Reference Department
"Knowledge is of two kinds. We know a subject
ourselves, or we know where to find information about it."
Samuel Johnson
Location: First Floor North, University Library
Phone: 346-2836
Reference Desk Hours when classes are in session:
Monday-Thursday: 8:45am - 9:00pm (librarian will be "on call" from 7:45-8:45am - Mon-Fri)
Friday: 8:45am - 4:30pm
Saturday 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Sunday 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Visit the
Hours page for Reference
Service during interim and summer school hours.
Staff
Circulation Policies
Whether you need a quick answer to a question, help in searching the
online catalog, assistance in researching a paper, or extended
instruction in using a particular research tool, our Reference
Librarians are here to guide and teach you.
Reference Collection
The Reference Collection contains over 20,000 print and electronic
sources. The print collection, housed in the Reference Room, includes
encyclopedias, almanacs, atlases, dictionaries, bibliographies,
directories, factbooks, and many other sources which may be consulted
for specific information. Most reference books may be checked out
overnight. Library electronic indexes
and databases are accessible from the Reference Room as well as
through the campus network. These include the
catalog
of the UW-SP Library, periodical indexes and abstracts in many subject
areas, and some full text databases.
Foundation Collection
The Foundation Collection at the
UW-Stevens Point Library is an affiliate of the primary
Foundation Center in New York City. The Collection provides
information about foundations, corporate giving, fund-raising, nonprofit
organizations, and proposal writing. The Foundation Collection does not
circulate and is available for anyone who wishes to make use of it
during the hours the library is open. Appointments may be made for
assistance, contact Nerissa Nelson (715-346-4204).
Library Instruction
Library faculty provide focused library
instruction based on the needs of particular classes and
disciplines. Library faculty will teach students to use appropriate
paper and electronic resources to enable them to do their library
research effectively. To schedule instruction, contact
Axel Schmetzke
(715-346-4658).
Library Resources 101
Library Resources 101 is offered in
four sections each semester to
introduce students to the UWSP Library and its resources. The course is
designed to teach the mechanical and critical thinking skills needed to
search for and evaluate information using both paper and electronic
sources. Where possible, classroom instruction and assignments are
tailored to correspond to the majors, courses, or interests of the
students. For more information contact
Patti Becker (715-346-4443).
Virtual Reference Desk
The Virtual Reference Desk links
to some of the sources typically found in the Reference Room of the
Library that are available via the Internet. This Reference site will
change as new sources are discovered, evaluated, and added.
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