Author Archives: kyle

About kyle

I'm the library guy. No, seriously, I'm the only male reference & instruction librarian. I also have the pleasure of serving several campus committees, the Academic Staff Assembly and the Chancellor's Task Force on LGBT Issues, among others.

New Stuff Tuesday – October 25

Posted on October 25, 2011 by kyle

The Branded Mind What Neuroscience Really Tells Us About the Puzzle of the Brain and the Brand by Erik Du Plessis HF5415.12615 .D8 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Now that I’m back from my trip to the Big Apple, all … Continue reading →

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Focused at Crunch Time?

Posted on October 19, 2011 by kyle

Technology can be both a blessing and a curse. We’re always connected to e-mail, social networking, text messages, Twitter, the news, sports scores – all on your smartphone, laptop, netbook, tablet, or electronic device. Do you have a hard time … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 18

Posted on October 18, 2011 by kyle

We’ll Always Have Paris American Tourists in France Since 1930 by Harvey Levenstein DC34.5 .A44 L49 2004 New Arrivals, 2nd floor As I busily rush around trying to tie up some loose ends before heading to New York tomorrow [HA, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 11

Posted on October 11, 2011 by kyle

Social Media ROI Managing and Measuring Social Media Efforts in Your Organization Olivier Blanchard HM742 .B53 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Social media has been embraced by pretty much everyone in some form or another [whether they actively participate is … Continue reading →

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We’ll Miss You, Steve

Posted on October 6, 2011 by kyle

In case you haven’t heard, Steve Jobs passed away. I know that I’m not alone in finding out about his death using one of his company’s devices [iPhone, personally]. One of my Facebook friends said it best: iSad. Whether you … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 4

Posted on October 4, 2011 by kyle

Protecting Children from Violence Evidence-Based Interventions edited by James Michael Lampinen and Kathy Sexton-Radek HQ784 .V55 P76 2010 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I had the pleasure of spending the weekend bowling with my little niece for her birthday, as she … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 27

Posted on September 27, 2011 by kyle

The Dolphin in the Mirror Exploring Dolphin Minds and Saving Dolphin Lives by Diana Reiss QL737 .C432 R457 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Animals are fascinating creatures, and when they live in water, it’s even cooler. I remember going up … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 20

Posted on September 20, 2011 by kyle

The Risks of Prescription Drugs edited by Donald Light RA401 .A3 R57 2010 New Arrivals, 2nd floor You may have heard on the controversy at UW-Madison in the past year or so with regards to the doctors receiving ‘perks’ from … Continue reading →

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That’s Some Mindset You’ve Got There

Posted on August 24, 2011 by kyle

The incoming freshman class invades Whitewater starting next week [R U READY?!]. That also means that Beloit College has released their annual Mindset List for the Class of 2015. I both love and hate reading this list, and it will … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 16

Posted on August 16, 2011 by kyle

The Portuguese: A Modern History by Barry Hatton DP538 .H37 2011 New Book Island, 2nd floor I just found out yesterday that a good friend from my study abroad program is getting married over Labor Day weekend in Santa Fe, … Continue reading →

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