Monthly Archives: September 2011

Celebrate Banned Books Week – Freedom to Read: Sept. 24-Oct. 1, 2011

Banned Books Week is Sept. 24 – Oct. 1, 2011! This annual event celebrates the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. While highlighting the benefits of free and open access to information, it draws attention to … Continue reading

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Emma Spalding Wins "Piece It Together" Award!

A few weeks ago, Collins Library held the “Piece It Together” puzzle mystery event and winner Emma Spalding goes home with the grand prize: a brand new Kindle, and she is featured in our blog! Emma shares with us her … Continue reading

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William Morris: The Art of the Book Reception & Lecture: Sept. 21, 6-8 p.m.

William Morris & the Art of the Book: The Private Library of Jack Walsdorf, August 26 – October 14 See exhibit photos and read more about Jack Walsdorf’s William Morris collection! Tacoma, Wash. –The Collins Memorial Library and the University … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Violin by Grace Youn, Friday, Sept. 16, 4:30-5 p.m.!

Join us Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, at 4:30-5 p.m. as Grace Youn plays her violin in the Reading Room, our first performance of the new school year!

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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences Summer Research Symposium, Tues. Sept. 13, 3:30-5 p.m.!

Please join us Tuesday, September 13, 2011 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Collins Memorial Library East reading room The symposium is an informal, drop-in event with light refreshments, offering students an opportunity to present their research in poster format and … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Welcome Back Issue Part II

Fall 2011 – Welcome Back Issue: Part II Research Skills –  Tips to Help Your Students Succeed It’s time to dust off the books (literally in Collins Library after a summer of construction) and get ready for the fall semester.  … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Fall 2011 – Part I

Welcome Back Issue Fall 2011 Take your learning to new heights!: The library now has an elevator that goes from top to bottom.  The new elevator is located adjacent to the circulation desk and now provides easy access to our … Continue reading

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COLLINS UNBOUND: "COLLINS LIBRARY LINKS"

The Dashboard provides information on the number of visitors to our building, searches on our web site, the most frequently consulted journals and databases, as well as the number of books purchased and circulated, and much more.   The Dashboard is … Continue reading

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