UWSP Libraries

Need access to library resources from the comfort of your dorm or home? No worries, we've got you covered with everything from journals and databases to ebooks and streaming videos! Simply head over to our library’s homepage https:/www.uwsp.edu/library and log in with your university credentials. Did you know you can also access some of our resources directly from Google Scholar? It's super easy—just follow these directions . If you find yourself stuck with research or need a helping hand with a citation, our friendly Reference Librarians are here for you! Reach out for virtual assistance or in person (CCC 104) via: 👉 Online chat: www.uwsp.edu/library/chat 📱 Text: 715-602-3542 📧 Email: librefd@uwsp.edu 💬 Personal Research Consultation

LIBRARY BOOKS Please check your library account before leaving campus. If you want to bring library items home with you, plan ahead and know how you will return them on time. Your library d ue dates will not be extended  through the end of the semester, or winter break. You are responsible for returning your items on time, and for any fees you may incur. Items can be returned on campus or by mail. For information on how to return or ship your library items, check out this page  https://www.uwsp.edu/library/Pages/returning-items.aspx You can also email the library with questions at  library.circulation@uwsp.edu  or call us at  715-346-2540 . Does your item have a  PINK TAG   on the cover? It’s and Interlibrary Loan! These items have special rules regarding due dates and renewals. Check your Interlibrary Loan account to see your checked-out items and due dates. Email  interlibrary.loan@uwsp.edu  if you have questions or would like to request a renewal. LIBRARY HOURS The UWSP libraries in

  The UWSP Libraries is kicking off its new weekly Virtual Storytime series. We are excited to have our campus faculty and staff read portions of their favorite books. Tonight, Elizabeth Felt of the English Department, will read "Owl Moon" by Jane Yolen. A perfect story to cozy up with on a chilly fall night.  To listen to our series, you can follow us on Instagram at uwsplibrary or check out our YouTube channel and listen here   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjl3Eq2HU1c   Stay tuned for more in the upcoming weeks!

This week, the UWSP Libraries celebrates Open Access Week, and the theme this year is “Open with Purpose: Taking Action to Build Structural Equity and Inclusion.” Open Access Week is a time for libraries to coordinate in taking action to make openness the default for research and to ensure that equity is at the center of this work. The COVID-19 pandemic also highlighted the increased dependency on electronic resources and the importance of open access to information. The UWSP Libraries highlights this week by illustrating how open resources and repositories transform the way research is conducted in an equitable and inclusive way.   Featured Resource: MINDS@UW is an institutional repository that collects, preserves, and shares scholarly material created in the University of Wisconsin System. The UWSP Librarians are happy to help you deposit your research in MINDS@UW. Social Media Features : Check out our social media pages this week featuring six theses from UWSP graduate

  Since it was founded in 1982, Banned Books Week has helped people recognize and navigate censorship, and the battle for free expression is unending. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is a Dead End.” The American Library Association condemns censorship and works to ensure free access to information. Every year, the Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF) compiles a list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books in order to inform the public about censorship in libraries and schools. The lists are based on information from media stories and voluntary reports sent to OIF from communities across the U.S. The Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 377 challenges to library, school, and university materials and services in 2019.   Of the 566 books that were targeted, here are the most challenged:  George by Alex Gino Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss Sex is a Funny Word by Cory Silverberg Prince & Knight by Daniel Haack

  WELCOME BACK STUDENTS AND CAMPUS COMMUNITY! Dear Students and Campus Community, The UWSP Libraries welcomes you to the new fall semester. After months of preparation on campus and in the Libraries, we look forward to working with you, although things will be different this year. With some work being done remotely and some in person, the Libraries Staff is here to help you with your research needs and questions you may have as a new or returning student.  While the way we connect, learn, and live has changed, the UWSP Libraries remains  committed to our mission: The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university's goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global environme

Borrowing of Physical Materials from Other Libraries Resumes July 20th! UW Resource Sharing (formerly known as Universal Borrowing or “UB”) and interlibrary loan of physical materials outside of the UW System will resume on Monday, July 20 th .  Here’s what you need to know: You can resume placing UW Resource Sharing Requests via Search@UW on Monday, July 20 th You can resume placing requests for items not found within UW System via Interlibrary Loan on Monday, July 20 th Expect delivery to take longer! Please be patient as we expect delays due to staffing shortages and mandatory quarantining of materials. It is estimated that a typical request will take at least 9 business days to arrive.  We will not be able to fill all requests. Item availability is dependent on other libraries’ ability to access their collections and many still do not have access to their physical collections. You will be notified if we are unable

Teaching Race:  How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism By Stephen D. Brookfield Call Number:  An ebook that requires a UWSP login (click on the title or the book cover to access the book) Book Review from Adult Learning Publisher Description :   A real-world how-to manual for talking about race in the classroom Educators and activists frequently call for the need to address the lingering presence of racism in higher education. Yet few books offer specific suggestions and advice on how to introduce race to students who believe we live in a post-racial world where racism is no longer a real issue.  In Teaching Race the authors offer practical tools and techniques for teaching and discussing racial issues at predominately White institutions of higher education. As current events highlight the dynamics surrounding race and racism on campus and the world beyond, this book provides teachers with essential training to facilitate productive discussion and raise racial

