Graduate Support Series, Fall 2013

UW-Madison campus Libraries have teamed to offer a series of free workshops for graduate students. Each workshop is designed as a "stand-alone" presentation; students can choose to attend any number of these workshops, in any combination.

Visit the library workshop site or view the flyer (PDF) for the listing of workshops in the series. From "Finding Funding for your Graduate Education" to "Using Special Collections and Archives"--there is something for you.

Do note date, time and library location. (Click here to view Steenbock Library offerings in the series).

Registration is recommended; register with the Graduate School—links from its site to come.

Mindset List (Class of 2017)

Welcome to college, Class of 2017!

Beloit College has released its annual Mindset List (now in its 15th year). While it is important to note that this list does not wholly account for knowledge and experience, it does serve to capture a state of affairs--be it from popular culture, technology or political situation--within the lifespan of the traditional, incoming college student.

It certainly lends itself well to discussion and to reflection upon where we've been and where we may be heading. Visit the site to learn more about the authors and to explore the project’s media buzz.

And, I am reminded as I sip my own that to this incoming class, "Java has never been just a cup of coffee."

Enjoy!

Employee Bus Pass, 2013-14

As may well be known, there are changes to how employees can obtain a bus pass for the 2013-2014 academic year.  Should you need to obtain your bus pass, do visit the Transportation Service’s Website, "Employee Bus Passes" page.

From there, you can log in with your NetID to submit your request and purchase your pass; the cost, this year for UW employees, will be $24.00.  The pass will be sent to you by mail/post.  Do note that there are some exceptions made for particular units whose administration/employer will yet supply a pass.  These exceptions are listed on the site.

Alternatively, Transportation Services will offer counter sales for the pass beginning September 16 from their campus offices.  Be prepared to present your Wiscard (campus ID).

Update (8/15)!  Over-the counter sales will now begin August 26!

Plan your Library Tour!

Come see what Steenbock Library has to offer with a tour of our facility. During an hour-long tour, Steenbock librarians will introduce tour participants to collections and service points.

Each tour will depart from the Information Services/Reference desk, second floor, across from the library’s main entrance.

Schedule:

Wednesday, August 28: 2:00-3:00 pm OR 3:00-4:00 pm

Thursday, August 29: 2:00-3:00 pm OR 3:00-4:00 pm

If you are unable to attend any of the scheduled tours, above, or wish to schedule a tour for a particular group, (class, research unit, new staff or dorm residents), do complete an online request form.

Your Librarians @ Steenbock

Have you met your liaison (aka subject librarian)? Summer session can be a good time to get acquainted. Steenbock Library liaisons serve as principal contacts for each department and program the library supports.

Our Steenbock librarians can provide the following services:

• Provide in-depth orientation for new faculty, staff, graduate students, and project and research assistants 
• Assist with library services and policies (e.g., Interlibrary Loan, faculty runner cards, UW System search and retrieval…etc.) 
• Help customize email alerts to keep you informed about new articles matching your topic criteria or with tables of contents to your favorite journals 
• Provide in-depth reference consultations--at our office or yours--(e.g., help with searching strategy and making database choices, etc.) 
• Supply customized instructional sessions and course Web pages for your students 
• Consult on questions related to publishing your research (e.g., identify target journals, measure research impact, etc.)

Find library liaisons by Department/Program/Center (Libraries-wide list)

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