Books Donated in Memory of Former McIntyre Librarian

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Last May, former McIntyre Librarian Cleo Powers passed away. With over 30 years of service to McIntyre Library, including serving as acting director of the library from 1996-1998, many faculty, staff, and students donated to the McIntyre Library Foundation in Cleo's memory.

McIntyre Library staff couldn't think of any better way to honor Cleo than to use the money to purchase books for the Instructional Media Center (IMC) which she was responsible for creating when it was known as the Center for Reserve and Instructional media (CRIM). The list that you see below are the 31 books that we were able to purchase in her honor.

• Blackbird Fly by Erin Entrada Kelly
• Both of Me by Jonathan Friesen
• Dragon's Extraordinary Egg by Debi Gliori
• Finding Serendipity by Angelica Banks
• Finding Spring by Carin Berger
• First Snow by Peter McCarty
• Hermelin: The Detective Mouse by Mini Grey
• I Was Here by Gayle Forman
• If You Find This by Matthew Baker
• I'm Bored by Michael Ian Black
• In the Forbidden City by Chiu Kwong-chiu
• Little Humans by Brandon Stanton
• Lucky Strike by Bobbie Pyron
• Mustache! by Mac Barnett
• My Name is Truth by Ann Turner
• Orangutanka by Margarita Engle
• Rhyme Schemer by K.A. Holt
• Shackleton's Journey by William Grill
• The Chosen Prince by Diane Stanley
• The Dead I Know by Scot Gardner
• The Founding Fathers! by Jonah Winter
• The Gallaudet Children's Dictionary of American Sign Language by Jean M. Gordon
• The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
• The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall
• The Sin Eater's Daughter by Tracy Barrett
• Wall by Tom Clohosy Cole
• Wolfie the Bunny by Ame Dyckman
• X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz
• Little Melba and Her Big Trombone by Katheryn Russell-Brown
• Echo by Pam Munoz-Ryan 

Find all of these books by using Library Search, McIntyre Library's search tool available on the library homepage and here.

Universal Borrowing - Unavailable During Upgrade April 9 - May 20

Universal Borrowing, the ability to borrow books and other circulating items from other UW System campuses, will be unavailable during an upgrade to the library's circulation system April 9-May 20.

All loan requests must be sent via McIntyre Library's Interlibrary Loan system ILLiad. We suggest using WorldCat to submit book requests because this will automatically populate the ILLiad form which will help expedite any requests you make.

Because Interlibrary Loan is different than Universal Borrowing there will be some differences:

• Loan Periods: Faculty/Staff will NOT get semester loans. The due date is dictated by the lending library. There are no exceptions.
• Renewals: Most libraries allow 1 renewal, but some do not. Renewal due dates are not generated instantaneously. Renewals can be placed through ILLiad, or send an email to library.ill@uwec.edu
• Fines/Fees: ILL overdue charges are $1/day.
• Turnaround Time: Items may take 1 extra day to arrive.

Thank you for your patience as we upgrade the library's circulation system. If you have any questions, please direct them to library.ill@uwec.edu or 715-836-5377.

Bus now stops at McIntyre Library

Last spring a survey conducted by students in Carolin Azab’s Marketing 334 class in collaboration with McIntyre Library identified a need for a bus stop at the library. This suggestion has now been put into action. The Eau Claire Transit route 9 bus now stops at the Garfield Avenue entrance to the library Monday through Friday evenings when classes are in session. From 5:02 p.m. to 10:02 p.m. the bus stops at McIntyre hourly two minutes after the hour. Students, faculty and staff with a valid UW-Eau Claire Blugold ID Card may ride this and any other city bus free. Buses are equipped with bicycle racks. McIntyre Library thanks Eau Claire Transit and the University Senate Physical Plant Planning Committee for their responsiveness to this request to improve access and safety for students.

Spring Break 2015 Library Hours

McIntyre Library will be open a reduced number of hours for Spring Break 2015.  See below for more details:

• Friday, March 20: 7 am - 7 pm
• Saturday, March 21: CLOSED
• Sunday, March 22: CLOSED

• Monday, March 23: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Tuesday, March 24: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 
• Wednesday, March 25: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 
• Thursday, March 26: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 
• Friday, March 27: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm 
• Saturday, March 28: CLOSED
• Sunday, March 29: 11 am - 1 pm

 Regular library hours resume on Sunday, March 29 and will continue until the week before spring 2015 finals.

