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.

Library Land Trivia – Week 3

Posted on September 24, 2007 by kyle

Week 3 Question I need an article from the Harvard Business Review from 1997. List two places that I can go to get it. Only one can be a database. Hint: Use the Journal Holdings List. Week 3 Bonus Question … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia’s Week 1 Winner

Posted on September 18, 2007 by kyle

Congratulations to Hayley Castro – her name was pulled from this week’s drawing and she will receive free pizza from Toppers! Way to get the answer right, Hayley! And thanks for all of you that participated! For those of you … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 18

Posted on September 18, 2007 by kyle

Through support of Student Tech Fee, faculty and students now have access to Sage Journals Online, a collection of about 450 journals in Communication Studies, Criminology, Education, Health Sciences, Management & Organization Studies, Materials Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – Week 2

Posted on September 17, 2007 by kyle

Week 2 Question The Library has 10 group study rooms. Which room has a view of Hyer Hall? Please specify the room number. Week 2 Bonus Question On which floor will you find big, comfy, beanbag-esque chairs? You’ve got the … Continue reading →

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Add Us to Your Buddy List

Posted on September 14, 2007 by kyle

Picture this: You’re sitting in your dorm room, working on an assignment or paper for class. The weather has already started to turn a little chilly and you’re already in your PJs. You’ve been working on homework for the last … Continue reading →

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The Facebook of Journal Publishing

Posted on September 12, 2007 by kyle

How do you expand your publishing business and make more money? Most would not respond by giving away your product for free, but that’s just what Reed Elsevier is going to do. They’ve decided to go out on a limb … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 11

Posted on September 11, 2007 by kyle

Americans: [1940-2006] Edited by Kunsthalle Wien, Peter Weiermair, & Gerald Matt Oversize TR644 .A48 2006 New Book Island, 2nd floor Studying recent history is fun, but it’s even better when there are pictures. Today’s featured item is a collection of … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – Week 1

Posted on September 10, 2007 by kyle

Week 1 Question How many hours is the Library physically open each week? Week 1 Bonus Question If you are having problems locating resources for your assignments, in what ways can you contact a librarian for assistance? List two of … Continue reading →

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Just Answer the Question…

Posted on September 5, 2007 by kyle

… and you could win! The Library is sponsoring a trivia contest in which students have a chance to win great weekly prizes or an even better grand prize. All you have to do is come into the library and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 4

Posted on September 4, 2007 by kyle

“They Take Our Jobs!”: And 20 Other Myths About Immigration By Aviva Chomsky JV6455 .C46 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor Immigration, one of the hot-button topics of the last few years and major key issues of the upcoming election, … Continue reading →

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