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Start your Summer Reading Adventure Today!

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Looking for something to read at the beach? Summer is the perfect time to unwind with a good book, whether you're sitting in your backyard, at the park, by the beach, or at home taking a break from your busy schedule. Our Library has just what you need with our specially curated Leisure Reading Collection. Discover Your Next Favorite Book Our collection features popular, current best sellers, and we also have audiobooks, and we provide access to Overdrive. We have mysteries, memoirs, non-fiction, and more, and there's something for everyone.  Convenient and Easy to Access You can find the Leisure Reading Collection conveniently located in CCC 130. This collection is browsable, so you can check out whatever catches your eye. If you prefer to plan ahead, the collection is also searchable via Search@UW . Simply perform your search and use the location facet to limit your results to “leisure reading” items.

Summer Hours for UWSP Libraries

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Summer Hours: Starting May 18th, the UWSP Libraries will operate on summer hours. Please check our summer hours for your study and research needs. Closures due to Scheduled Power Outages: Stevens Point Library (CCC 130 & 104): Closed Thursday, May 23rd. University Archives (TNR 110): Closed Wednesday, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd. Please plan your visits accordingly, and we hope to see you over the summer!

Exploring Mental Health Awareness through "Words with My Father" by Lowell Klessig and Lukas Klessig

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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week , and it is essential to recognize the power of storytelling in shedding light on the often misunderstood realm of mental health.  Our library provides resources on the broad subject of mental health. One such book is Words with My Father ,  by local author Lukas Klessig and his father, Lowell Klessig. This memoir delves into the life of Lowell Klessig, who taught courses at UWSP, and had a long career at UW-Extension as a Lake District Specialist.  Through Lowell's writing and Lukas's narrative, readers gain insight into Lowell's life and experiences, particularly his struggle with bipolar disorder. Lowell Klessig What sets  Words with My Father  apart is its authenticity. Lukas Klessig doesn't shy away from the raw emotions and complexities that come with mental illness and as it related to his father. Instead, he invites readers to confront these realities with compassion and understanding. In a recent conversation with L

Important Reminders for Returning Library Materials

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  As we enter finals week, and before you take off for summer break, don't forget to return your library books and materials! Information on where to return materials  can be found here , and our hours through finals week are  posted here . Information on  returning textbooks can be found here  from University Centers. Faculty and staff who have library materials with a due date of May 30, 2024, can now be renewed  online  or by contacting the Library's Circulation Desk (CCC130, ext. 2540,  libcirc@uwsp.edu ) . To avoid overdue items, we ask you to take a moment to renew them if you're not ready to return. Faculty and staff are allowed three renewals for most library materials. After that period, we ask that you return the materials, and if you need them beyond that time period, please contact the Library for additional options.  Thank you for your cooperation, and Happy Summer! The Library Staff 

The Evolution of the Collins Classroom Center by Shane Olsen

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As you stroll east down Fourth Avenue from Division Street, you enter the heart of UWSP. Venerable academic buildings line both sides of the street, and busy students cross that intersection bound for classes in the University’s academic block. Rewind the clock a few decades, and this area looked very different. In the 1960s, before UWSP experienced an unprecedented surge in enrollment and a subsequent construction of new buildings on campus [1] , the landscape was vastly different. Most of the land north of Fourth Avenue was forested, while residential neighborhoods sprawled to the south. [2] , [3] The construction of the Collins Classroom Center - or more commonly known now as the “CCC” - in 1965-66 was key in the transformation of this part of campus. Fueled by a pressing need for more classroom space, the new building addressed the demands of a rapidly growing student body. A telling anecdote from the Milwaukee Journal in 1964 highlights the space constraints on campus at the tim

Legacy Bound: Honoring Prof. Tom Reich's 26 Years at the UWSP Libraries

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The stacks will be a bit emptier in the Library as we say goodbye to Prof. Tom Reich, who will be retiring over the summer.  Tom's career with UWSP spans an impressive 26 years, during which he has played an integral role in shaping the library's landscape and fostering a culture of excellence. Tom's story with the UWSP Libraries began during his undergraduate years when he worked as a student worker. His early involvement eventually evolved into more significant roles, including serving as a graduate assistant to the History Department. Through his dedication to the library's history and collections, Tom transitioned into positions within the Archives and Government Documents. Tom further pursued his graduate education, earning his second master’s degree in library and information science from UW-Milwaukee. Armed with newfound knowledge and expertise, he was then hired as a faculty librarian at the UWSP Libraries, where he took on the responsibilities of coordinating

Celebrating Jarita Bavido, Winner of the John Anderson Community Spirit Award

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The University Libraries is thrilled to announce Jarita Bavido as the recipient of this year's John Anderson Community Spirit Award. Bavido, a native of Stratford, Wisconsin, is majoring in History, International Studies, and Philosophy. Upon graduation, she aspires to pursue a PhD in a field she is passionate about and intends to remain engaged with the intellectual community at UWSP. Bavido expressed her gratitude for the award, stating, "This award is meaningful to me in two ways: 1) I think our community and social connections are a big part of what it means to live well, so this award affirmed that passion. 2) Additionally, I was excited to share Julia's story -- someone who was part of the fabric of our community but who might have slipped through the cracks of our usual histories. I really appreciate the support of the UWSP Libraries in this kind of meaningful research!" Bavido's winning work, " Julia Grignon Mayrond and the Central Wisconsin Ho-Chunk