Monday, December 10, 2018

Feature Stream: Getting to the Nutcracker


Every Christmas The Nutcracker is performed in cities around the world. What does it take to produce this timeless ballet? Witness the passion of young dancers, from auditions to the final, triumphant performance.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Kanopy.

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Monday, December 03, 2018

Check This Out! December 2018


Feature Stream: Jurassic World


Chaos erupts at Jurassic World theme park when a gene-spliced dinosaur escapes its enclosure. Now, it's up to a former military man and animal expert to use his special skills to save two young brothers and the rest of the tourists from an all-out, prehistoric assault.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Swank Digital Campus.

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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Feature Stream: The Marvelous Stan Lee


The Marvelous Stan Lee - Stan Lee talks about the lawsuit he filed against Marvel Comics for not being paid millions in royalties for the characters he created. Bob Simon reports.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Alexander Street Press.

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Monday, November 19, 2018

Feature Stream: We Still Live Here


Celebrated every Thanksgiving as the Indians who saved the Pilgrims from starvation, and then largely forgotten, the Wampanoag Tribes of Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard are now saying loud and clear, and in their Native tongue, 'As Nutayunean,' - We Still Live Here.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Docuseek2.

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Monday, November 05, 2018

Feature Stream: Virtual Worlds


As online gaming companies position themselves to tap an entertainment market that is projected to explode, researchers question the safety of deeply immersive virtual worlds. Additional topics in Virtual Worlds: Inside Online Games include player demographics, the profit potential of the online gaming community, and the future of TV in the era of interactive entertainment. 

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Films on Demand.

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Monday, October 29, 2018

Feature Stream: Night of the Living Dead


In Night of the Living Dead, a disparate group of individuals takes refuge in an abandoned house when corpses begin to leave the graveyard in search of fresh human bodies to devour. The pragmatic Ben (Duane Jones) does his best to control the situation, but when the reanimated bodies surround the house, the other survivors begin to panic.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Kanopy.

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Monday, October 22, 2018

Feature Stream: Cracking Your Genetic Code


What will it mean when most of us can afford to have the information in our DNA - all three billion chemical letters of it - read, stored, and available for analysis? Cracking Your Genetic Code reveals that we stand on the verge of such a revolution.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Alexander Street Press.

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Monday, October 15, 2018

Feature Stream: Shadows of Liberty


SHADOWS OF LIBERTY examines how the US media are controlled by a handful of corporations exercising extraordinary political, social, and economic power. The loosening of media ownership regulations has led to the current situation where five mega corporations control the vast majority of the media in the United States.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Docuseek2.

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Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Monday, September 10, 2018

September 20, 2-4pm, Stout Starters: A Speed Friending Event

As part of the Talk to Strangers Series, SPEAK UP, University Library and Menomonie Public Library are teaming up to host Stout Starters September 20, 2-4pm, in the Memorial Student Center Ballrooms.

Everyone has a story to tell and we hope to incorporate many diverse voices. Modeled after speed networking, two strangers have seven minutes to converse using questions provided at each station. After seven minutes, it’s time to meet a new person.

People can spend 30 minutes or the whole two hours getting to know people from around campus and the surrounding community.


Check This Out! September 2018


Tuesday, July 17, 2018


University Library Graduate Assistant


The UW-Stout University Library seeks a motivated graduate student to work on various library projects.  Assistantship is for both Fall and Spring semesters 2018-2019.
Hours are flexible 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, 10 hours/week, $16.67/hour.

Job Duties:

Serve on library public relations committee; design and compose monthly library newsletters; develop library public relations products including displays, exhibits, posters, blog articles, and social media postings; collaborate on design of instructional materials for information literacy.  Other duties as assigned.


Required:
  • ·         Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • ·         Project management skills and/or experience
  • ·         Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
  • ·         Self-motivated, and willingness to learn new technology or programs
  • ·         Strong communication skills (written and spoken)
  • ·         Ability to work with a variety of project supervisors, library staff, and the Stout Community
  • ·         Basic software experience (Microsoft Office) required
  • ·         Attend monthly library Public Relations meetings to brainstorm ideas and provide development feedback
  • ·         Follow UW-Stout identity/marketing guidelines


Preferred:
  • ·         Advanced software experience desirable (i.e. Adobe Creative Suite; Microsoft Publisher)
  • ·         Graphic design experience highly desirable
  • ·         Web 2.0 technology experience preferred
  • ·         Photography, video, and/or audio experience desirable


Previous experience working in libraries not required.
Reports to Public Relations Librarian
Send letter of Application/Resume to Susan Lindahl, lindahls@uwstout.edu

Wednesday, May 02, 2018

Latest issue of Check This Out now available!

