UWSP Libraries

Please note that the libraries will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 1 . We'll reopen on Monday and resume our regular hours . Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁

2022 AIRO POWWOW (Willerbee Photography) Uncovering the AIRO Legacy   by Shane Olsen November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the rich culture, contributions, and history of Native American communities. The UWSP Archives houses a range of primary source collections on the experiences and impacts of Native Americans at the university and within the Stevens Point community. Among these resources are the records of American Indians Resisting Ostracism (AIRO), a student organization founded in 1971. The student organization continues today as the American Indians Reaching for Opportunities, and it aims to “enlighten mankind to Indigenous pride, philosophy, and our way of life. [1] The AIRO Records include a comprehensive history of the organization, along with correspondence dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. These documents include meeting minutes, communications with university administrators, and interactions with other Native American student organizati...

The UWSP Archives, in collaboration with the UWSP GIS Center, unveils an innovative project, " Stevens Point Through the Years ," that breathes life into historical census records through an interactive mapping experience. This project serves as a gateway to understanding immigration and settlement patterns in Stevens Point, WI, by transforming census data into a dynamic digital format. From Census Schedules to Interactive Maps The foundation of this project lies in converting original census schedules into a structured database with clearly defined parameters. By transcribing essential details from federal censuses of 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940, we can overlay this historical data onto modern street maps using geocoding procedures. The transcribed data includes: Last and first names Relation to head of household Street and house number Dwelling number Place of birth Father’s and mother’s place of birth Language spoken Trade or profession This meticulous process makes i...

  Our collection includes a wide range of resources that explore the stories, experiences, and sacrifices of veterans. Below, we've highlighted notable fiction and nonfiction titles that celebrate and reflect their journeys.  We also have numerous streaming videos and ebooks you can explore.  Daily lives of civilians in wartime modern America : from the Indian wars to the Vietnam  war  / edited by David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler. Against all odds  :  a true story of ultimate courage  and survival in World War II / Alex Kershaw. Brothers in valor  :  battlefield stories  of  the 89 African Americans awarded  the  Medal  of  Honor  / Robert F. Jefferson Jr. Invisible storm  :  a soldier's memoir of politics and PTSD   / Jason Kander. The Colonel's Dream Additionally, the Library of Congress offers an extensive array of resources on veterans, including the Veterans History Project Col...

Early in the spring semester, UWSP students, faculty, and staff will need to use their PointCard to access the University Library after 7:00 pm.  Please use CCC Entrance 3 (Northeast corner) and Entrance 5 (Southeast corner) for badge reader access. This new process is part of a University-wide effort to increase the efficiency and safety of access to UWSP campus buildings. Note: Members of the public not affiliated with UWSP are welcome to use the Library for research and study during public building hours (Mon - Friday: 7:45 - 7:00 p.m.; Sat & Sun: Noon - 5:00 p.m.).

Meet Katie DeRuyter, our new Library Systems Assistant at UWSP! Katie brings a fresh perspective and strong commitment to support our library services. She is helping with course reserves, assisting with our library system and e-resources (including videos and ebooks), and she contributes to our collection maintenance.  Here are some fun facts we discovered in our interview with Katie.  Can you tell us a little about your background and your current position?  I have been working in libraries since 2021 when I decided to go back to school to get my master’s degree. I have worked for Brown County Library, Appleton Public Library, and the Seeley G. Mudd Library at Lawrence University. I have been with UWSP since August and am looking forward to all I will learn from my wonderful colleagues. For nearly 20 years, I have been working with various community theater groups in my spare time and have either been the sound designer for...