincoln Paine, peers deep into the watery past to document humans’ interactions with the sea — for hunting, fishing, migration and conquest — and shows how those endeavors shaped their world. His investigation begins with ancient societies across the globe and extends through the Twentieth Century and contemporary military, trade and fishing issues.

Whether you’re a land-locked Midwesterner or a coastie, this book will open a fascinating window for you on how water has shaped our world.

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Book Sale

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Martha

For the remainder of the month we will be selling off our “second chance” books and less-than-beautiful, yet totally functional, binders at the bargain basement price of $.25 each or $1 per bag.

I hope your semester ends well and your summer is grand.

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 12, 2015

Posted on May 12, 2015 by James Castrillo

Introduction to Intercollegiate Athletics

The New Black:
What Has Changed and What Has Not
Edited by Kenneth W. Mack & Guy-Uriel E. Charles
New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor

Mack and Charles book is a collection of essays on race in the twenty-first century compiled by various authors. Many of the issues discussed in this volume are centered around the shift in racial consciousness in the United States since Barack Obama was voted President of the United States. At the core of the book is a reflection on evolving civil rights issues in modern times covering topics like immigration, police violence, and the role of the Federal Government. This works prevents unique ideas that both critical and thought provoking. It is much recommended for anyone wanting to reflect on the current status of race in America.

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Exam Inspiration: Pomp and Circumstance

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Barbara

Whether you graduate this semester or not, graduation is the goal, right? Well, OK, that and getting a job, of course. Inspire yourself by listening to Pomp and Circumstance!

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Why is this piece used at so many graduation ceremonies anyway?! National Public Radio posted “‘Pomp and Circumstance’ Familiar Standard Marches Ahead of Competitors” with an explanation and links to related information.

And to all of those who graduate this Saturday, May 16th: Congratulations and good luck!

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Friday Fun: Jokes, Humor, Comedy

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Barbara

Feeling a bit stressed? Maybe a little laughter could take the edge off! According to the documentary Laughology (2nd-floor DVDs, Academic, BF575.L3 L28 2010), laughing is a great way to reduce stress. And it’s good for your heart (see “Laughter is Good for Your Heart, According to a New UMMC Study“)!

Andersen Library can help! Search the Books, Media and More section of Research@UWW and find

    cover of Napalm and Silly Putty book

  • book titles such as The World’s best jokes (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN6153 .C6 1936a), The Oxford dictionary of humorous quotations (2nd-floor Reference Collection, PN6084.H8 O94 2001), Tales to tickle your funny bone: Humorous tales from around the world (online), “You-know” stories (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN6014 .B4 2009), Dave Barry in cyberspace (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN6231.E4 B27 1996), The 50 funniest American writers: An anthology of humor from Mark Twain to the Onion (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN6165 .F55 2011), Humor me: An anthology of funny contemporary writing (plus some great old stuff too) (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN6162 .H755 2010), Napalm & silly putty by George Carlin (3rd-floor Main Collection, PN6162 .C276 2001), and lots more.
  • a recorded stand-up routine: Kevin Hart: Let me explain (2nd-floor Browsing DVDs, feature films, at “call number” Kev), and
  • comedy films and TV shows that can be watched, such as Monty Python’s Life of Brian, Foul play, Anger management, In living color, Parks and recreation, British comedy The IT crowd, and many others (alphabetical by title in 2nd-floor Browsing DVDs).

Yep, who knew Andersen Library could be such a fun(ny) place? And good for your health, too.

If you’d like assistance with finding materials, please ask a librarian.

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