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American Archives Month is intended to raise public awareness about the importance of historic documents and records.  Did you know UWSP has an archives that houses three collections? The Nelis R. Kampenga University Archives houses university records, Portage County Historical Society collections, and is part of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Area Research Center Network collections.  Beer Riot of 1967 Here are some helpful documents to tell you more about what Archives are, do, and how they can help you with your research and personal interests. What is an Archives?  The Value of Archives and History  Tips for Preserving Family Photos Stop by the UWSP Archives and Area Research Center (TNR 110) sometime and see what treasures you will discover!

This week is International Open Access Week , and the UWSP Libraries marks the occasion by raising awareness on the value and practice of open access (OA) publications in academia and how researchers can contribute to the OA movement. International Open Access Week  is organized by the  Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition  (SPARC) and was established in 2008. The purpose is to provide an understanding and opportunity for the academic and research community to continue learning about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share their expertise with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in making Open Access a norm in scholarship and research.   The theme this year is on Climate Justice and encouraging connection and collaboration among experts participating in the open access community to ensure access to critical research related to our climate. The UWSP Libraries provides access to the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ),  a community-cu

  The American Library Association (ALA) celebrates the right to read every year with Banned Books Week held the end of September. Banned Books Week began over 40 years ago to spotlight books that were under attack from attempts to censor them in libraries and schools. Librarians, teachers, booksellers, publishers, readers, and journalists rallied in support of free expression, and upheld the ALA’s Bill of Rights . This year, the School of Humanities and Global Studies , in collaboration with the University Libraries , is highlighting Banned Books with a number of activities and displays throughout the academic year. The theme this year, “ Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us ,” is woven through our educational display located in the lobby of CCC, our reading challenge contest for students, and a panel discussion slated for spring. We invite and encourage students and our campus community to learn about new perspectives and celebrate the freedom to read. Read or re-read your fav

  The UWSP Library will be open for extended reference hours this week to help you with any papers or research help before midterms next week. Thursday, October 20 – 3:00pm-5 :00pm (DUC Concourse table area) Friday, October 21 – 3:00pm-4: 30pm (CCC 104) You can also reach us via text, chat, or phone during these extended hours. In person:  CCC 104 Phone:  715-346-2836 Email:   librefd@uwsp.edu Chat:   www.uwsp.edu/library/chat Text message:  715-602-3542