Monthly Archives: August 2013

Friday Fun! Recommended Film – “Around the World in 80 Days”

Even though school is just starting… there’s always time for a study break! Try this fun film: In a lively discussion with Lord Kelvin, inventor Phileas Fogg states his belief that it’s possible for someone to travel around the globe … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Welcome to Campus!

In years past, ASUPS would put out a “freshmen handbook” which included descriptions of campus events, student activities, traditions and songs, and appropriate attire for every event!  Ladies, if you wanted to know whether evening gloves were appropriate at a … Continue reading

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50th Anniversary on the March on Washington

It is important to reflect upon this event in our history as we recognize and honor the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington. The Library of Congress has put together an extensive list of resources to remind us all … Continue reading

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Recommended Reading: “Golden Urchin”

I recommend Golden Urchin by Madeleine Brent. Really interesting settings and characters; I loved ‘em! – Collins Library Staff

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Starting Your Research Right!

Starting on your research project early this year?  You may be able to get your ILLiad requests sooner than you think!  BEFORE submitting ILLiad requests, be sure to ALWAYS check our resources in Collins Library first!  Here’s why! Last year, … Continue reading

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Collins Welcomes New Faculty in our Archives & Special Collections Research Commons!

Collins Library hosted a coffee break for new faculty last Thursday and introduced them to the recently updated 2nd floor of our library.  Over the summer we removed shelving, painted the walls, added additional study tables, and created a presentation … Continue reading

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Did You Know? New online source: PsycTESTS

The Library added PsycTESTS from APA via EBSCO.

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Friday Fun! Recommended Popular Reading Collection book: “Micro”

Check out Micro by Michael Crichton and Richard Preston, from the library’s Popular Reading Collection.  It’s as exciting as Jurassic Park, in a miniature-world Gulliver’s Travels sort of way! – Library staff

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From the Archives: New and improved hours!

Beginning this semester, the Archives & Special Collections will be open Wednesdays from 1:00pm to 7:00pm and Thursdays from 9:00am to 11:30am.  Stop by or make an appointment.

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Recommended Reading: “Swamplandia”

I recommend Swamplandia! by Karen Russell.  “Motherless thirteen-year old Ava Bigtree is left to cope with 98 alligators as she tries to keep her family’s gator-themed adventure park from going under.” – Library staff

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