Therapy Dogs Visiting McIntyre Library in March

McIntyre Library will be hosting therapy dogs in the library before and after spring break 2015.  Therapy dog visits will take place the following days and times:

Before Spring Break

• Sunday, March 8: 6:30-7:30 pm
• Meet Solomon & Moses the Black Labs
• Monday, March 9: 2-3 pm
• Meet Connor the Chow/Black Lab mix
• Tuesday, March 10: 2-3 pm
• Meet Magic the Border Collie, Seeker & Racy the Shelties
• Wednesday, March 11: 6-7 pm
• Meet Luna the Newfoundland

After Spring Break

• Sunday, March 29: noon - 2 pm
• Meet Yoda & Spud the Border Collies, Flash the Sheltie
• Monday, March 30: 1-2:30 pm
• Meet Libby the Chocolate Lab and new to McIntyre's therapy dog lineup Lucky!
• Wednesday, April 1: 5:30-7 pm
• Meet Tonka the Newfoundland
• Thursday, April 2: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Meet Solomon & Moses the Black Labs

Tax Forms at McIntyre Library

Tax season is upon us! McIntyre Library offers Federal, Wisconsin, and Minnesota tax forms.

Visit McIntyre Library to pick up the following tax forms, or simply download and print them:

• IRS Forms 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ
• Wisconsin Forms 1 and 1A & WI-Z
• Minnesota  Forms M1 and M1NR

Beginning in 2015, the IRS has reduced the number and type of tax forms distributed to libraries. The IRS is no longer providing print copies of instructional booklets. For IRS forms other than 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ, and for any IRS instructional booklet, visit IRS Forms & Publications to download and print the document you need.

To pick up tax forms, you can also visit the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library or your local IRS office.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program provides free assistance to taxpayers who earn less than $53,000 annually at several locations in the Eau Claire area.

For questions about McIntyre Library's tax forms, contact Robin Miller, Government Publications Librarian.

Reservations No Longer Needed for Equipment Checkout & Study Rooms

Checking out a laptop

The way that students check out equipment and study rooms from McIntyre Library has changed. Starting at the beginning of the spring 2015 semester, we are no longer able to create reservations on all equipment (laptops, iPads, phone chargers, etc.) and study rooms. All equipment and rooms are now checked out on a first come, first serve basis.

This change comes in preparation for the library moving to a new checkout software that does not allow reservations. Other aspects of equipment checkout are the same. If you have any questions, please contact the circulation department (715-8336-3858, library.circulation@uwec.edu).

McIntyre Library Hosting Eau Claire Backgammon Tournament (Feb. 21 & Feb. 28)

McIntyre Library at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire will host the 1st annual Eau Claire backgammon tournament on February 21 and 28 from 1-5 pm. The tournament, which is FREE and open to UW-Eau Claire students and all residents of the Chippewa Valley is for beginners and experienced players alike. One tournament participant will be randomly selected to win a backgammon set just for participating.

Learn how to play
If you are new to backgammon but still want to participate the library will be hosting informational sessions on how to play at:

• McIntyre Library (105 Garfield Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54702) on Saturday, February 14 in McIntyre Library from 1-3 pm.
• L.E. Philips Memorial Public Library (400 Eau Claire St. Eau Claire, WI 54701) on Sunday, February 15 from 1-3 pm and

Registration is not required to learn how to play. 

How the tournament works

The tournament will have a maximum of 32 players (two sixteen team brackets) and run on two consecutive Saturdays.  Players will be required to complete a best-of-three match in the first two rounds to continue playing with rounds three and four being best-of-five matches.  An email will be sent to each player by February 19 telling him/her when their match is scheduled. Rounds 1 and 2 will be completed on February 21 and Rounds 3 and 4 will be completed on February 28.  First round matches will be determined based upon participant's skill level.

Registration is required to enter the tournament.

Location
McIntyre Library will host all rounds of the tournament (Feb. 21 & 28) and is located on the UW-Eau Claire campus at 105 Garfield Ave. Eau Claire, WI 54702.  Parking at UW-Eau Claire is free on the weekends.  Please consult this map (PDF) for location information.  Suggested locations to park are the Phillips Lot or Hibbard Lot.

Registration

Registration is FREE and is required to participate in the tournament.  To register send an email indicating your interest in participating to Hans Kishel, UW-Eau Claire librarian: kishelhf@uwec.edu.

Please register by February 17.

Additional Information
The grand prize will be a backgammon set, to be randomly selected from all tournament contestants. Light refreshments will be served during the 3rd and 4th rounds on February 28.  Winners of each bracket will receive a t-shirt.

Questions should be directed to Hans Kishel (kishelhf@uwec.edu, 715-836-2959).

Support for this program includes UW-Eau Claire's McIntyre Library, the Council on Internationalization and Global Engagement, and University Recreation and Sport Facilities.

