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 – November 13

Posted on November 14, 2012 by kyle

Remixthebook: by Mark Amerika PS3551 .M37 R46 2011 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I don’t watch much television, but I will admit here that I do watch one show religiously: Glee. That’s right – I’m a total Gleek, and I’m not … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – November 6

Posted on November 6, 2012 by kyle

Social Media is Bullshit: by BJ Mendelson HM742 .M4596 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor I found myself watching TV this weekend, a rare occurrence for someone that doesn’t have cable. Since it was late, Saturday Night Live was on, and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 30

Posted on October 30, 2012 by kyle

How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politics by Quintus Tullius Cicero HD58.7 .P7427 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor The race to the White House is nearing the finish, with early voting underway and the polls opening … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 23

Posted on October 23, 2012 by kyle

Help the Helper: Building a Culture of Extreme Teamwork by Kevin Pritchard & John Eliot HD58.7 .P7427 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Going along with the theme of the first ‘crunch time’ of the semester, you’re either writing a research … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 16

Posted on October 16, 2012 by kyle

The College Student’s Guide to Writing a Great Research Paper: 101 Easy Tips & Tricks to Make Your Work Stand Out by Erika Eby PE1408 .E296 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Things are picking up with the semester, and the … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 9

Posted on October 9, 2012 by kyle

Vaccine: The Debate in Modern America by Mark Largent RJ240 .L37 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor As I walked past Walgreens the other day, I was reminded to get my flu and shingles shots. [I didn’t take them up on … Continue reading →

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Bullying: Not Just on the Playground Anymore

Posted on October 7, 2012 by kyle

Last week, a video went viral, showing a newscaster from La Crosse making an example out of a personal attack she received about her appearance to raise awareness about bullying. While some debate the merit of the “bullying”, it nonetheless … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – October 2

Posted on October 2, 2012 by kyle

Food and the City: Urban Agriculture and the New Food Revolution by Jennifer Cockrall-King S494.5 .U72 C63 New Arrivals, 2nd floor The focus of going local has been all the rage for several years now, and it seems like a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 25

Posted on September 25, 2012 by kyle

Mathletics: A Scientist Explains 100 Amazing Things About the World of Sports by John Barrow GV 706.8 .B373 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor This past weekend, I did something that I had previously thought was unthinkable – I ran a … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 18

Posted on September 18, 2012 by kyle

Why Calories Count: Science to Politics by Marion Nestle & Malden Nesheim TX551 .N3977 2012 New Arrivals, 2nd floor With the return of the semester, it’s a return to old habits like a rushed lunch or snacking on whatever might … Continue reading →

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