Granola....cause its got a little bit of everything!

Universal Borrowing
Have you ever found yourself looking for a specific movie or book at Murphy Library only to find that its not available?  Fret no more, universal borrowing may be the solution for you!
 

Sadie got to read her favorite book thanks to UB

What is it?
It's a phenomenal service that is offered to students, faculty, and staff which allows us to search catalogs from all libraries within the University of Wisconsin System.  We are able to request and receive materials from other libraries which may not be currently available at Murphy Library.  The requested material will be delivered to the circulation desk within 2-4 days, or if you know you will be near another UW campus you can designate a pick-up from there.  How sweet is that?


Materials...what kind of materials?
Books, government publications, audiovisual materials, some curriculum materials and any other materials that would normally circulate on a campus.

How long to I get to hold on to those "materials"?
-Books: 28 day loan period for students and a semester long period for faculty/staff
(two renewals are allowed for students)
-Videos and Curriculum Objects: 14 days for all patrons with no renewals
UNIVERSAL BORROWING SITE




Quick Brekkie Ideas
Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal w/ a Banana

-1 cup quick oats
-1 1/2 cups water
-1 pat of butter
-1 box raisins(individual servings size 1 1/2oz.)
-1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and sugar mixture
Add water to oats and microwave, stir every 30 secs for roughly 1 1/2 to 2 min.  I usually stop when most of the water is absorbed/evaporated, but there is still a tiny bit left(raisins will soak of the rest).  Add the pat of butter and stir in once melted.  Add the remaining ingredients and you've got a quick and tasty meal all in less then 3 minutes. What the heck are you going to do with the rest of your time in the morning!?

Whats so special about oatmeal?  It helps to reduce your low-density lipoprotein (LDL, "bad cholesterol").  The soluble fiber in oatmeal is what helps to reduce the absorption of cholesterol into your bloodstream.  5-10g of  soluble fiber a day decreases your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.  The above recipe/meal contains 10g of fiber; oat = 4g, raisins = 2g, banana = 4g

What's wrong with high cholesterol?  *High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is one of seven identifiable positive coronary risk factors that provide a significant correlation to Coronary Artery Disease(CAD).  CAD is the leading cause of mortality in Western society.
*Hypercholesterolemia is when an individual's total serum cholesterol is >200mg/dL or HDL cholesterol <35mg/dL

References:

• "Cholesterol: Top 5 Foods to Lower Your Numbers." Mayo Clinic. N.p., 7 May 2010. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cholesterol/CL00002>.
• Earle, Roger W., and Thomas R. Baechle. NSCA's Essentials of Personal Training. N.p.: Human Kinetics, 2004. 165-66. Print. 
• http://kikibatsu.wordpress.com/2010/02/

Student Profile

• Name: 



"Because I'm awesome!!!"

• Sadie Tennessen
• Year: 
• Senior
• Major: 
• Interpersonal Communication Studies
• Minor(s): 
• Psychology and Sociology
• Job Title: 
• Administrative Office Assistant
• Job Responsibilities: 
• Mail distribution, filing, weekly deposits, and "being just plain awesome!"
• Favorite part of working in the library?
• "Room 14. Heard of it? Didn't think so."
• Random Fact(s):
•   Drinks unpasteurized raw milk and eats bananas upside down

Color Copies? WHAT!?

Book Of The Week
12 Choices...That Lead To Your Success; By David Cottrell; Call # BF637.S8 .C66 2005 @ Murphy Library
For a recent class assignment I was required to choose a motivational/leadership book, read it, and write a brief summary as to how I could apply it to my daily life as well as my future career.  To be completely honest I was not looking forward to reading it, but, once I picked it up it was hard to put down.  It is split into 3 separate sections and with each separate section there are 4 different choices that it explains.  Thus, why the book is called '12 Choices...', by making the choices listed in the book it is supposed to help you become more successful and reach your goals.  I finished it the same day that I started it (only 130 pgs) and definitely recommend it as a must read for someone looking to add a little boost or to improve their motivation in all aspects of life.





Study Tip
Do you find yourself losing concentration easily while studying?  Need help re-engaging yourself?  This is a trick that I like to use to help keep my focus and avoid becoming disinterested.  Whenever I plan to do a lot of studying I make sure I create a tiny schedule on a note card or make a mental note of what I want to do. I plan out how long I am going to study and then choose 1 or 2 exercises to perform intermittently.  Here's an example...

• Study Time: 2hrs>>>reading 2 chapters from a textbook and taking notes
• Exercises: Body weight Squat and Push-ups
• Description:  Roughly every 20-30 minutes I stop what I am doing and I perform as many reps as I can of both exercises(2-4mins).  This raises my heart rate, increases blood flow, helps to wake me up, and gives some kind of variation to my studying other than sitting and reading/writing.

Try it, you might find that it helps you avoid becoming stagnant while studying and gives you a little bit of exercise to boot.

Hint:  I use my wristwatch timer to let me know when its been 20-30min.  I try to choose exercises that work my entire body or I pair a upper body and lower body movement together.  This will increase blood flow to the entire body and will help to wake you up.



Random Library Info
Have you noticed the new copiers in the Library Copy Area?!  They are finally up and running and accept money from your student ID Tower Tender.  You can make normal black and white copies or color copies for .10 and .50 cents, respectively.  You can also scan to a jump drive for FREE!!!  The scans can be done in color and black and white as well.

UPCOMING EVENT!

Hey Everyone!  Just a random heads up for those of you with a little risque' behavior in your blood.   The 5th annual "Nearly Naked Run" (aka Nearly Naked Mile), put on by Laux Hall, is taking place Thursday, Oct. 13 @ 7p.m.  For those of you interested registration will take place @ 6p.m. the day of the race at the Hoeschler Tower.  It is 2$ to participate in the run only or 10$ if you would like a T-shirt as well to flaunt your "accomplishment".  The proceeds go towards a great cause to help build schools in impoverished areas of Africa, so what are you waiting for??? I'll see you there!

Here's the link
Nearly Naked Mile

Whats It's All About

Since this is the first of, hopefully, many posts I decided that I would give a bit more insight as to the thought process(s) that are driving this blog.  To start I will give a little information about myself.  I am a senior studying here at UW-La Crosse with a major in Exercise and Sport Science, emphasizing in fitness with a minor in nutrition.  I have worked at Murphy Library for the past 4 years and decided that this would be a fun addition to work on for the semester.  As stated in the description a fair amount will pertain to the inner and outer workings of Murphy Library and what it has to offer to you the student/public.  I also wanted to include a little bit of everything in regards to general health and well being since that is a main interest in my own life and studies here at UW-La Crosse.  As of right now I have a few ideas in mind for possibly weekly or bi-weekly posts, such as Murphy Mug Nutrition Tips, Random Murphy Facts, Staff Interviews, Book of the Week, etc. etc. etc.  I think you get the idea.  So hopefully this will be helpful in some way or at least give you some entertainment during the week.