Annual giving project to support Rice Pantry raises $1295.65!

The McIntyre Library Staff Association giving project to support the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (HMAA) rice pantry raised $1295.65. This is a whopping 46% increase over last year and our second highest total ever! Every penny goes toward buying rice, and this contribution will buy more than 9000 pounds of rice,  making a difference in the lives of our Eau Claire area neighbors.

Thanks to all who participated, by donating, fielding questions, and spreading the word. We were fortunate this year to have the assistance of UW-Eau Claire Foundation in establishing the online donation option and managing the contributions, and Andrew Vue, representing some of the Hmong student groups, who helped get the word out.

Winterim 2015 Library Hours

McIntyre Library's Winterim (1/5 - 1/26) hours are as follows:

Sunday: 1 pm - 10:30 pm
Monday: 7:30 am - 10 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 10 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 10 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 10 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

*McIntyre Library will close at 4:30 pm on Friday, January 23

*McIntyre Library will be closed on January 19, 24, and 25.

Perseverance pays off during finals week!

Yes, we know you're thinking about studying hard and doing well on final exams. But hard work and perseverance also pay off when it comes to 8000 piece puzzles. Thanks to everyone who contributed even one piece to this challenging puzzle of the Sistine Chapel, the project is now complete. The final puzzle piece was laid today, finals Friday. Whatever your accomplishment this week, it's time to go home and relax. Job well done.

Winter Break Hours (12/21/14 - 1/5/14)

McIntyre Library will be open a reduced number of hours during Winter Break (12/21/14 - 1/5/15).  They are as follows:

Sunday (12/21): CLOSED
Monday (12/22): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday (12/23): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday (12/24): CLOSED
Thursday (12/25): CLOSED
Friday (12/26): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday (12/27): CLOSED

Sunday (12/28): CLOSED
Monday (12/29): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday (12/30): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday (12/31): CLOSED
Thursday (1/1/15): CLOSED
Friday (1/2/15): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday (1/3/15): CLOSED

Sunday (1/4/15): CLOSED
Monday (1/5/15): 7:30 am - 10 pm

Winterim Hours Begin on Monday, January 5, 2015.

Finals week therapy dog visits (Dec 14-18)

Need some stress relieved from your finals week studying? McIntyre Library has just the solution for you.  We will be hosting therapy dogs during finals week the following days and times.

Sunday, December 14

• 10 - 11 am: Meet Yoda, Flash & Spud the border collies
• 6 - 7:30 pm: Meet Solomon & Moses the black labs 

Monday, December 15

• 1:30 - 3 pm: Meet Libby the chocolate lab

Tuesday, December 16

• 3 - 4 pm: Meet Raci & Magic the border collies
• 6:30 - 8 pm: Meet Charlie the cocker spaniel and Genevieve & Ziva the blue heelers 

Wednesday, December 17

• 10 am - 11 am: Meet Beau the flat coated retriever
• 5 - 7 pm: Meet Twinkie & Tonka the Newfoundlands
• 7 - 8 pm: Meet Luna the Newfoundland

Thursday, December 18

• 1 - 2 pm Meet Connor the dog

Give a little, make a big difference. Library annual giving project under way

It's Giving Tuesday, the perfect day to launch the annual holiday giving project to benefit  community members in need.

For the 20th year, the UW-Eau Claire McIntyre Library Staff Association, a voluntary organization composed of library faculty and staff, is sponsoring an annual fundraiser to benefit the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association.Funds are used to purchase rice for the organization's rice pantry, and in the last 10 years (for which records exist) the project has raised a total of almost $8000. A donation of $5 can feed a family of five or six for a week.


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.

• Donations are tax deductible and can be made online at https://connect.uwec.edu/library by selecting Holiday Giving Project – HMAA Rice Pantry as the donation designation.
• Donations can be made as gifts, memorials and tributes to someone. To do so, select Memorial/Tribute under What prompted you to give today.
• Checks, made payable to UW-Eau Claire Foundation and indicating Holiday Giving Project – HMAA Rice Pantry on the memo line, or cash should be submitted via mail or campus mail to Jill Markgraf in McIntyre Library. 
• Donations also may be dropped off at the library reference desk or in the donation box near the new-book shelf on the first floor of the library.

For more information, see http://libguides.uwec.edu/hmaagiving  or contact Jill Markgraf at 715-836-5357 or markgrjs@uwec.edu.

