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.

Advantage Wisconsin: Growing the Research Infrastructure

Posted on March 31, 2008 by kyle

Being a part of the University of Wisconsin has its advantages, such as faculty and students having access to the print collections of the other campus libraries. Yet, our world has changed to one that relies heavily on the Internet … Continue reading →

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Use E-books?

Posted on March 27, 2008 by kyle

If you haven’t noticed, the Library loves surveys. (As an aside – a big thank you to all that completed the LibQUAL survey! We will going through the results and come up a plan of action to improve our resources … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 25

Posted on March 25, 2008 by kyle

Hooked: Ethics, the Medical Profession, and the Pharmaceutical Industry by Howard Brody R724 .B76 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Have you ever wondered why doctors prescribe some medications over another, even if they claim to have the same effect? … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 18

Posted on March 18, 2008 by kyle

Generation Digital: Politics, Commerce & Childhood in the Age of the Internet by Kathryn Montgomery HQ784 .M3 M66 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor The cover of this book, as you may notice, has a picture of a young girl … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – March 4

Posted on March 4, 2008 by kyle

You Have No Rights: Stories of America in an Age of Repression by Matthew Rothschild KF4749 .R68 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Martha has a sign on her door that reads, ‘The FBI has not been here.’ She says … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 26

Posted on February 26, 2008 by kyle

The Baroque World of Fernando Botero by John Sillevis N6679 .B6 A4 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor Here we go again with more pretty pictures and coffee table books! If you’re not familiar with Fernando Botero, you should be. … Continue reading →

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Invest Now, Relax Later!

Posted on February 21, 2008 by kyle

6 March 2008 – 4 PM BI Lab (room 2211 in the University Library) Financial markets – they’re like roller coasters – rocketing up, plunging down, leveling out and any variation in between. For those involved, it can be a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 19

Posted on February 19, 2008 by kyle

The Transformation of American Politics: Activist Government and the Rise of Conservatism edited by Paul Pierson & Theda Skocpol JK421 .T82 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor With the presidential primary today, I thought that a book on politics would … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 12

Posted on February 12, 2008 by kyle

Big Box Swindle: The True Cost of Mega-Retailers and the Fight for America’s Independent Businesses by Stacy Mitchell HF5468 .M58 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor After reading the Royal Purple about local coffeehouses being unaffected by McD’s and separately … Continue reading →

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History in Pictures from LC

Posted on February 6, 2008 by kyle

Just like us, the Library of Congress has a flickr account. Unfortunately for us, LoC has kicked our behinds when it comes to content. They have over three thousand photographs from their collections for all the world to view, admire, … Continue reading →

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