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.

Special Report: The Social Web

Posted on June 6, 2011 by kyle

This came across one of the fantastic librarian listservs that I’m on: a series of articles from IEEE Spectrum, a leading trade magazine on all things technology, on social media and the Internet. The Special Report: The Social Web features … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 31

Posted on May 31, 2011 by kyle

It’s Not Just Who You Know: Transform Your Life (and Your Organization) By Turning Colleagues and Contacts Into Lasting, Genuine Relationships by Tommy Spaulding HF5386 .S7512 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Is there anyone that can say that they’ve … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 17

Posted on May 17, 2011 by kyle

Now that the semester has pretty much wrapped up, it might be the time when you can actually work on personal projects. Perhaps you’d like to be somewhat productive with your time away from homework or grading and learn something … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 10

Posted on May 10, 2011 by kyle

The Company Town: The Industrial Edens and Satanic Mills that Shaped the American Economy by Hardy Green HT123 .G723 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor When you think of Cupertino, CA, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? What … Continue reading →

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Featured Resource: Passport GMID

Posted on May 5, 2011 by kyle

Researching countries can be a tricky thing. Using Google to pull together information presents its own pitfalls, with a lot of seemingly bogus sites out there filled with ads and usually only basic facts about countries. What if you need … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 3

Posted on May 3, 2011 by kyle

Mom: The Transformation of Motherhood in Modern America by Rebecca Jo Plant HQ759 .P564 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Just like last week, I have another confession. I love my mom. She’s pretty much a rock star in my … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 26

Posted on April 26, 2011 by kyle

The Twenty-four Hour Mind: The Role of Sleep and Dreaming in our Emotional Lives by Rosalind Cartwright RA786 .C37 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor I must confess: I love sleep. I can’t help it. There’s just something about getting … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 19

Posted on April 19, 2011 by kyle

Firestorm: American Film in the Age of Terrorism by Stephen Prince PN1993.5 .U6 P745 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor There is no doubt that the September 11th terrorist attacks have changed our country and world. No part of society … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 12

Posted on April 12, 2011 by kyle

What I Didn’t Learn in Business School: How Strategy Works in the Real World by Jay Barney & Trish Gorman Clifford HD30.28 .B36835 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor The purpose of going to school and getting an education is … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 5

Posted on April 5, 2011 by kyle

Social Commitments in a Depersonalized World by Edward Lawler, Shane Thye & Jeongkoo Yoon HM1106 .L39 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor The electronic age has revolutionized the way in which we communicate with everyone around us, from friends and … Continue reading →

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