Pre-Finals Week and Finals Week Library Hours (12/7-12/21)

McIntyre Library will be extending its hours the week before and of finals (12/7-12/21). The hours are as follows:

Sun. (12/7): 11:00 am - 1:00 am
Mon. (12/8): 7:00 am - Open 24 hrs.
Tue. (12/9): Open 24 hrs.
Wed. (12/10): Open 24 hrs.
Thu. (12/11): Open 24 hrs.
Fri. (12/12): Open 24 hrs.
Sat. (12/13): 7:30 am - Midnight

Sun. (12/14): 7:30 am - Open 24 hrs.
Mon. (12/15): Open 24 hrs.
Tue. (12/16): Open 24 hrs.
Wed. (12/17): Open 24 hrs.
Thu. (12/18): Open 24 hrs.
Fri. (12/19): Open until 7 pm
Sat. (12/20): CLOSED

Sun. (12/21): CLOSED

Good luck on your tests! Winter Break hours start on Monday, December 22.

New Campus Book & Film Discussion Group

McIntyre Library and the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library are proud to announce a new book and film discussion group - UW meets EC.  The first 10 UW-Eau Claire Students registered for the event will receive a free copy of the book "Divergent." To register for the event go to www.ecpubliclibrary.info/events

The book and film group will be reading Veronica Roth's "Divergent" and watching the 2014 film starring Shailene Woodley. The book discussion will take place on Wednesday, January 14th at 7 pm in McIntyre Library's 2nd Floor Breezeway.  One week later on January 21st at 7 pm, attendees will have the opportunity to watch and discuss the film at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library's Eau Claire Room.

For questions please contact Eric Jennings (jenninge@uwec.edu; 715-836-4076).  To register for the event go to www.ecpubliclibrary.info/events

McIntyre Library Thanksgiving Week Hours

Library Thanksgiving Hours

McIntyre Library will be open a reduced number of hours during Thanksgiving Week.

• Sunday (11/23): 11 am - 1 am
• Monday (11/24): 7 am - 1 am
• Tuesday (11/25): 7 am - 1 am
• Wednesday (11/26) 7 am - 7 pm
• Thursday (11/27): CLOSED
• Friday (11/28): 7:30 am - 4:30 pm
• Saturday (11/29): CLOSED
• Sunday (11/30): 11 am - 1 am

If you need research assistance during the time that McIntyre Library is closed, please call or the reference desk and leave a message (715-836-3858, library.reference@uwec.edu).  For all other inquiries, please contact the library's circulation desk (715-836-3856).

International Game Day Event in McIntyre Library: Nov. 15, 1-5 pm

International Game Day @ McIntyre Library 11/15/14, 1-5 pm

McIntyre Library is hosting International Game Day on Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 1-5 pm on the library's first floor.  International Game Day is an annual celebration of games, play, libraries and learning that any anyone can join, and costs absolutely nothing to register for. This is literally a world-wide event, with libraries on ALL SEVEN continents participating last year. Yes, that does include Antarctica!

McIntyre Library plans to have a variety of video, board, and card games to play at International Game Day.  This includes a Nintendo Wii with a variety of games, and over 100 board and card games to choose from.  Whether you're a Mario Kart or Smash Bros. fan, enjoy the strategy of Carcassonne, or are a master at Settlers of Catan, International Game Day at McIntyre Library has something for everyone.

Bring your friends...it's 100% free!

New Charging Stations in Library

McIntyre Library [AND] the UW-Eau Claire Student Government Information Technology Commission (ITC) are happy to announce new charging station tables in the library’s 24 hr study area.  These tables, which were purchased by the ITC using funds from student segregated fees, have built-in cords for powering cell phones and tablets of all types and 3-prong AC outlets for charging laptops or other items. Each table has four sets of power cords and AC outlets so that no matter where you sit, you won't have to fight with your peers to charge your device. Thank you ITC! 

Therapy Dog Visits to McIntyre Library Week of Oct. 19

It's about half way through the semester and you need a stress reliever. So, McIntyre Library has lined up a week's worth of therapy dogs for your petting pleasure starting on Sunday, October 19th and continuing until Thursday, October 23rd.  Plan your study breaks around the time these pups are here! 

• Sunday, October 19th: 5-6 pm (Meet Yoda & Spud)
• Sunday, October 19th, 6-7:30 pm (Meet Moses)
• Monday, October 20th, 3:30-5 pm (Meet Luna)
• Monday, October 20th, 5:30-6:30 pm (Meet Twinkie)
• Tuesday, October 21st, 1:30-3 pm (Meet Libby)
• Tuesday, October 21st, 6-7:30 pm (Meet Moses)
• Wednesday, October 22, 1:30-3 pm (Meet Connor)
• Wednesday, October 22, 5:30-7 pm (Meet Tonka)
• Thursday, October 23, 2:30-3:30 pm (Meet Maddie)