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.

Economy Got You Down?

Posted on July 23, 2008 by kyle

I hate to sound like a downer, but with all of the news reports about the lackluster economy, it’s hard not to think about the difficult times upon us. On the other hand, Consumerist shared a reader’s comments about seven … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 15

Posted on July 15, 2008 by kyle

The Last Lecture: A Love Story For Your Life QA76.2 .P38 L3 2008 DVD Center Video Collection, 1st floor This week’s featured item came highly recommended from Char… almost a month ago. She said that we had just gotten it … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 8

Posted on July 8, 2008 by kyle

Healthcare Tsunami: The Wave of Consumerism That Will Change US Business by Dean Halverson & Wayne Glowac RA410.53 .H35 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor The skyrocketing cost of oil isn’t the only concern of the minds of many Americans. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – July 1

Posted on July 1, 2008 by kyle

Gusher of Lies: The Dangerous Delusions of “Energy Independence” by Robert Bryce TJ163.25 .U6 B79 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor With oil prices nearing $143 a barrel, one has to wonder about this energy independence that has been buzzing … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 24

Posted on June 24, 2008 by kyle

The Book of Salsa: A Chronicle of Urban Music from the Caribbean to New York City by César Miguel Rondón translated by Frances Aparicio with Jackie White ML3475 .R6613 2008 New Book Island, 2nd floor We’re going to spice things … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 17

Posted on June 17, 2008 by kyle

You’re going to be excited this week – we’re featuring not one, but two new electronic resources for the university community to utilize. I know, contain yourself. First up, we have a fantastic Reference Collection here in the Library. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

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Book ‘Rentals’?

Posted on June 13, 2008 by kyle

Alright, it’s Friday and I have to share this. The text reads: book rental service? was just thinking. my sister does -alot- of reading, and spends like $1000 a year on just books alone. most of them she reads once … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – June 10

Posted on June 10, 2008 by kyle

The Fine Art of Small Talk: How to Start a Conversation, Keep It Going, Build Networking Skills—and Leave a Positive Impression! by Debra Fine BJ2121 .F5 2005 New Book Island, 2nd floor I’m heading to Seattle to a conference this … Continue reading →

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Even More Wikipedias

Posted on June 6, 2008 by kyle

Back in May 2007, I wrote a post about alternatives to Wikipedia (view original post), one of which was a serious contender to the ever-popular, user-generated/edited encyclopedia and the other being a spoof. Since it’s Friday, Wired Magazine found even … Continue reading →

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Watch That Footprint Too!

Posted on June 2, 2008 by kyle

Everyone has probably heard that you should be mindful of your carbon footprint – you know, what you do and its environmental impact. Well, as I was flipping through a magazine, I read that there’s another footprint to consider! In … Continue reading →

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