Announcements - Research, Citation, & Class Guides at University of Wisconsin Whitewater

Students in Amy Menzel's Eng 102 classes will be coming to the Library today and tomorrow (Thurs 3/20), The Reference Desk has handouts for these students.

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Community Borrower Accounts Free through 12/31/2025

Starting now, Community Borrower Accounts are free for patrons to provide an alternative to the Whitewater Public Library during its closures & building phase. While accounts are free, all Community Borrower accounts created this summer and fall will expire on 12/31/2025. I've reviewed the instructions and updated the screenshots for entering a new patron into ALMA. There are physical instructions with the cards (new format to use up our unexpectedly large supply of printable business cards). This is a temporary change for the summer and fall. We will review the policies for Community Borrowers over Winter Break. ...

Whitewater Public Library Closure June 1-22

Whitewater Public Library – Phase Three Building ProjectPhase Three of the library’s building project will begin in June 2025, which includes a renovation of the existing space. Dates and details are as follows:May 31 – Last day the building is open to the public.June 1–22 – The library will be closed. Online services (eBooks, databases, etc.) will remain available.June 23 – Curbside service begins. The public will not have access to the building, but they can pick up holds outside. Phone lines will be open for reference and help with online resources.Estimated Reopening – November 2025.If community patrons call or stop by, please welcome them and let them know the following options:Building & Collection use within building: open to anyone, freeComputer Use: Need a Community (Guest) Computer Access account & card, freeCheck out Items: Need a Community Borrower account & card, Now Free (expires on 12/31/2025) ...

Pet Therapy Photo Contest Winners

Hello all! If you were not aware, we had a Pet Therapy Photo Contest occuring over the previous two weeks. Students submitted their favorite pictures of the Pet Therapy dogs and voted on their favorites last week. The top three photos voted photo won a prize of some Andersen Library merch, a personalized PT Button with their winning photo, and each water bottle will have their name attached. Each winner have been notified that they must visit the library to pick up their prize, which is located on top of the DVD cabinet behind the desk. The list of winners is below: 1st Place: Emma Bjurquist 2nd Place: Simon "Shae" Weir 3rd Place: Megan Bolling If someone asks about their prize, it's related to this event. Simply hand them their labeled water bottle—no extra steps needed! If you have any questions, feel free to Webex or email me. -KC P.S. The winning photos are posted on the Library Instagram if you are curious! ...

Book Madness Winners

Hello all! Thank you for participating in Book Madness and making it a great success! The winners with the closest-to-perfect brackets have been notified and can claim their prizes at the Circulation Desk. Each winner must visit the library to pick up their prize, which is located on top of the DVD cabinet behind the desk. The prizes consist of water bottles filled with Andersen Library merchandise, each labeled with the winner’s name. The list of winners is below: 1st Place: Evan Lustig 2nd Place: Logan Lee 3rd Place: Molly McFarlin (our very own) 4th Place: Ben Markham If someone asks about their prize, it's related to this event. Simply hand them their labeled water bottle—no extra steps needed! If you have any questions, feel free to Webex or email me. -KC ...

Handout for Eng 102 at Reference Desk

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