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.

The Library is the Place to Be!

Posted on May 13, 2009 by kyle

Finals have started, and we know that without looking at the calendar. According to Patty, our Circulation Coordinator, our numbers have been through the roof. Tuesday’s gate count (the number of individuals leaving the library) totaled 2,689 – the largest … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 12

Posted on May 12, 2009 by kyle

The Big Squeeze: Tough Times for the American Worker By Steven Greenhouse HD8072.5 .G74 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor When it comes to today’s news, it seems like everyone is living and breathing the economy. Conservations center around downsizing … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – May 5

Posted on May 5, 2009 by kyle

Politics at the Airport: Edited by Mark Salter HE9797.4 .S4 P65 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor The semester ends in fifteen days – not that anyone is counting. For many, that means it’s travel time. For some lucky individuals, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 28

Posted on April 28, 2009 by kyle

Appetite for Self-Destruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age By Steve Knopper ML3790 .K57 2009 New Book Island, 2nd floor I left the selection of this week’s New Stuff Tuesday up to one of our … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 21

Posted on April 21, 2009 by kyle

Motoring: The Highway Experience in America By John Jakle & Keith Sculle GV1021 .J33 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor With spring on the verge of breaking through, our minds instantly begin to think to summer. When you think of … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 14

Posted on April 14, 2009 by kyle

Measuring Up: What Educational Testing Really Tells Us By Daniel Koretz LB3051 .K667 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor I wish that I had a longer name for only one reason. When I was doing the achievement tests in elementary … Continue reading →

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YouTube for Smart People

Posted on April 10, 2009 by kyle

Some people kill time by watching YouTube videos or your favorite television shows on Hulu for hours. And if Alec Baldwin is correct, then your brain will turn to mush. What if there was a place where you could watch … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – April 7

Posted on April 7, 2009 by kyle

Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages By Anne Mendelson SF251 .M46 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor In honor of Barb’s 200th blog post over the weekend, this week’s featured title made me think of her and … Continue reading →

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Works Cited & Annotated Bibliographies

Posted on April 5, 2009 by kyle

Unsure how to cite a book, article, newspaper or website at the end of your paper? Curious how to reference a citation in your paper? The University Library Citing References guides provide examples of citing books, newspapers, magazines and internet … Continue reading →

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Just Who Are the G20?

Posted on April 2, 2009 by kyle

As the G20 Summit wrapped up today in London, some of you may wonder, “What makes these twenty countries so special?” or perhaps, “Which countries are part of this ‘elite’ group?” In honor of the historic meeting, Global Market Information … Continue reading →

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