10. The contents of the lost and found diminish-anyone missing a left glove?
9. You can make more use of daylight when you're sitting in the comfy chairs by the window
8. SLIS lab library workers are commencing in periodical cleaning whilst humming merry tunes
7. The clocks in the Computer lab and Cat lab go from Mountain Standard time to even more wrong
6. Library patrons are shocked with the latest gossip, not static
5. The polar and tropical climate zones in the library become more temperate
4. The tissue boxes are emptied, not for melting nostrils, but for allergic ones
3. The view from the window reveals ice fishers are being replaced by sail boats on the lake
2. The Chinese characters on the windows-ask Tien-I in the Cat Lab!
1. The one degree you're concerned with is designated by the University, not by Fahrenheit
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Good Luck with the Exams and Happy Holidays!
Toward the end of the semester, everyone must be extremely busy. SLIS library and computer lab provide you with a space to study and relax. However, please remember to check our hours before you come. The SLIS library will have special hours for the exam week and winter interim, and the SLIS Computer Lab will still open 15 minutes later and close 15 minutes earlier than the library. The library hours will be:
Exam Week, December 14 (Sunday) - December 19 (Friday):
Exam Week, December 14 (Sunday) - December 19 (Friday):
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 8:30pm
- Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Winter Interim, December 20 (Saturday) - January 19 (Monday):
- Saturday and Sunday: Library Closed
- Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 12:00pm
You can also refer to our websites:
SLIS Library (http://slislib.library.wisc.edu/hours/)
SLIS Computer Lab (http://www.slis.wisc.edu/resources/lab/index.html)
Monday, December 8, 2008
Who is Helen C. White?
Everyone knows that the big concrete monolith on the corner of Observatory Drive and Park
Street, the home of SLIS, College Library, and a variety of other departments and
programs, is named after Helen C. White. But who, you ask, is Helen C. White? Why does
she have a building named after her? Read on and find out!
Street, the home of SLIS, College Library, and a variety of other departments and
programs, is named after Helen C. White. But who, you ask, is Helen C. White? Why does
she have a building named after her? Read on and find out!
Born in 1896, Ms. White displayed an early interest in reading and writing, which served her well in her early academic career. She attended Radcliffe College, where she received a Bachelor's Degree in English in 1916 and a Master's Degree, also in English, in 1917.
Not long after, Ms. White began her illustrious career at UW-Madison. From 1919-1925 she
was an instructor in the English department and a PhD candidate. During this time, Helen
gained a reputation as a tireless educator, reaching out to help students, which at times
conflicted with her PhD research. After she earned her PhD in Letters and Science in 1924,
Ms. White continued to work her way up at UW-Madison.
was an instructor in the English department and a PhD candidate. During this time, Helen
gained a reputation as a tireless educator, reaching out to help students, which at times
conflicted with her PhD research. After she earned her PhD in Letters and Science in 1924,
Ms. White continued to work her way up at UW-Madison.
First Helen worked as an associate professor, then 1936 she became the first woman to
earn the rank of full professor in the UW's College of Letters and Science. She attained
another "first" in 1955 when she became the first woman to chair the UW-Madison English
Department. She stayed at the UW for her entire career, only briefly leaving to take on
visiting professor duties at Barnard, Columbia, and Harvard. At the time of her death in
1967, Ms. White was serving (again) as chairperson for the English department at UWMadison.
earn the rank of full professor in the UW's College of Letters and Science. She attained
another "first" in 1955 when she became the first woman to chair the UW-Madison English
Department. She stayed at the UW for her entire career, only briefly leaving to take on
visiting professor duties at Barnard, Columbia, and Harvard. At the time of her death in
1967, Ms. White was serving (again) as chairperson for the English department at UWMadison.
Aside from her education career, Helen C. White was successful on many other fronts. Her
list of achievements runs pages and pages long, but suffice it to say, she kept busy in a
wide range of pursuits. She chaired professional, educational, and cultural organizations.
She served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense, speaking about women in the
armed service. She even became an expert on global education, traveling abroad and
speaking on behalf of UNESCO.
list of achievements runs pages and pages long, but suffice it to say, she kept busy in a
wide range of pursuits. She chaired professional, educational, and cultural organizations.
She served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense, speaking about women in the
armed service. She even became an expert on global education, traveling abroad and
speaking on behalf of UNESCO.
If that's not impressive enough, consider the fact that while Ms. White was a busy educator
and all-around professional, she's also an accomplished author. She wrote a number of
highly-regarded books, ranging from critiques of renaissance literature to award-winning
novels. For a link to view her writings in the UW-Madison catalog, click here.
And one more thing. Her middle name was Constance.
and all-around professional, she's also an accomplished author. She wrote a number of
highly-regarded books, ranging from critiques of renaissance literature to award-winning
novels. For a link to view her writings in the UW-Madison catalog, click here.
And one more thing. Her middle name was Constance.
Thanks to the College Library web site for information regarding Helen C. White.
Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives.
Image courtesy of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Archives.
Monday, November 24, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Some of you may have noticed a Second Harvest Food Bank box in the SLIS Library last week. The SLIS Library took part in a Food Drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin. The Food Drive took place November 12 – November 24 and was very successful. We filled many boxes of food! The food will be delivered to Second Harvest before Thanksgiving. A special thanks to Peter Wehrle, who heard that the Second Harvest Food Bank was struggling this season and decided to organize the SLIS Food Drive. And of course, thank you to all who donated!
