3/28 - Athenaeum at 1pm - What Winona State has Taught Me by President Ramaley

03/28 - Athenaeum - What Winona State has Taught Me

Please join us on Wednesday, March 28, at 1pm for "What Winona State has Taught Me" presented by Judith Ramaley.

In his recent book, The Social Animal, David Brooks writes that, "We become who we are in conjunction with other people becoming who they are." One of the major challenges facing higher education today is to enhance our relevance and connectedness to the issues and problems that deeply concern the broader society we serve. At the same time, as a community of learners, we can explore and model what it means to draw upon the talents and interests of every member of our community to create a sustainable and democratic way of academic life. President Ramaley will reflect on what she has learned about building a sense of shared purpose and about how to foster deep engagement between the university and the communities it serves.

The Library Athenaeum is located on the second floor, bluff side of the Darrell W. Krueger Library. For additional information about the Athenaeum, please visit the following: http://www.winona.edu/library/athenaeum/

3/28 - EBSCO databases are now accessible

Thank you for your patience. EBSCO restored access to the WSU Library’s EBSCOhost databases late last night. EBSCO has confirmed that the servers are up and running properly as of approximately 10:00EST last night, so all access to EBSCOhost should now be working properly. EBSCO has apologized for any inconvenience and thanked us for our understanding.

If you are still experiencing access issues with an EBSCO database please let us know.

Also please feel free to contact our research help desk if you need advice with your research. Research help information - http://www.winona.edu/library/ref/

Krueger Library contact information
507.457.5140
refdesk@winona.edu

3/27 - EBSCO Databases not available

WSU and other MN, ND, & SD institutions are not able to access all of our WSU databases which are provided by EBSCOhost. EBSCOhost is currently experiencing technical problems, which are linked to recent maintenance of their systems. Their engineers are working on this issue and it is a top priority. They hope to have access restored as soon as possible.

EBSCOhost provides access to the following databases (all of which are affected this downage) and others. These databases are currently not available:

• Academic Search Premier
• America: History and Life
• Business Source Premier
• CINAHL Database
• Communication & Mass Media Complete™
• Criminal Justice Abstracts
• Education Full Text (H.W. Wilson)
• ERIC
• Historical Abstracts
• MLA International Bibliography
• Points of View Reference Center
• PsycARTICLES
• PsycINFO
• Readers’ Guide Retrospective: 1890-1982 (H.W. Wilson)
• RILM Abstracts of Music Literature
• Social Work Abstracts

EBSCO has apologized for the inconvenience and hopes to have access returned to normal quickly.

03/21 - Athenaeum - The Cultural Implications of Globalization by Hamid Yeganeh

Please join us for our Library Athenaeum on March 21, 2012 at 1:00pm. Hamid Yeganeh, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, will present The Cultural Implications of Globalization.

The most well-known interpretation of cultural globalization is homogenization or McDonalization which emphasize the cultural convergence across the globe especially through multinational corporations. I take a different position and discuss the cultural implications of globalization under three paradigms; homogenization, differentialism, and hybridization. Consequently, I conceptualize globalization as a dialectical phenomenon that fragments as it coordinates. Building on this conceptualization, I reflect on the business and social implications of globalization.

The Library Athenaeum is located on the second floor of the Krueger Library, bluff side.

03/09 - Library Hours for Spring Break

Spring break hours start on March 10. The Library resumes normal hours on Sunday March 18th.
More about Library hours can be found here:
http://www.winona.edu/library/about/hours.html#spring

Spring break hours
March 10-11, Saturday-Sunday - Closed
March 12-16, Monday-Friday - 7:30am-5:00pm
March 17, Saturday - Closed
March 18, Sunday Regular Hours: 1:00pm-2:00am

02/22 - Athenaeum at 1pm - Laundry or Lawn Mowing? Housework as Gender Performance in Same-Sex Couples

Please join us for our Library Athenaeum on Wednesday February 22, 2012 at 1:00pm. Nicole Civettini, Assistant Professor of Sociology, will present Laundry or Lawn Mowing? Housework as Gender Performance in Same-Sex Couples.

