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 – April 27

Posted on April 27, 2010 by kyle

Born Entrepreneurs, Born Leaders: How Your Genes Affect Your Work Life by Scott Shane QH457 .S53 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor We all know the significance of the role that our genetic make-up plays in our lives. Those little … Continue reading →

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Economic Data for Free? Yes, Please.

Posted on April 22, 2010 by kyle

I confess. I’m a sucker for free stuff. More specifically, I like finding credible, well-respected information freely available online. So when the World Bank announced that they were opening up their statistical resources for free, you can imagine that I’m … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 20

Posted on April 20, 2010 by kyle

Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future by Jim Cassio & Alice Rush GE60 .C397 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor We’re coming up on the end of the semester and a time where those graduating are searching for … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 13

Posted on April 13, 2010 by kyle

How To Teach Physics to Your Dog by Chad Orzel QC24.5 .O79 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Physics: not exactly a subject that is high on many people’s list of favorites. I know that I took the required physics … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 6

Posted on April 6, 2010 by kyle

Animating Difference: Race, Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Films for Children by C. Richard King, Carmen Lugo-Lugo & Mary Bloodsworth-Lugo HM1091 .K56 2010 New Book Island, 2nd floor Growing up as youngsters, everyone has their favorite movies. In many cases, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 30

Posted on March 30, 2010 by kyle

Say Everything: How Blogging Began, What It’s Becoming and Why It Matters by Scott Rosenberg HM851 .R674 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor It’s hard to believe – it feels just like yesterday that we started the Andersen Library Blog. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 16

Posted on March 16, 2010 by kyle

The Battle of Ole Miss Civil Rights v. States’ Rights by Frank Lambert LD3413 .L36 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor As we all know, the middle years of the twentieth century were a very tumultuous time for the civil … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 9

Posted on March 9, 2010 by kyle

Beginning Google Maps Mashups with Mapplets, KML and GeoRSS: From Novice to Professional by Sterling Udell G70.212 .U34 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Last week as I worked with a class on a research project, the question came up … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 2

Posted on March 2, 2010 by kyle

Playbooks and Checkbooks: An Introduction to the Economics of Modern Sports by Stefan Szymanski GV717 .S993 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor With the Olympics closing this past weekend, the NBA and NHL in the middle of their seasons and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 23

Posted on February 23, 2010 by kyle

Shoptimism: Why the American Consumer Will Keep On Buying No Matter What by Lee Eisenberg HF5415.33 .U6 E47 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor In these pressing economic times, common sense would tell us that we should save every penny … Continue reading →

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