This week the SLIS Library will have special hours for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our hours for the week will be:
Monday: 8 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
This week the SLIS Library will have special hours for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Our hours for the week will be:
Monday: 8 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Monday, November 17, 2008
Book Sale Cart
Check out the book sale cart in the SLIS Library, new books were added last week and ther are many more books that will be added over the coming week. Hardbound 50 cents, Paperback 25 cents. Also check the website for our holiday hours both for the week of Thanksgiving and the holiday break between Fall and Spring semesters.
Libguides: The library staff is currently working on library guides that will be added to the library webpage. Keep checking for these and other new items.
Libguides: The library staff is currently working on library guides that will be added to the library webpage. Keep checking for these and other new items.
Monday, November 10, 2008
A Plea on Plugs in the Library
As most of you have noticed, we do now have power at the wall tables by the Cat Lab door and over in the "Quiet Alcove." To make it easier to plug in, we've plugged in short corded power strips and put them on the table tops. Please do not remove these to use the other wall outlets by the lake windows. We do have extension cords you can borrow to use other outlets in the library comfortably, but we need to NOT leave extension cords plugged in to them. Theses outlets have not been upgraded and we have code issues with such behavior. Thanks for your help with this. Also--The table neared the video/DVD shelving is purposely kept shoved over away from the outlet a bit further than works for most computer cords. We have a leak problem and I'm trying to save the table from further damage. We are in line for a roof repair.... Please ask to borrow an extension cord if you need one to use your laptop there.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Two BIG Upcoming Events
Depending on your personal perspective, there are two big events coming up next week. The presidential (and other offices!) election is on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Also, starting on Tuesday, November 4, and running through Friday, November 7, there is the Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conferenceat the Marriott West in Middleton.
Both of these events are important in their own ways and, at first blush, may seem completely unrelated. But consider that ALA's latest survey of 2007 grads referred to in Library Journal's "Library Salaries and Jobs: Overview", only 29% of the respondents listed their new jobs as being in the private sector. That means that over 70% of the positions are in the public sector. The people making the public sector budget proposals and decisions that effect everything from building upkeep to employee payroll and benefits are often governmental bodies of elected officials (with the help of dedicated civil service administrators). So, having a voice in who is elected can effect Library and Information Studies professionals in a very direct way. Of course there are so many other ways that elected officials and politics effect our profession, such as the role politics can play in legal issues surrounding censorship and copyright.
Since politics, and by extension government, play such a big part in our professional world, be sure your voice is heard this election! If you need information on where to vote in the Madison area, look no further than the city of Madison's Office of the City Clerk's website. This site has information on how to vote early via absentee ballots that can be mailed to you now and up until Oct. 30. Right now, (today if you'd like!), you can vote in person via absentee ballot at the City County building located just off the square near the State Capitol. By voting early you can avoid the possible long lines or other problems that may impede your voting on election day. All absentee ballots are counted just like regular votes. If you still need to register to vote, you can do it in person at the City County Building or register at your City of Madison polling place on November 4. If you are not voting in Madison and need advice on voting absentee in another municipality, please visit the "Can I Vote?" website for assistance.
Also, since politics and government play such an important role in our profession, professional associations like WLA are integral to our well being. Not only does WLA organize great events like their Annual Conference, which provides us with numerous development opportunities we might not have otherwise, they are also an organization that spends countless (and sometimes thankless) hours giving librarians a voice in the political arena through their lobbying and public relations work. If you want to learn more about WLA and their work in the political arena, check out their website, but also consider attending the state conference. At the conference you can meet librarians in the field who will be chocked full of advice on how be active politically in the profession, as well as how to go about landing a job once you graduate. WLA offers special rates for students to attend the whole conference or just one day. It is not too late to sign up to go, so what are you waiting for?
Both of these events are important in their own ways and, at first blush, may seem completely unrelated. But consider that ALA's latest survey of 2007 grads referred to in Library Journal's "Library Salaries and Jobs: Overview", only 29% of the respondents listed their new jobs as being in the private sector. That means that over 70% of the positions are in the public sector. The people making the public sector budget proposals and decisions that effect everything from building upkeep to employee payroll and benefits are often governmental bodies of elected officials (with the help of dedicated civil service administrators). So, having a voice in who is elected can effect Library and Information Studies professionals in a very direct way. Of course there are so many other ways that elected officials and politics effect our profession, such as the role politics can play in legal issues surrounding censorship and copyright.
Since politics, and by extension government, play such a big part in our professional world, be sure your voice is heard this election! If you need information on where to vote in the Madison area, look no further than the city of Madison's Office of the City Clerk's website. This site has information on how to vote early via absentee ballots that can be mailed to you now and up until Oct. 30. Right now, (today if you'd like!), you can vote in person via absentee ballot at the City County building located just off the square near the State Capitol. By voting early you can avoid the possible long lines or other problems that may impede your voting on election day. All absentee ballots are counted just like regular votes. If you still need to register to vote, you can do it in person at the City County Building or register at your City of Madison polling place on November 4. If you are not voting in Madison and need advice on voting absentee in another municipality, please visit the "Can I Vote?" website for assistance.
Also, since politics and government play such an important role in our profession, professional associations like WLA are integral to our well being. Not only does WLA organize great events like their Annual Conference, which provides us with numerous development opportunities we might not have otherwise, they are also an organization that spends countless (and sometimes thankless) hours giving librarians a voice in the political arena through their lobbying and public relations work. If you want to learn more about WLA and their work in the political arena, check out their website, but also consider attending the state conference. At the conference you can meet librarians in the field who will be chocked full of advice on how be active politically in the profession, as well as how to go about landing a job once you graduate. WLA offers special rates for students to attend the whole conference or just one day. It is not too late to sign up to go, so what are you waiting for?
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