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As we embark on the month of February, we celebrate Black History Month focusing on the theme, “African Americans in the Arts.” The UWSP Main Campus Library presents a display (CCC 130) featuring a variety of artists and performers from children’s books to fiction and memoirs. In addition to our display, we invite you to dive into our extensive e-resources that offer a dynamic and interactive exploration of African Americans in the arts. You can find selected resources on our research guide , and a highlight this month is Bullfrog Films featuring films for Black History Month (available through our Docuseek Film Collection ) Whether you engage with our display or explore our e-resources (or both), let this month be a reminder of the profound impact African Americans have had and continue to have on the arts.

Name: Matt Sonnenberg Hometown: Nekoosa, WI Education: BS History & Broadfield Social Science, UWSP,  2009. MLIS, UW-Milwaukee, 2013. Position: Information Systems Librarian What is your previous library experience?   My first job in the library field was as a part-time library director for a small public library in Vesper, Wisconsin in 2009. While I was not specifically looking for a job in libraries then, the position was open, and it beat working overnight security shifts. Shortly into the job, I discovered I liked library work and wanted to pursue a career in libraries. In 2010, I was hired at the Portage County Public Library which diversified my experience by working in a larger library setting. Soon after, I decided to enroll at UW-Milwaukee and began my MLIS degree. In 2014, I was hired here at UWSP libraries as the Instructional Materials Center (IMC) Assistant. In that role, I gained more experience working with various system-related aspects of lib

Keep informed about our latest acquisitions by exploring our guide featuring new additions, including print books, ebooks, and media. Is there a particular resource you wish the library had? Reach out to us with the citation information, and we'll check if it's possible to add it to our collection. Your input helps shape our library to better serve your needs!

What is LibKey Nomad? LibKey Nomad is a free browser extension that quickly connects you with full text resources from the UWSP Libraries as you research on the web. It works with Wikipedia, PubMed, and hundreds of publisher websites.  If the Libraries do not have the full text, LibKey Nomad will link you to Search@UW where you can make an InterLibrary Loan request. To get started: take a look at our guide for more information visit Download LibKey Nomad select your browser follow the prompts to install, selecting “University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point” as your organization.  LibKey Nomad connects you to resources while preserving your privacy. No personal account is needed, and LibKey Nomad does not track users or store your ID after you close your browser. 

Credo Reference is a database that provides access to thousands of articles from reference sources, such as encyclopedias and dictionaries. It's a great place to find an overview on a topic, background information, links to other sources, all from reputable sources.  In addition, Credo offers some helpful research quick tip videos that offer a glance into popular "how to" type questions.  To access the database, go to " Find Databases " on the Library Homepage .  Need more help? The reference librarians are happy to help you with any research needs. Contact us here. 

Welcome back to campus Pointers! Here are a few helpful reminders for a good start to the semester. CCC 130 : Pick up, return, and check out materials, browse new titles, play board games, and study in our Circulation Area. CCC 104 : Find our reference librarians here for help with any research need. TNR 110: University Archives is where you will find historical information about our campus and our communities. You can access library resources (on and off campus) from the   library's homepage .     You can link to library resources from Google Scholar by  following these directions . We have a number of  streaming video services  available to you.  We also have a vast and growing   e-book collection  . You can access  our databases here  . Need research help?  Reference Librarians  are here to help if you are still having trouble accessing the information you need.  Here are other ways to connect with Reference: o    Online chat:   www.uw