Monthly Archives: April 2012

Jennie Noreen Wins Annual Library Art Award 2012

Jennie Noreen is the 2012 recipient of the 10th annual Library Art Award for her collection of unique and creative photographs which will be displayed in the library for one year. To make her photographs, Jennie uses the body as … Continue reading

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Library Open All Night! April 29-May 1 & May 6-10!

The Collins Library will be open 24/7 on April 29-May 1, and May 6-10!  We wish you the very best on Finals week as the semester ends, and a fantastic summer as the warmth sets in!  Good luck!

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Music in the library – "Cellists" Bronwyn Hagerty & Alana Roth, Apr.27, 3:30 p.m.

Join us for a recital by Cellists Bronwyn Hagerty & Alana Roth for our Music in the Library series! Friday, Apr.27, 2012 3:30- 4 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room

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Washington Library Snapshot Day Results, Wednesday, April 11!

Read the Library Snapshot Day 2012 results that took place on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 – on this  special and  typical day in Collins Memorial Library. We were one of many Washington libraries participating in this annual event demonstrating the … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!

They say today is William Shakepeare’s birthday! Read Huffington Post’s Shakespeare article about the most famous and beloved dramatist of all time. And you can find even more intriguing information in our library resources for History and English. Check out … Continue reading

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Found in the Stacks by Julie Christoph: "Tacoma Invites You"

This is a little Chamber of Commerce booklet (Call No. F899.T2 T27) from the 1920s that I’ve used in teaching. It offers information about local attractions, as well as a stunning piece of PR called “Tacoma” by C.E. Stevens, featuring … Continue reading

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Grizz Visits Library Staff for National Library Workers Day!

Lucky were the library staff and student employees who had the thrill of Grizz’s visit during National Library Week, which also celebrates Library Workers Day! Some staff workers were appreciated with a hug from Grizz, a memorable snap shot, and … Continue reading

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Found in the Stacks by Shirley Skeel – Titus Alone from the Gormenghast Novels

Titus Alone, is one of three tales in the Gormenghast Novels, An incredible find written by English Author Mervyn Peake, 1959. Find it in our library stacks, call number PR6031E183G65! Amazon.com Review says, “Mervyn Peake’s gothic masterpiece, the Gormenghast trilogy, … Continue reading

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Tuesday, April 10, 2012 is National Library Workers Day!

It’s National Library Workers Day! Today is a day for library staff, users, administrators and Friends groups to recognize the valuable contributions made by all library workers. Stop by the Collins Library and say hello to staff whose work keeps … Continue reading

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Study Abroad Reference Services!

Studying abroad next year, or just finishing up this semester, did you know that there are many services available to you provided by Collins Library. Of course all of our online resources are available to all of our students from … Continue reading

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