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This year’s theme, “Ready, Set, Library,” resonates with the UWSP Libraries’ mission as a dynamic hub of learning and scholarship that supports opportunities for intellectual exploration and personal growth.   Sponsored by the American Library Association, National Library Week was first celebrated in 1958 and is now observed each April by libraries of all types across the country.       In addition to exploring our collections and enjoying the vast array of services the Libraries provides, you can h elp us celebrate  National Library Week  by feeding  Very Hungry College Students .    Bring your items to donate to the Library Circulation area in  Collins Classroom Center 130  during our regular  hours   April 7-13, 2024 . Here are national days of note during National Library Week:     Monday, April 8 :   Right to Read Day   is a national day of action in support of the right to read. The State of America’s Libraries Report is released, including the Top Ten Most Challenged

  April is “everything” month as we fondly call it in the Library. It's a month packed with various celebrations and events,  including National Poetry Month, National Jazz Month, National Library Week, Earth Day, and many more awareness and appreciation days. Here’s what we have in store for you: National Library Week (April 7-13): Help us fill the shelves of our campus food pantry by participating in our collaboration with The Cupboard. Drop off non-perishable food items at our Circulation Area (CCC 130) during this week. John Anderson Community Spirit Award Calling all UWSP undergraduates! Apply for our $500 award showcasing innovation in your research process, whether through a writing piece or creative work. Deadline for applications is April 8th. Find out more here National Poetry Month – Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day (April 18): Thanks to a generous grant from WiLS Ideas to Action, we're celebrating Poem-In-Your-Pocket Day with our community partners throughout C

  🎉 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! 🌟

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.

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.

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.