Monthly Archives: February 2013

February is Black History Month – Series #3

This week’s blog post about Black History Month focuses on the spoken word of African Americans. The playlist, available from our streaming music service Music Online, is compiled from the Smithsonian Folkways archive of recorded performances. It features oratory, poetry, … Continue reading

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“Sophomore Slump” Support

Need a little research boost? Remember the liaison librarians are here for you!  If you’re in need of research assistance, just want to chat about how best to approach a project, or would like some help in managing all those … Continue reading

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Photo album helps impart 125 years of University of Puget Sound's story

For John Finney, compiling his alma mater’s family photo album has been a labor of love. Read more. See more archived photos in A Sound Past.

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We Support Free Access to Scientific Information!

We agree with the White House and support Free Access to Scientific Information.

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Collins Library Links: Focus on Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Focus on Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Interlibrary loan (ILL) supplements the library’s collection by obtaining material needed for teaching and learning that are not owned by the library or available through Summit. It continues to be an important service as users … Continue reading

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For Valentine's Day, Crouch Fine Arts Library Highlights Things of the Heart!

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Crouch Fine Arts Library is highlighting books from its special collections that reflect the heart and things of the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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February is Black History Month – Series #2

This week’s blog post about Black History Month highlights collections of images in the ARTstor Digital Library. Some of the excellent resources on the African American experience are documented by photographs, paintings, illustrations, cultural objects, sculpture, and prints from museums, … Continue reading

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Rocking Chair Room Reading Hour Showcases Great Collection of Children's Literature

Puget Sound’s youngest readers were out in full force this past Saturday, Feb. 9, during our second Rocking Chair Room Reading Hour.  Chelsea Pemberton read If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant and our young “scholars” had the chance … Continue reading

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The Library Is a Place For All

This recent blog post on Salon.com, “Bring back shushing librarians,” pleads to bring back shushing librarians. Ah — what a concept! The grim-faced, dour librarian controlling and patrolling the learning environment for the sake of peace and quiet. The librarian … Continue reading

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