University of Wisconsin–Madison

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End of Fall Semester @ MERIT Library

Take a study break at MERIT library during finals week!  Now until December 22, MERIT will have de-stress activities available, including: December 14-21 (during open hours): Table activities (pop-it fidgets & coloring pages) Tea and motivational sticker packets Friday, December 16, 12-1:30pm: DOGS ON CALL: “Paws” from studying to pet some adorable pups Plus coffee …

MERIT Welcomes Nicole Isaacs, Service Operations Coordinator

Please join us in welcoming Nicole Isaacs, MERIT’s new Service Operations Coordinator!! Nicole comes to MERIT after teaching for the Madison Metropolitan Schools for the last 10 years teaching in both classrooms and the library makerspace. She holds a Masters of Library and Information Studies from the UW iSchool, a Masters of Education from Cardinal …

Select MERIT equipment available at College Library (Spring 2021)

This spring semester, select MERIT equipment is available once again for checkout from College library to those affiliated with the School of Education (part of a specific program or taking a class through one of our departments). This MERIT equipment includes: camcorders (with and without lapel mics), tripods (portable and large extendable), projectors (standard and …

MERIT equipment returns during Winter Break

Did you check-out MERIT equipment from College library during fall semester? If you need to return any of the following before spring semester begins, please return directly to Memorial library during their open hours. College library will be closed December 19-January 24, and MERIT is not currently a drop-off location. Camcorder (with or without lapel …

MERIT closed/offline Nov 26, 28 & 29

MERIT support services will be unavailable on Thursday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be available again for remote support on Friday, November 27 from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, then closed/offline again over the weekend (November 28 & 29). We will resume our fall remote support hours on Monday, November 30 until …

Select MERIT equipment available at College Library (Fall 2020)

Did you know?  Select MERIT equipment is available for checkout from College library this fall semester to those affiliated with the School of Education (part of a specific program or taking a class through one of our departments).  This MERIT equipment includes: camcorders (with and without lapel mics), tripods (portable and large extendable), projectors (standard …

Fall 2020 Instructional Support

Opportunities are available to support the instructional needs of School of Education instructors for Fall 2020 Please visit our site for more information.  

Equipment & Library Returns

Do you have MERIT equipment, books, and/or other library materials at home from spring semester? Wondering how or when to return them? At this time, all MERIT equipment and library items should be returned to Memorial Library. Please take a moment to read UW Libraries’ message regarding item return options and instructions, due dates extensions, …

Canvas Feature Request

Submit a Canvas Feature Request Do you have an idea to make Canvas better? A technology need that Canvas does not currently meet? If so, share your thoughts by filling out the Canvas Feature Request form: at.doit.wisc.edu/learn-uw/uw-madison-canvas-feature-request-form Before Submitting a Request We encourage you to review the following support options to see if others have …

Plan for SoE Transition to Canvas LMS

MERIT staff are actively engaged with helping SoE faculty and staff migrate to Canvas, UW Madison’s new learning management system. MERIT staff are available to answer questions about teaching with Canvas, and assist with migrating content from Desire2Learn and Moodle. Over Fall 2017, additional campus support from DoIT academic technology will be provided to the …