Staff Picks – 5 Random Things Found on the AS SEEN ON TV website
1.) Wallet Ninja – 18 Tools That Fit In Your Wallet [Always be prepared. Always.] 2.) Teddy Tank – As Seen On TV [Can’t decide between getting a bear or a fish tank? Why not get the teddy tank?] 3.) Whoppers the Original Malted Milk Ball Scented Candle (Resist the urge to eat some whoppers […]
Staff Picks – Nancy’s Top 5 BEST Christmas Candies
5.) Peanut Brittle: I know, love it or hate it. I love it. The best is homemade. I have a dear friend who makes it in the microwave and if I whine enough, she’ll make a batch just for me. If my husband is nice to me, I share it with him. I must master […]
Staff Picks – Abby’s Elf GIFs for every occasion
There’s a lot of emotions to feel at the end of the year – excitement, stress, confusion, anticipation, etc. To help express these, consider the following from one of my favorite wintertime movies, Elf (2003). For when you know your finals study guide does not prepare you for the exam the way you […]
Loyola Summer Book League Book Reviews: Part II
Lots of Summer Book Leaguers are writing reviews of the books they’re reading. This is just a small selection of some of the reviews. Many of these books are available to be checked out from the Loyola Libraries! Nancy Merz of Financial Aid reviews The King and Miss Clark by Rebecca Cooper Thumann If you […]
Staff Picks: Margaret’s Favorite Weird Search Engines
To close out 2013, we asked library staff members to write lists–of anything they want. Today we feature Margaret Heller’s favorite weird search engines. Margaret is the Digital Services Librarian at Cudahy Library. Favorite Weird Search Engines Sure, Google is fine, but sometimes you need some specialized information that Google just doesn’t cut it for. […]
Staff Picks: Susan’s Twelve Non-Traditional Songs of Christmas
To close out 2013, we asked library staff members to write lists–of anything they want. Today we feature Susan Wardzala’s twelve non-traditional songs of Christmas. Susan is a reference librarian and the subject specialist for Social Work and Criminal Justice at Lewis Library. The winter holidays are full of family, friends and festivity, but they […]