Early computer shutdown and power outage this weekend

Due to the scheduled electrical outage, all library computers will be TURNED OFF at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, one hour earlier than the library closes.

We will reopen on Sunday, April 3, at 6 p.m.

Interlibrary loan was closed over break

The Interlibray Loan Office was closed March 19 through March 28.


There may be a delay in any requests placed during this period.

We are happy to welcome our new librarians

Greg Kocken is our new special collections librarian and university archivist. You can find him in L5022A, email him at kockeng@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3873.

Stephanie Wical is our new periodicals and electronic resources librarian. Stop to see her in L3042, email her at wicalsh@uwec.edu or call 715-836-3508.

Used books on sale in the library

McIntyre Library has been withdrawing books from our collection that are either duplicates or outdated and unused. Look for some of these books to appear on our McIntyre Library Book Sale shelves, located near the  L1033 lab.

Suggested price is $1.00 for hardcover, $ .50 for paperbacks. We trust that you will pay for the books you take. Funds raised will help us purchase new books.

Haiku contest celebration

The contest winners read their winning entries at the celebration on February 9. The winner of the contest was Dr. Bill Benson, professor emeritus of art. Honorable mentions include sophomore Jessica Olson, Bloomington, Minn., and Dr. Susan M. Harrison, associate professor of mathematics. Other honorable mentions included community members. The University Writing Center, the University Bookstore and McIntyre Library sponsored the contest. .

                                                Winners and organizers

An upcoming contest, "Literary smArts: Flash Fiction," was announced.

Advanced Typographics Art Show on Tuesday, Feb 15

Join us in the library 2nd floor breezeway on Tuesday, February 15, 5-6 p.m. for Art 374 Advanced Typographics Art Show. The show will showcase design ideas that were produced for the annual Student Research Day advertising campaign.

Library mascot Rex is a happy Packer fan

Our library mascot, a small dinosaur named Reference Rex, roared for the Super Bowl victory.

It's hard to spot Rex in the group photo, but he's there.

Special Collections Dept Adds Hours Wed & Sun

The special collections and archives department is offering extended hours on Wednesdays and Sundays during second semester.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday  9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday  9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday  1-5 p.m.

Check their Web page or friend them on Facebook for more information.

Survey of government documents users

In your research, do you ever use government documents? Please take a few minutes to complete a short survey about how you use government documents at the McIntyre Library. Access the survey here.

The U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO) is conducting this survey to find out more about how people use Federal Depository Libraries like the McIntyre Library. Your feedback will help use improve our services for anyone using government documents.

For more information about the Government Publications Collection at the McIntyre Library, please visit our website, use a LibGuide about government documents, or contact Robin Miller, Reference & Instruction/Government Publications Librarian.

Universal Borrowing service is available.

Universal Borrowing service has resumed. Books and other materials from UW campus libraries may again be ordered through Universal Borrowing. These items usually arrive faster than when ordered through Interlibrary Loan.

Student Laptop & Equipment Checkout--available during Winterim

Equipment may be checked out when classes resume on Monday, January 3.

Last day to support $$ for Rice Project

It's time again for the McIntyre Library annual holiday giving project, and as in years past, we will be raising funds to purchase rice for the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (HMAA) food pantry.

The library has held the fundraiser for more than a decade, raising thousands of dollars to purchase rice distributed to those in need through the HMAA.

The HMAA is a social service agency that serves the local Hmong community by operating a food pantry and assisting in housing, employment and translating services. The agency also works with other area services to assist the local Hmong community.

More than 160 families rely on the food pantry for their basic sustenance. However, decreased funding during the past year has resulted in depleted food supplies, forcing the pantry to close its doors for several months due to a lack of rice to distribute. Winter is the season of greatest need, as families cannot rely on the harvest of their gardens during these months.

If you choose to participate, please make checks payable to McIntyre Library Staff Association, and submit by Dec. 10 to Dan Hillis in Room 5012 of McIntyre Library. Names of contributors will be included on a card accompanying the donation that will be given to the HMAA. Contributors who want to be anonymous should indicate so. Please include an email address if you would like confirmation of the receipt of your contribution.
Anyone is welcome to contribute to the library staff's project.

If you know of someone who might be interested, please forward this message.

Reward Offered for Stolen Artwork

Staff members in the McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire are seeking information regarding student-created artwork that apparently has been stolen from the library.

The artwork had been on display on the library's first and third floors. Staff members noticed two of the art pieces missing on Nov. 9 and another on Nov. 17.

A reward is being offered for the return or any information leading to the return of the artwork. Information regarding the missing pieces should be reported to John Pollitz, UW-Eau Claire director of libraries, at 715-836-4827 or pollitjh@uwec.edu or the UW-Eau Claire Police at 715-836-2222.

Site-specific Art in the McIntyre Library Breezeway

Art and design students on campus have created an exhibit of site-specific artwork. Come to the library to enjoy the artwork in the 2nd floor breezeway, through November.

literary smArts haiku contest

The University Writing Center, Bookstore, and McIntyre Library invite you to participate in...





What is a haiku?

A brief, three-line, seventeen syllable poem about nature, with five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third. Haiku is a zen art that expresses an intimate moment of present experience. No unneccesary words are required and the use of metaphors is discouraged. Here is an example:


Join the haiku fun,
Let creativity flow.
Submit yours today!


How do I participate?

Simply write your own haiku and submit it here. You may submit up to 4 haikus.


Submissions are due Friday, December 3, 2010


I've submitted my haiku - now what?


Winners will be notified at the beginning of the spring 2011 semester. Check back for more specific dates and information about prizes

Thirteen Books Exhibit in Library

Thirteen Books, an exhibit featuring books from the Art 384 students, will be on display in the library grand corridor until January 24.

Don't carry those books, rent a locker!

Are you tired of lugging a backpack full of books around? Is taking the stairs taking a toll on you?

We have lockers available for students to rent, in the lower level of the library, as well as on the 5th floor. The charge is $10 per semester.

Stop at the Circulation Desk to rent your locker. During the elevator replacement project we are predicting that most students will want to rent the lockers on the library's lower level.

Fall issue of library newsletter--Off the Shelf

Meet the new people in the library, learn about new library resources, and find out about changes we have made.

http://www.uwec.edu/Library/aboutus/offTheShelf/upload/Fall10.pdf

Return of Rex

The library mascot, a small dinosaur named Reference Rex, was missing for 2 months and has finally been located. We missed Rex, as he's the guy who introduces library services and changes we make in the library.

Friend Rex on Facebook to see where he might have been while away from the reference desk.

Top 10 Reasons You'll Like Climbing the Library Stairs

10. The air is fresher
9. Saves electricity
8. Your ringtone echoes
7. You burn 16 calories per flight
6. Save on fitness center fees
5. Stair climbing relieves tension
4. No special workout gear needed
3. Stairwells are never "out of order"
2. It's quicker than waiting for the only working elevator
1. Lovely legs--isn't that enough?

Thank you for your patience during the elevator replacement project.