Professor Civettini will discuss her test of an original theory that incorporated the idea of normative vs. non-normative gender displays with the "gender performance" approach and a trend toward gender liberalism among lesbians and gay men. In a survey of 244 members of same-sex couples, people who expressed high levels of gender-normative traits (femininity for lesbians, masculinity for gay men) did not use housework as way to create a gendered identity. However, women who expressed greater masculinity did a smaller share of housework than other women, and men who expressed greater femininity contributed a larger share of housework relative to other men in the sample.

02/08 - JSTOR PDF files - downloading issue on campus

We are currently troubleshooting a problem with JSTOR full text pdf files. These files are not downloading for people when accessing them from on the WSU campus. These same files are accessible from off campus. We appreciate your patience as we work on this issue.

02/08 - Library Athenaeum - Higher Order Thinking in the Dance Studio

Join us on Wednesday, February 8 at 1pm for A.T. Moffet's presentation titled Higher Order Thinking in the Dance Studio.

Professor A.T. Moffett's research focuses on ways dance teachers can invite students into advanced levels of engagement in the studio classroom. Partnering with students from her Modern Dance class, A.T. will discuss the unique ways dance allows for a full-bodied, robust version of higher order thinking. This presentation weaves together insights from dance education experts, anecdotal responses from WSU students, and live performance. It is conducted in conjunction with THAD's production of 'Dancescape,' which runs February 16-18 on PAC's main stage. Tickets are available at the WSU box office.

The Library Athenaeum is located on the second floor of the Krueger Library facing the bluffs.

01/25 - Athenaeum at 1pm - Lessons from a Secret History Investigator

Please join us on Wednesday, January 25, at 1pm for "Lessons from a Secret History Investigator: The Benefits of Combining Two Disciplinary Passions" presented by James W. Parlow.

Samuel Clemens, Silver and Gold, Wealth and Philanthropy in the late 1860's in the US Territorial wild west, rivaling a current day Warren Buffet or Bill Gates. A name lost in history comes alive through his own writings and of others. Reuel Colt Gridley left a unique mark in the lives of many soldiers, Grey and Blue, through his gift of diligence.

During this presentation, James W. Parlow will show the value of interdisciplinary research using the investigative skills of Criminal Justice and the lost conclusions of History. It will highlight the journey from student to researcher to presenter through the story of the rediscovery of the 'Greatest Un-armed Hero' of the Civil War. Students and the general public will hear the not-so by chance, happenstance investigation, which involves unique discoveries, dogged research and eerie coincidences. Or, in other words: History via Criminal Justice through The Twilight Zone.

The Library Athenaeum is located on the second floor, bluff side of the Darrell W. Krueger Library. For additional information about the Athenaeum, please visit the following: http://www.winona.edu/library/athenaeum/

1/13 - Library Athenaeum - Check out the spring 2012 schedule!

Krueger Library Athenaeum - Spring 2012 schedule

The Athenaeum hosts events that explore and enhance the intellectual life of the University and the region through lectures, readings, performances, discussions, and other events.

By bringing together scholars, performers, students, and community members for intellectual discussion and the sharing of cultural experiences, the Athenaeum reflects the importance the University places on the humanities, the arts, and the sciences.

All Athenaeum events begin at 1:00 PM and are held on the south end of the Library's second floor, unless otherwise noted.

1/12 - RefWorks - A change to your login name

Refworks has changed your username to your email address.

In order to simplify login and eliminate the need for a "group code" Refworks recently announced they are changing usernames to the email address you used to register or have linked to your account. Your current username may work for a short amount of time.

Please try your email address and regular password. Let Refworks know if you have any questions.

http://www.refworks.com/