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Kanopy Streaming Service - Changes

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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!

Virtual Exam Cram - Spring 2020!

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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!

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

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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. 

Children's Book Week - May 4-10

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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 AzĂșa 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...