University College and the UWSP Libraries are actively working to restore building access in a safe and responsible manner. Planning is being guided by the UWSP Pivot Point: Guide to Returning to Campus and other sources. During this time we will continue to emphasize the use of our online services and resources . Albertson Hall & University Library We are working with Facilities Services to prepare Albertson Hall to safely reopen on August 10, 2020 . Precautionary measures that follow campus standards will be in place: Face coverings are required of all employees and visitors Group study rooms and meeting rooms are unavailable Social distancing and good hygiene practices are expected Marked entrances and stairwells encourage one-way traffic flow and minimize interactions Physical furnishings reduced to encourage social distancing Sanitizing stations distributed across the building to allow users to clean spaces before and after use The building remains closed to t

For campus faculty and staff, Back in April, we sent a notification about the increased cost of our Kanopy film streaming service. The Libraries will move to a mediated access model which will require approval for new licensing requests. Open access to films ends this semester.  This is just a reminder that Kanopy will move to a mediated process for accessing films as of   Friday, May 15.  If you plan to use any Kanopy films during interim or summer, please send your request to this email address . Thank you for your attention to this resource!

We still have you covered during final exam week with some virtual options! May 11 - 14 Click Here for Virtual Exam Cram! https://libraryguides.uwsp.edu/examcram TLC is offering "De-Stress Yoga" sessions with Lara Olsen (Live and Recorded). TLC Writing Lab is also accepting final paper through midnight on Monday, May 11, for review and return in 24 hours. Career Services is offering virtual career hours to chat about resumes, interviews, job and internship options!  The Libraries is offering "virtual fortunes!" Click on the tab and you will see the fortune generator University College Staff offers pictures of their PETS as "therapy and stress relief" help for those who love animals. GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR FINALS!

Celebrate Children's Book Week by reading a classic from the library's ebook collection The Call of the Wild By Jack London Publisher's Description :   Buck is a big dog living a comfortable life in California. When gold is discovered in Canada, he is stolen from his home, taken up to the Klondike region, and forced to pull dog sleds. As time passes, Buck discovers the instincts of his ancestors and learns how to survive in the wild, endure freezing conditions, and deal with cruel men and dogs. Finally, Buck finds a kind master, but in the end, the call of the wild may be too strong. 

This week we celebrate Children’s Book Week. Children’s Book Week is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. This year’s theme is Read. Dream. Share. The UWSP Libraries has a great collection of children’s literature. While the physical collection is not available right now, we have a number of online resources you can find on this library guide. Look through the tabs on the guide for websites and other e-resources. Here are other virtual ways to celebrate at home. Check out these 3-5 minute videos from feature well-known and popular children’s book authors and illustrators speaking about their favorite character creations, including Roxie Munro, Jackie Azúa Kramer, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, and Selene Castrovilla Here’s a reading challenge for you. See if you can check these all off by the end of the week In the mood to color? Here are illustrations from children’s book artists for you to print off and create your own! Here’s another ac

Poem in Your Pocket Day  was initiated in April 2002 by the Office of the Mayor in New York City, in partnership with the city's Departments of Cultural Affairs and Education. In 2008, the Academy of American Poets took the initiative to all fifty United States, encouraging individuals around the country to participate. The UWSP Libraries has been celebrating this day for several years with local community organizations, Portage County Literacy Council, Portage County Public Library, CREATE Portage County, and THE STORE.  We will miss distributing poems on campus today, and throughout the community. However, there are virtual ways to celebrate the day.  Select a  poem   and share it on social media using the hashtag # pocket poem.  Share one of the audio or video poems on the  UWSP Libraries' Guide   Print a   poem   from the  Poem   in   Your   Pocket   Day  PDF  and draw an image from the   poem   in   the white space, or use the   in structions on pages 59-60 of

As we celebrate National Library Week’s, “The Library at Your Place,” we wanted to feature librarians Renee Wallin (UWSP Wausau campus) and  Laurie  Petrie  (UWSP Marshfield campus), our branch campus librarians who do amazing work and are actively committed to enriching the lives of their campus communities.  We highlight the work they do in this short interview and the contributions they make to their students, faculty, and staff in supporting them during these challenging times. UWSP Marshfield Library - Therapy Dogs from Previous Semester How many library staff do you have? WAUSAU ( Renee ) – I serve as the academic librarian and Maxine Beam serves as the library services assistant and accommodations proctor.  We also typically employ 5-6 student workers a semester. I’ve been the librarian on the Wausau campus for 11.5 years, and Max has had several positions on campus for the past decade, but was permanently hired in the Library a year and a half ago. MAR