Monthly Archives: April 2015

Preservation Week: From the Archives: Mounting Photographs

It’s preservation week! An entire week dedicated to discussing the concerns and solutions regarding preservation of rare books and unique collections. Here in the Archives & Special Collections at the University of Puget Sound, we’ll be showing you some common … Continue reading

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Get ready for 24/7! Laptop Locks are Available at the Circ Desk!

Collins Library wants you prepared for Finals Week! The library hours during that period will be: May 3 – 5 Sun – Tues 9 a.m. – Open 24 Hours May 10 – 14 Sun – Thur 9 a.m. – Open 24 … Continue reading

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All the Light We Cannot See: A Novel By Anthony Doerr

This novel tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both overcome personal obstacles and try to survive the devastation of World War II.  The highly acclaimed author, Anthony … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Preservation Week’s Metal Fasteners

            It’s preservation week! An entire week dedicated to discussing the concerns and solutions regarding preservation of rare books and unique collections. Here in the Archives & Special Collections at the University of Puget Sound, … Continue reading

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3rd Annual Gwen Phibbs Cookie Bake-off, May 6, 3:30-4 p.m., Misner Room, Collins Library

Celebrate the last day of classes! Come enjoy cookies baked by Collins Library staff inspired by the recipes from Mrs. Gwen Phibbs Collegiate Cookies Cookbook. Back by popular demand is the Collins Library Cookie Bake-off.  Several years ago it was … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Preservation Week’s Frayed Edges

It’s preservation week! An entire week dedicated to discussing the concerns and solutions regarding preservation of rare books and unique collections. Here in the Archives & Special Collections at the University of Puget Sound, we’ll be showing you some common … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Flute Ensemble – Chamber Music from London & Vienna, Friday, May 1 at 3:15 p.m.

Flute Ensemble: Chamber Music from London & Vienna Friday, May 1, 2015 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Collins Memorial Library, Reading Room Performance by: Whitney Reveyrand, Megan Reich, Bianca Lim, Colin Babcock Flutes, Nic Bailon, Cello

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Behind the Archives Door event: “Documenting the Slide from Hope to Chaos: The Road to Tian’anmen Square”

Tuesday, May 5th, 4:00 p.m. Archives & Special Collections, 2nd Floor, Collins Library Documenting the Slide from Hope to Chaos:  The Road to Tian’anmen Square, Professor David Hull, Asian Studies The Egge Collection is a vast trove of media sources … Continue reading

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2015 Book Collecting Contest Winners

The winners of the 2015 Book Collecting Contest, sponsored by the Collins Library and the Book Club of Washington were announced April 23, 2015. The aim of the contest is to encourage full-time students at Puget Sound to read for … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Preservation Week’s Detached Book Boards

It’s preservation week! An entire week dedicated to discussing the concerns and solutions regarding preservation of rare books and unique collections. Here in the Archives & Special Collections at the University of Puget Sound, we’ll be showing you some common … Continue reading

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