Staff Picks – Ben’s Top Ten Informative Maps
I love maps. There’s something about the representation of the world in a map that can really transform the way I think about the way people live. Here is a selection of some of my favorite maps that I came across in the past year and a bit of why I find them so fascinating. […]
Staff Picks – Karen Wonders: Moustache Even Ask? The best of the best (famous people edition)
Tom Selleck – the best (likely) always and forever. Burt Reynolds – has to get first runner up. It’s a close call, but there is just something missing when it comes to his stache. Nick Offerman – while I know he is not from Chicago, he rocks a classic Chicago stache with the best of […]
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 […]
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. […]