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John Anderson Community Spirit Award

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  🎉 Attention UWSP Undergrads! 🎉 💰 Earn $500 for Your Research and Creativity! 💰 The   University Libraries  proudly presents the annual John Anderson Community Spirit Award! Are you an undergraduate student who showcases innovation in your information research process? Whether it's through a writing piece or creative work, we want you to apply!  📝 Apply for a chance to win this $500 award! 🔗 Application and more info: available here   📅 Deadline: April 8th, 2024 (11:45 p.m.) Questions? Contact Nerissa Nelson for more details Let your creativity and research skills shine for this great opportunity! Good luck, Pointers! 🌟

Open Access Workshop 3/28/2024

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Please join us for an open access workshop for those faculty/staff who are interested in publishing their research in an open access forum but are unsure how to get started. You will learn what open access publishing is, its benefits for researchers, and practical tips on how to publish in open access journals or repositories. DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024 TIME : 4:00 p.m. AUDIENCE: UWSP Faculty & Staff LOCATION : CCC 307 (for those unable to attend in person a Zoom option is available. Please email librefd@uwsp.edu for the link to register) This session will be led by librarians Jennifer Huffman and Troy Espe, who will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you there, and please forward this to interested colleagues.

Test Preparation Materials

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The UWSP Libraries offers test preparation materials for some of the more widely-known standardized tests, such as the GRE. Official test preparation materials are typically published by the testing companies.  The following guide provides information on the GRE and what resources and additional materials are available to you. To find other test preparation materials at the UWSP Libraries , you can search for the name of the test you plan to take in addition to a keyword such as " examination" or " study guide ." UWSP Testing Services administers nationally standardized academic and employment tests, college placement tests for the whole UW system, and other formal evaluations. This office serves both UWSP students and members of the community who may need to take a structured test in a secure environment. Ask the reference librarian if you need additional help.

Celebrate Women's History Month

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March is Women's History Month, and the theme this year is " Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion"  The  National Women's History Alliance  spearheaded the movement, and throughout this year, t he theme recognizes women throughout the country who understand that, for a positive future, we need to eliminate bias and discrimination entirely from our lives and institutions. The  University Libraries  celebrates Women's History Month through our displays and collections. Check out our collections and streaming videos through our library homepage. A display of titles highlighting this year's theme is in CCC 130. These books are available for check out. 

Celebrating Black History Month: Exploring African Americans in the Arts

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As we embark on the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month focusing on the theme, “African Americans in the Arts.” The UWSP Main Campus Library presents a display (CCC 130) featuring a variety of artists and performers from children’s books to fiction and memoirs. In addition to our display, we invite you to dive into our extensive e-resources that offer a dynamic and interactive exploration of African Americans in the arts. You can find selected resources on our research guide , and a highlight this month is Bullfrog Films featuring films for Black History Month (available through our Docuseek Film Collection ) Whether you engage with our display or explore our e-resources (or both), let this month be a reminder of the profound impact African Americans have had and continue to have on the arts.

Meet Matt Sonnenberg, Information Systems Librarian

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Name: Matt Sonnenberg Hometown: Nekoosa, WI Education: BS History & Broadfield Social Science, UWSP,  2009. MLIS, UW-Milwaukee, 2013. Position: Information Systems Librarian What is your previous library experience?   My first job in the library field was as a part-time library director for a small public library in Vesper, Wisconsin in 2009. While I was not specifically looking for a job in libraries then, the position was open, and it beat working overnight security shifts. Shortly into the job, I discovered I liked library work and wanted to pursue a career in libraries. In 2010, I was hired at the Portage County Public Library which diversified my experience by working in a larger library setting. Soon after, I decided to enroll at UW-Milwaukee and began my MLIS degree. In 2014, I was hired here at UWSP libraries as the Instructional Materials Center (IMC) Assistant. In that role, I gained more experience working with various system-related aspects of lib

Browse New Purchases

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Keep informed about our latest acquisitions by exploring our guide featuring new additions, including print books, ebooks, and media. Is there a particular resource you wish the library had? Reach out to us with the citation information, and we'll check if it's possible to add it to our collection. Your input helps shape our library to better serve your needs!