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 – October 16

Posted on October 16, 2007 by kyle

Latin American Posters: Public Aesthetics and Mass Politics Edited by Russ Davidson Oversize F1414.2 .L32983 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor This is one of those books where I’m like, “OH! SHINY!” and I can’t resist picking it up off … Continue reading →

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Using LexisNexis From Off-Campus

Posted on October 16, 2007 by kyle

It has come to our attention that sometimes when trying to access LexisNexis from off-campus brings up the company’s login prompt, even after logging in through the library’s proxy server. Don’t worry, we’re working with the folks at LexisNexis to … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 9

Posted on October 9, 2007 by kyle

Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming By Bjorn Lomborg QC981.8 .G56 L657 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor The author of our featured book, named one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in 2004, isn’t keen on … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia’s Final Winners

Posted on October 9, 2007 by kyle

Congratulations to Michelle Simon – her name was pulled from this week’s drawing and she will receive a free massage from the University Health and Counseling Services! Way to get the answer right, Michelle! And thanks for all of you … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2

Posted on October 2, 2007 by kyle

Opening Day: The Story of Jackie Robinson’s First Season By Jonathan Eig GV865 .R6 E35 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Now I understand that baseball may be a sore subject (at least the Packers are doing well, right?), but … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia’s Week 3 Winner

Posted on October 2, 2007 by kyle

Congratulations to Kyle Butzine – his name was pulled from this week’s drawing and he will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Sweet Spot! Way to get the answer right, Kyle! And thanks for all of you that participated! … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – Week 4

Posted on October 1, 2007 by kyle

Week 4 Question The Library has 10 laptops available for in-library use. How many hours can you check out and use a laptop in the library? Week 4 Bonus Question True or False? The Library has 2 digital projectors available … Continue reading →

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“Love Your Library” Winning Video

Posted on September 28, 2007 by kyle

Back in June, Barb posted a video from the “I Love My Library” Contest, sponsored by Gale (link to original post), which featured a woman that resembled our very own Kelly dancing around the library. Sadly, that video didn’t win. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 25

Posted on September 25, 2007 by kyle

Food Safety Second Edition By Nina E. Redman TX531 .R44 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor When you think about food safety, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Salmonella? E. coli? Three-second rule? With the recent outbreaks of … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia’s Week 2 Winner

Posted on September 25, 2007 by kyle

Congratulations to Krista Wolfe – her name was pulled from this week’s drawing and she will receive a free sweatshirt from the University Bookstore! Way to get the answer right, Krista! And thanks for all of you that participated! For … Continue reading →

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