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 – December 9

Posted on December 9, 2008 by kyle

Geek Speak: How Life + Mathematics = Happiness by Graham Tattersall QA93 .T38 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor Numbers are all around us. They’re unavoidable. You’ve got gas prices, interest rates, caloric intake, time spent working, the prison sentences … Continue reading →

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Ten MORE Tips for Taking Better Photos

Posted on December 3, 2008 by kyle

On Friday (December 5), the Friends of the Library is sponsoring a follow-up to the successful workshop led by Professor Cottle last year to a standing room-only crowd. Cottle continues his discussion of the grammar of photography with (at least) … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – December 2

Posted on December 2, 2008 by kyle

Social Security: A Documentary History by Larry DeWitt, Daniel Béland & Edward Berkowitz HD7125 .D495 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor With the recent tumultuous financial market performance, many people are concerned about their futures, namely, their retirement. While some … Continue reading →

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December Feature: Taking Suggestions

Posted on December 1, 2008 by kyle

Do you have to watch a particular film for class and Blockbuster’s out? Would you like to screen a video for a class that you’re teaching next semester? Have you put your own personal copy of a movie on reserve … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 25

Posted on November 25, 2008 by kyle

Punishment and Inequality in America by Bruce Western HV9471 .W47 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor With news breaking about President Bush’s latest round of presidential pardons, this week’s featured title seemed appropriate to highlight the nation’s justice system. Western, … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 18

Posted on November 18, 2008 by kyle

Remix: Making Art and Commerce Thrive in the Hybrid Economy by Lawrence Lessig KF3020 .L47 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor This week’s featured book should resonate with anyone that has ever downloaded music from Napster (back when it was … Continue reading →

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Keep All Those Sources In One Place

Posted on November 12, 2008 by kyle

Doing research these days can be… interesting. With the mix of print and online sources, creating a list of all the sources for your current and past projects can be a monumental task. If you only use internet resources (*gasp*), … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 11

Posted on November 11, 2008 by kyle

Last Rights: Rescuing the End of Life from the Medical System by Stephen P. Kiernan R726.8 .K52 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Death tends to be one of the heavier topics from which people shy away, as it conjures … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 4

Posted on November 4, 2008 by kyle

The Mediated Presidency: Television News and Presidential Governance by Stephen Farnsworth & S. Robert Lichter E176.1 .F228 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor If you can break away from the television for a second, I’d like to feature a book … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 28

Posted on October 28, 2008 by kyle

Culture and Customs series: Greenwood Press New Book Island, 2nd floor and Main Collection, 3rd floor One of the recurring themes for research projects every year is to write about a country. As nice as it would be to just … Continue reading →

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