Monthly Archives: April 2013

Collins Library Links: How the Library Can Help Your Students During End of the Semester Rush

April 2013 “Down to the Wire” How the Library Can Help Your Students During End of the Semester Rush Class on Demand – Research Help Made to Order:  Librarians will design a class on a topic specifically to meet the … Continue reading

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Academic Integrity @ Puget Sound Teaches You How to Identify and Avoid Plagiarism

Academic Integrity @ Puget Sound teaches you how to identify and avoid plagiarism.

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Happy Birthday, John Dowland and Benjamin Britten!

This year commemorates the anniversary of two English composers: John Dowland (b. 1563) and Benjamin Britten (b. 1913). Although centuries apart, Britten was drawn to Dowland’s work as a source of English song composition and expressive musical gestures. The works … Continue reading

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Pierce County Reads: “Hemingway and Women” By Ann Putnam, May 2, 2013, 7 p.m.

Hemingway and Women A Presentation by Ann Putnam, (English Department, University of Puget Sound) May 2, 2013 @ 7pm King’s Books 218 St Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402 Ann Putnam holds a Ph.D. in American Literature from the University of … Continue reading

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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Jared Honda

My name is Jared Honda and I am a freshman here at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Mathematics and hoping to receive a double major with Exercise Science.  I just recently became a part of Greek Life here … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Flute-Piccolo Trio, Friday, April 26, 2 p.m.!

Please join us! Music in the Library  – Flute/Piccolo Trio! Friday, April 26, 2013 2-2:20 p.m. Collins Library Performance by Whitney Reveyrand, Melissa Gaughan, Kaitlynn Fix  

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Letterology Blog Focuses on Letters, Design, and Typography

This blog is run by local artist and graphic designer Jennifer Kennard.  She focuses on  all aspects of letters, design and typography.  Her site has links to other resources and is always a feast for the eyes.  Check it out … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Preserving More Than Just Photos

This week, April 21-27th, the nation celebrates Preservation Week and we’re doing our share of celebrating this week at Collins Memorial Library! On April 23rd, Collins held a Preservation Basics Workshop in which archivists and librarians from Collins and the … Continue reading

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How To Become a 21st Century Librarian

Interested in Librarianship? Read this article on the challenging and rewarding aspects of this career!

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Recommended Reading: “The Language of Flowers”

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Ballantine) is an intriguing book about one girl’s connection to the world through flowers and their meanings. A perfect spring time read! -Library student staff

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