Monthly Archives: September 2014

6 Historical High Points For Book Banning

I was reading this article on Huffington Post, and I thought you might be interested in reading it, too. -Jane Carlin, Library Director 6 Historical High Points For Book Banning article DOWNLOAD_HUFFPOST

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Spotlight on: The Annual Microscopy Image Contest By Liz Roepke, Peer Research Advisor

Every fall at the Science & Math Summer Research Symposium, the Puget Sound Science Core Facility awards the winners of the Annual Microscopy Image Contest, which is sponsored by Nikon Instruments Inc., and Leica Microsystems. The contest is held to … Continue reading

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From the Archives: “‘Spirit of CPS’ Passes To Its Reward, Faithful Campus Steed Is No More”

The story behind this headline is just about as dismal as it sounds. Upon rummaging through the archives I came across this headline in an issue of The Puget Sound Trail dated September 28th of 1928, and it most certainly … Continue reading

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Which Banned Book Are You?

Published September 23, 2014 | By Michael Lieberman Banned Books Week is September 21st through the 27th. Celebrate the freedom to read. Stand up against censorship. Take our quiz to find out which banned book you are, and exhibit the … Continue reading

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In the Popular Collection: “Still Life with Bread Crumbs”, by bestselling author, Anna Quindlen

Featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and on NPR! An ode to second chances, Anna Quindlen’s novel Still Life with Bread Crumbs tells the story of a world renowned photographer who decides to give up her former … Continue reading

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Dewey Decimal and the Librarians

The year was 1963. The place was St. Paul, Minnesota. The band was Dewey Decimal and the Librarians. The rest they say is history.  What we do know is that they “produced a sensation at Macalester College and throughout Minnesota … Continue reading

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“At-Home” Preservation with Gudrun Aurand, October 9th, 4–5:30 p.m.

“At-Home” Preservation with Gudrun Aurand October 9, 2014 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Archives & Special Collections, Collins Memorial Library Hosted by Katie Henningsen, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian and Jean Fisher, Tacoma Public Library Northwest Room. Sponsored by the Tacoma … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Recent Additions

The Archives & Special Collections recently added quite a few items to the collections.  A small sampling is on display outside of the Archives & Special Collections.  Take a look at our video (link below) or stop by during our Open … Continue reading

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Book Power Redux Artist Talk: Exploring Landscape, Nature and the Power of Prints and Artists’ Book with artist Nicole Pietrantoni.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 7–8 p.m. Collins Library Room 020 Nicole Pietrantoni is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, where she teaches printmaking and book arts.  Her piece, Precipitous, is one of the works featured in … Continue reading

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Popular Reading Collection: Get ready to FACEOFF!

What better way to start the school year than with a thrilling new read? Get ready to FACEOFF! For the first time, some of the world’s most celebrated thriller characters will meet head-to-head in 11 captivating stories. Will your favorite … Continue reading

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