UWSP Libraries

The University Library will participate in UWSP Family Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Albertson Hall east entrance, 900 Reserve St. The Library, Museum of Natural History, and Tutoring-Learning Center will provide information, exhibits, tours, demos, pink lemonade and cookies. For more information about Family Day, visit www.uwsp.edu/familyday

Evicted:  poverty and profit in the American city By Matthew Desmond Call Number:  HD 7287.96.U6 D47 2016 Publisher's Description : From Harvard sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” Matthew Desmond, a landmark work of scholarship and reportage that will forever change the way we look at poverty in America   In this brilliant, heartbreaking book, Matthew Desmond takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the $20 a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of debt. Vanetta participates in a botched stickup after her hours are cut. All are spending almost everything they have on rent, and all have fallen behind. The fates of these families are in the hands of two landlords: Sherren...

Banned Books Week is a national celebration of free and open access to information, and the freedom to seek and express ideas — even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. Why are books challenged? Most challenges to books are made by parents. They are challenged based on religious grounds, offensive language, sexual grounds, and political grounds.  Banned books range from the latest bestsellers to classics, and nonfiction biographies to children's books.  Check out our display in the Library Lobby of some of the titles that were challenged in 2015, and take one of this year's Banned Books Week bookmark.  According to the American Library Association, more than 11,000 books have been challenged since 1982, most often for being sexually explicit or containing offensive language. Other resources you might be interested in: UWSP University Library Research Guide on Banned Books ALA Banned Books Week - Celebrating the Freedom to Read

The University Library and the Tutoring-Learning Center's Technology Tutoring program are teaming up to offer 3D printing services to students during evening hours. This fall semester the TLC Tech Tutors will be available to help with 3D printing: Mondays & Wednesdays - 6-8 pm (Room 319 - IMC area of Library) During these times, the Tech Tutors will also be available to assist students with D2L, Outlook, Excel, Photoshop, EndNote and a number of other computer applications. Visit their page to learn more . The Library now has two 3D printers available for students. The printers have been used by students to print items ranging from fun things (figurines, chess sets), to practical things (phone cases, fishing reels), and to course related materials (modular design, 3D campus map).  The possibilities are endless! Learn more about the 3D printers here .

Hey Whipple, Squeeze This:  The Classic Guide to Creating Great Ads (5th Ed) By Luke Sullivan, with Edward Boches Call Number:   HF 5825 .S88 2016 Publisher's Description :   The classic guide to creating great advertising now covers all media: Digital, Social, and Traditional Hey Whipple, Squeeze This  has helped generations of young creatives make their mark in the field. From starting out and getting work, to building successful campaigns, you gain a real-world perspective on what it means to be great in a fast-moving, sometimes harsh industry. You'll learn how to tell brand stories and create brand experiences online and in traditional media outlets, and you'll learn more about the value of authenticity, simplicity, storytelling, and conflict. Advertising is in the midst of  a massive upheaval, and while creativity is still king, it's not nearly enough. This book is an essential resource for advertising professionals who need up-to-date digital...