The May 2018 issue of Check This Out! is now available throughout the library and here on the blog! Featured in this issue: library hours, events and resources available during finals week, and Mental Health Awareness Month. 


Thursday, April 19, 2018

Feature Stream: Most Likely To Succeed


Most Likely To Succeed is a feature-length documentary that examines the history of education in the United States, revealing the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today's innovative world. The film explores compelling new approaches that aim to revolutionize teaching as we know it.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by TUGG.edu.

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Thursday, April 12, 2018

Feature Stream: Hawking


This first-ever autobiographical documentary about physicist Stephen Hawking offers rare insights into Hawking's life, past and present, aided by a cast of stellar contributors and Hawking fans. HAWKING tracks the physicist's life story, told largely in his own words.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Kanopy.

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Friday, April 06, 2018

Heather Stecklein Receives 2018 Barnard Outstanding Service Award


The University Library's Barnard Outstanding Service Award Committee is pleased to announce Heather Stecklein, the University Archivist, as this year's Outstanding Service Award recipient.

Heather currently services as Stout's campus Records Officer and administers the UW-Stout University Archives and the Area Research Center for Dunn, Barron, and Pepin Counties. She also collaborates with Stout faculty on classroom projects and provides primary source instruction to faculty and students.

Heather's nominators spoke of her excellent attitude, willingness to collaborate, and efforts to expand access to archival resources through digital initiatives, instruction, and outreach. Praise for Heather's work and service to UW-Stout includes:
  • "Heather takes great pride in the excellence and professionalism of her work. She is eager to pick up items from across campus to store in Archives. When I was working on a research project, she provided much support in helping me decide on a topic. She also directed me to very helpful Archived resources that I would not have otherwise known about. She is also very knowledgeable about UW-Stout's history"
  • "Heather has transformed the ARC. There's always something interesting happening up there and I've enjoyed how they've been centrally involved with big campus publicity projects. Eg, the 125 anniversary celebration, homecoming, holidays, and general topical things that really come to life thanks to the content and texture provided by ARC."
  • "Heather continually works to improve access to archival researchers both at Stout and in the greater community. She has worked diligently to digitize records to make more of them available to uses not in the library, and has also increased access by making them more available. Since Heather has come to Stout she has partnered with many instructors to use original documents from the archives for projects and enhanced learning."
  • "I don't think Heather has ever said "no" to a request for collaboration or information. Heather always responds to requests for help enthusiastically and with a "yes!" Heather is dedicated and thorough in providing support to researchers, she has a true passion for history and for sharing it"
An award ceremony and reception in honor of Heather will be held at 10:00am on April 11th in the University Archives

The David P. Barnard Family Endowment and Stout University Foundation support the award. David Barnard, retired dean of Learning Resources, and his wife, Kay, established the award in 2000.

Thursday, April 05, 2018

Feature Stream: Libraries


How do you design a library? Go behind the mind of the architect in this episode of COOL SPACES as architect and teacher Stephen Chung presents how the most innovative libraries were designed, featuring the spaces of James B. Hunt Jr. Library (Raleigh, NC), South Mountain Community Library (Phoenix, AZ), and Seattle Central Library (Seattle, WA).

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Kanopy.

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Monday, April 02, 2018

Latest issue of Check This Out now available!

The April 2018 issue of Check This Out! is now available throughout the library and here on the blog! Featured in this issue: library hours, Heather Stecklein receives the 2018 Barnard Outstanding Service Award, and upcoming library events including recognizing the University Library's student workers, Student Artist in Residence, and the Literature Committee's reading from William Barillas.


Thursday, March 29, 2018

Feature Stream: The Truth About Exercise


In The Truth About Exercise, Michael Mosley explores research on the benefits of just three minutes of high-intensity exercise per week. Using himself as a human guinea pig, Mosley also discovers the power of simple activities like walking and fidgeting, and finds out why some people don't respond to exercise at all.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Films on Demand.

