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.

What to Read Next?

Posted on June 26, 2009 by kyle

It’s summertime – for some, that’s the time when they actually read books for enjoyment. Although I don’t normally read a whole bunch (I know, I’m a failure of a librarian), I did just finish my second book of the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 23

Posted on June 23, 2009 by kyle

College Drinking: Reframing a Social Problem By George Dowdall HV5135 .D69 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor On days when the thermometer reaches into the nineties and you began to sweat the second you step outside, nothing cools you down … Continue reading →

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Discontinued: STAT-USA

Posted on June 22, 2009 by kyle

The Library will not continue to subscribe to STAT-USA. Our current subscription runs through the end of this month (June). The resource, produced by the US Department of Commerce, provides market research and analysis on international business opportunities. If you … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 16

Posted on June 16, 2009 by kyle

Manage the Media: (Don’t Let the Media Manage You) By William Holstein HD59.6 .U6 H653 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor A reputation, whether individual or group, is intangible and can pave the way to success or failure. Public perception … Continue reading →

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The Global Struggle

Posted on June 10, 2009 by kyle

I feel like the majority of what I blog about is the economy and trying to come up with synonyms for recession. I guess that as the business librarian, it is expected of me. America is not alone in the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 9

Posted on June 9, 2009 by kyle

Permissions, A Survival Guide: Blunt Talk About Art As Intellectual Property By Susan Bielstein KF3050 .B54 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor I love pretty pictures when flipping through the pages of a magazine or a book. Have you ever … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 3

Posted on June 3, 2009 by kyle

Two Billions Cars: Driving Towards Sustainability By Daniel Sperling & Deborah Gordon HE5611 .S67 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor Yes, I understand that it’s actually Wednesday (and really almost Thursday). However, I found myself stuck in Illinois until last … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 26

Posted on May 26, 2009 by kyle

Making Milwaukee Mightier: Planning and the Politics of Growth, 1910-1960 By John McCarthy HT177 .M48 M33 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor As a person that is from the “wrong” side of the border, I can’t say that I know … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 19

Posted on May 19, 2009 by kyle

The Television Will Be Revolutionized: By Amanda Lotz PN1992.5 .L68 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor According to the Nielsen’s Three-Screen Report (PDF), Americans watch a lot of video, between using the traditional TV, internet and mobile devices. Now that … Continue reading →

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Stay On Top of the Market

Posted on May 15, 2009 by kyle

There’s existing home sales, consumer prices, unemployment, retail sales… the list keeps going. Staying atop of the latest economic trends is a full-time job for many people. You could watch the nightly news or check Wall Street Journal or CNN … Continue reading →

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