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Hollywood: The Oral History by Jeanine Basinger & Sam Wasson PN1993.5 .U65 B326 2022    (available on the New Books Shelf, CCC 130) Review excerpt (see   full review here - Kirkus 7/29/2022 ) "For cinephiles, however, this volume is a gold mine of production details, backroom deals, and inside gossip. There are surprising revelations—e.g., Joan Crawford was more beloved than her reputation for derangement would have one believe—and memorably graphic stories, as when Billy Wilder noted that during the filming of  Greed  (1924), Erich von Stroheim “stopped shooting for three days because there wasn’t enough horseshit in the streets” and forced staff to collect more for him “because that’s what he wanted. Plenty of good horseshit.” Fun firsthand accounts from 100 years of Hollywood history."

We look forward to meeting new students to campus during summer orientations in June! Stop by the Library Table at the Resource Fair in Lower DeBot and learn what services, collections, and events the Library provides for YOU! We will have information on our credit courses, where to find reference and research help, how to access our library collections and streaming videos, and more. Maybe even some candy :-)

True Biz: A Novel by Sara Novic PS3614.O929 T78 2022   (available on the New Books Shelf, CCC 130) Review excerpt (see full review here - NYT 3/15/2022 ) " ' True Biz' is moving, fast-paced and spirited — we have vivid access to all of the main characters’ points of view — but also skillfully educational: The lessons Charlie learns about A.S.L. and deaf culture are interspersed in the text and illustrated by Brittany Castle. Novic, who is deaf and spent time at deaf schools researching the novel, makes an urgent and heartfelt case for the schools’ importance in providing language access, and in nurturing community and a sense of self. Great stories create empathy and awareness more effectively than facts do, and this important novel should — true biz — change minds and transform the conversation." 

The University Libraries is excited to announce that Taylor Schmidt is this year's winner of the John Anderson Community Spirit Award  . Schmidt, a native of Waupaca, is currently a Junior majoring in English and History with a certificate in Medieval and Renaissance Studies. When she graduates, she hopes to find a career in the editing field. "I'm thrilled to have received this award because it will help more people to be aware of this interesting history in my community, but also because it may inspire them to look for equally interesting histories in their own towns. I firmly believe that every place has a story worth telling--It's just a matter of finding it." Schmidt's work, " No Drones in the Hive, but a Strong Army of Workers: A Brief History of the Women Behind Waupaca's Carnegie Library, " exhibits the perseverance and community-engagement of the Women’s Club of Waupaca and the Monday Night Club that led to the creation of the Waupaca

It’s the week before finals week everyone! Let’s power through that exhaustion and finish this year strong! Want a cozy spot to snack when studying? Feel free to stop by the Circulation Desk (CCC 130) this Thursday and Friday for coffee, cookies, and fresh fruit! Why the snacks, you ask? It’s time for our annual EXAM CRAM!   Need help finding motivation to get things done? UWSP Libraries has your back! Stop by CCC 130 for board and card games to play when you need a break from studying! You can also virtually take a look at staff pets and relaxation tools on our  virtual exam cram activities Are you in need of last-minute help with papers, projects, or studying for final exams? Check out the Reference Desk’s extended hours. Located in CCC 104, the Reference Desk will be open May 11th from 10am-5pm, and May 12th from 8am-5pm . Don’t struggle through finals alone when the librarians are here to help 😊 Remember to take breaks as you need it and do the best you can! Best of luck to everyo

Walleye: A Beautiful Fish of the Dark  by Paul Radomski  SH167.W34 R33 2022  (available on the New Books Shelf, CCC 130) Author Paul Radomski, a Wisconsin native and UWSP graduate, embarked on a career as a fisheries biologist and lake ecology scientist. Read his latest work that details all aspects of Wisconsin's most sought sport fish - the Walleye.  " Radomski said his job as a scientist has given him the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation of walleye and nature. But he always considered his job as more than a profession. It's a calling to tend nature." Read more about Radomski's work from the MJS. 

  We are nearing the end of Children's Book Week. If you haven't had a chance to pick up a book yet (for a child in your life or for yourself!), here are some titles we recommend: Craving children’s literature about animals and the environment? Try… ●        Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel ●        Dog Loves Drawing by Louise Yates ●        Mr. Popper’s Penguins by Richard and Florence Atwater ●        The Story of Seeds: from Mendel’s garden to your plate, and how there’s more of less to eat around the world by Nancy F. Castaldo Want to read a children’s book based in STEM? Try… ●        Eye to Eye: how animals see the world by Steve Jenkins ●        Locomotive by Brian Floca ●        The Boy Who Loved Math: the improbable life of Paul Erdős by Deborah Heiligman Interested in YA books about family, friendship, and personal problems? Try…   ●        Echo: a novel by Pam Muñoz Ryan ●        I’ll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson ●       

It’s Children’s Book Week! From May 1-7, discover new children’s books or rediscover favorites from childhood as we partake in one of the longest-running annual literacy programs in the country. The theme this year is “Read Books. Spark Change.” The purpose is to raise awareness of the power books have to induce positive change in ourselves and our communities.               Children’s Book Week began in 1919 when Librarian Franklin K. Matthiews, and the S uperintendent of Children’s Works at the New York Public Library , Anne Caroll Moore, and Future Editor of Publishers Weekly Frederic G. Melcher, worked with the American Booksellers Association and the American Library Association to advocate for higher standards within children’s literature and spearheaded the creation of Children’s Book Week.   The Children’s Book Council , affiliated with   Every Child a Reader , now oversees this annual event. They create engaging materials, such as bookmarks, drawing activities, and a bo

  Asian/Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Month commemorates and celebrates Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. and pays tribute to the generations who have enriched America’s history. The University Libraries invites you to join in celebrating the month with our collections highlighting the works of and about Asian/Pacific Americans. We have a vast collection of books and e-books, including recently published works,  “ Race and Migration in the Transpacific ” and “ Beyond the Icon: Asian American Graphic Narratives.” The month of May was chosen to commemorate two milestones in AAPI history: the first Japanese immigrant arrived in the United States on May 7, 1843, and the building of the transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869. The majority of the transcontinental railroad workers were Chinese immigrants.