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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Feature Stream: Knowledge Belongs To Everyone


In this TED Talk, David Ernst plugs education into the future as he seeks to bring open-licensed textbooks into the classroom. Using the vast and powerful array of technology available to us today, Dr. Ernst strives to fuse learning at all levels with tools such as mobile technologies and video sharing.

This selection is brought to you by TED Talks on Youtube. 

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Thursday, March 15, 2018

Feature Stream: Anita


Against a backdrop of sex, politics, and race, Anita: SpeakingTruth to Power reveals the story of a woman who has empowered millions to stand up for equality and justice. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Freida Mock, the film celebrates Anita Hill's legacy and provides a rare glimpse into her private life and career.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Kanopy.

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Thursday, March 08, 2018

Feature Stream: Clara Lemlich


In addition to its biographical portrait, CLARA LEMLICH chronicles the historic ILGWU strike. The union negotiated a settlement that led to improvements in wages as well as working and safety conditions. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory did not sign the agreement, and the next year, a fire resulted in the death of 146 young women, a tragedy that galvanized public support for the union movement.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Docuseek2.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Submit your nominations for the 2018 Barnard Outstanding Service Award!


David Barnard
Has someone who works on the UW-Stout Library staff helped you in a meaningful way? Do you wish you could recognize them, and show how much you appreciate their help? You can, by nominating them for the Barnard Outstanding Service Award.

Candidates for the award must demonstrate one or more of the following:
  • Substantive and continuing effort to improve library services/resources for the UW-Stout community (selection shall not be based on longevity alone).
  • Innovative and leading-edge efforts which benefit UW-Stout and/or the library information profession as a whole.
  • Work that has led to enhanced library services/resources.
  • Outstanding customer service efforts.

Nominations can be made by any UW-Stout staff, student, or faculty member by completing an online submission form. A plaque will be presented to the recognized recipient by a representative of the Barnard Family at a special event.  Online submission forms are available at:
https://uwstout.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8erKxgQHHKI4xFj

Nominations are due Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

Monday, March 05, 2018

Talk to Strangers: A Speed Friending Event, March 29, 9:40am - Noon

Talk to Strangers

Every person has a story.
Every story deserves to be told.


Drop-in to share your story, between 9:40 am - Noon on Thursday, March 29th.



Imagine how much we could change in our communities and around the globe if we could talk to each other simply, openly, honestly. Talk to Strangers allows you to engage in respectful conversations with people you might not get to talk to everyday—people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Come with an open mind and allow yourself thirty minutes to share your own story and listen to the stories of others.


The first floor of the library will have tables and chairs to hold one-to-one conversations for seven minutes, then participants will move to another chair to meet someone new. Questions to start conversations will be at each table. Drop-in for 30 minutes or stay for the whole two hours.

Food will be provided, so stay and continue the conversations. It is a great opportunity to meet new people and find out how diverse the UW-Stout campus really is.

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Thursday, March 01, 2018

Feature Stream: Fences


Fences is an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play about a black garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh named Troy Maxson. Bitter about his lot in life, Maxson frequently takes out his frustrations on his loved ones.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Swank Digital Campus.

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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Latest issue of Check This Out now available!

The March 2018 issue of Check This Out! is now available throughout the library and here on the blog! Featured in this issue: library hours, 2018 Barnard Outstanding Service Award, "E"ffordability Summit, and Talk to Strangers: A Speed Friending Event.

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Feature Stream: Eyes on the Prize: America's Civil Rights Movement 1954 - 1985


Eyes on the Prize shows individual acts of courage that inspire black Southerners to fight for their rights: Mose Wright testifies against the white men who murdered young Emmett Till, and Rosa Parks refuses to give up her bus seat to a white man in Montgomery, Alabama.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Films on Demand.

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Thursday, February 15, 2018

Feature Stream: I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO


I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO is a journey into black history that connects the past of the Civil Rights movement to the present of #BlackLivesMatter. It questions black representation in Hollywood and beyond. Baldwin and Peck have produced a work that challenges the very definition of what America stands for.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Kanopy.

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Thursday, February 08, 2018

Feature Stream: Selma


In Celebration of Black History Month, our feature stream of the week is Selma.

In the film Selma, civil-rights activists march from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery to secure voting rights for black Americans in this docudrama, which focuses on the actions of Martin Luther King Jr.

This selection, one of the 100,000+ titles in your Video Streaming Library, is brought to you by Swank.


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