Winter Break Hours

After finals, the West Campus Library will be closed until January 2, 2014. From January 2-January 10 we will be open from 7:30AM-3:30PM during the weekdays and closed on the weekend. Normal semester hours resume Monday, January 13. Have a safe and relaxing holiday season!

Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2014

Christmas is just around the corner and if you're looking for advice on the best products to buy, the Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2014 can help. The guide is available to use in the library in the Reference section.   

Food for Fines

From now until the end of the semester in any of the Madison College Libraries, bring in any non-perishable food item and get $2.00 deducted from your library fines.

Writing & Citing Help

It's getting to be crunch time in the semester for getting research papers done. Check out the current display in the West Library featuring books and handouts to help with the research paper writing process.

Native American History Month

November is Native American History Month. Check out the display of material honoring the month in the West Library.

Adding Money to Your PrintSmart Account

You might be getting to the point of the semester where you need to add money to your PrintSmart account. If so, you can purchase a prepaid print card with cash at the West Campus Welcome Window. These are cards with unique redeemable codes valuing in denominations of $1 or $5. You will then need to log into your printing account to add money with this code. Each code can only be redeemed once. Please remember that your PrintSmart account money does not carry over into the next semester, so don't buy more than you need.

 

West Library Halloween Trivia Contest

Want to win a trick-or-treat bag full of prizes? If you are a current Madison College student, pick up a contest sheet at the West Library circulation desk and return it by 7:00PM on Tuesday, October 29 to be eligible.

National Book Month

October is National Book Month, sponsored by the National Book Foundation. Check out the display in the West Library of books that have won the National Book Award.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month 2013 is celebrated from September 15-October 15. Check out the display of material to honor the month in the West Library.

Great Courses DVDs

The West Library now has a collection of video courses of subjects taught by respected college instructors. Check out these videos along with their companion guidebooks.

Titles currently in the series include:

• Art of Public Speaking
• Great Music
• Joy of Mathematics
• Nature of Earth
• Nutrition Made Clear
• Thinking Like An Economist
• Understanding the Human Body

Library Hours Note

The last day of the summer hours schedule will be Friday, August 23. Official fall semester hours for the West Campus Library beginning Monday, August 26 are 9:00AM-7:00PM Monday-Thursday and 9:00AM-Noon on Friday.

West Library Student Help

Looking for a couple extra bucks this fall semester? The West Library may be hiring a student to cover some hours during the day. If you are interested, please stop in the library (room 302) to pick up an application.

West Library 2013-2014 Updates

The West Campus Library lab PCs have been upgraded to Virtual Desktop stations over the summer. More books, audiobooks, and videos have been added to the collection.

Library Hours During Spring Interim

During the spring interim period of  May 20, 2013 to June 7, 2013 the West Campus Library will be open from 7:45AM-4:00PM Monday-Friday, with the exception of Memorial Day (5/27/13). Keep in mind that the Truax Campus Library will be closed for much of the interim period as they move to their new spot.

DVDs added to the West Library collection

Several new and classic DVDs have been added to the West Library collection recently. With Spring Break coming up soon, you might want to check some of them out. Remember that as of the new year you can now check out up to five DVDs at one time.

2013 Book of Business (Wisconsin State Journal)

Look for the 2013 Book of Business published by the Wisconsin State Journal in the reference section of the West Library. The annual BoB provides detailed information about businesses in Madison and Dane County not found elsewhere.