Author Archives: James Castrillo

About James Castrillo

Reference and Instruction Librarian at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's Andersen Library. Liaison to History, Women's/Gender Studies, Sociology, Criminology, and Anthropology, Theatre and Dance, Philosophy and Religious Studies departments.

New Stuff Tuesday – May 12, 2015

Posted on May 12, 2015 by James Castrillo

The New Black: What Has Changed and What Has Not Edited by Kenneth W. Mack & Guy-Uriel E. Charles New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor Mack and Charles book is a collection of essays on race in the twenty-first century compiled … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday March 31, 2015

Posted on March 31, 2015 by James Castrillo

The Impact of Youtube on U.S. Politics by LaChrystal D. Ricke JA85.2.U6 R54 20144 New Arrivals, 2nd Floor In this book, Ricke outlines how Youtube has quickly diversified the political landscaping in the United States. Ricke focuses on how Youtube … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 17, 2015

Posted on February 17, 2015 by James Castrillo

American Railroads: decline and renaissance in the twentieth century by Robert E. Gallamore and John R. Meyer HE2751 .G337 2014 New Arrivals, 2nd Floor This work on America’s Railroad systems by Gallamore and Meyer paints a roller coaster ride that … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – January 6, 2015

Posted on January 6, 2015 by James Castrillo

America’s Public Lands: From Yellowstone to Smokey Bear and Beyond by Randall K. Wilson HD216 .W48 2014 New Arrivals , 2nd Floor In this book, Wilson concisely explains the past, present, and future of public lands in the United States. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday- December 16, 2014

Posted on December 16, 2014 by James Castrillo

The Oxford illustrated history of the first World War edited by Hew Strachan D521 .W64 2014 New Arrivals, 2nd Floor 2014 officially marks the 100th anniversary of the start of World War 1. To mark this anniversary, the library is … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Mobile Device Charging Station

Posted on December 4, 2014 by James Castrillo

With the advent of always having your mobile device on you, comes the need to constantly keep them powered. If you are tired of carrying your charging cord at all times or have left yours at home, then stop by … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 7, 2014

Posted on October 7, 2014 by James Castrillo

Big Data: a Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think by Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Kenneth Cukier New Arrivals, 2nd floor This is the most interesting book written in recent times illustrating how big data is transforming our daily … Continue reading →

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