Monthly Archives: January 2014

From the Archives: Plutarch (1538)

Amongst the beautiful old tomes in Archives & Special Collections sits a 1538 edition of Plutarch’s Lives. The work explores the actions of Themistocles, Pericles, Aristides, Alcibiades, Coriolanus, Demosthenes, Cicero, Caesar, and Antony in eleven sections. It is both a … Continue reading

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Just in – “Carthage,” by Joyce Carol Oates, in the Popular Reading Collection!

From one of the most respected authors and writers of our time, Carthage, by Joyce Carol Oates, examines the human capacity for violence, forgiveness, and love.  After Zeno Mayfield’s daughter goes missing in the wilds of the Adirondacks, an unlikely … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Citation Managers: When Is the Best Time to Begin Using One?

“I only wish I’d learned this sooner!” –Puget Sound senior, buried under the weight of one hundred sources Collins Library recommends that all students familiarize themselves with and begin using citation managers during their sophomore year.  Here’s why: During your … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Welcome back!

This semester the Archives & Special Collections will hold open hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  You are welcome to contact us to set up an appointment for other days and times.

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From the Popular Reading Collection: “Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls”

David Sedaris’ Let’s Explore Diabetes With Owls is neither about diabetes nor owls. Sedaris intersperses tales of his childhood with fictional stories, at times leaving the reader to wonder which is which. This piece of brain candy is perfect for … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Library Services While Studying Abroad

For those considering a study abroad program, considerations related to paperwork, vaccinations, and other pressing pre-departure logistics probably take precedence over access to scholarly resources while abroad. However, once the journey is under way and academic projects have begun students … Continue reading

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This year marks the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth

This year marks the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s birth. To celebrate, the library is highlighting a series of streaming videos from its collection. BBC Shakespeare features television adaptations of 37 Shakespeare plays, from All’s Well That Ends Well to … Continue reading

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“Horizon – Guild of Book Workers” Exhibit Runs February 3 – March 30

February 3 – March 30, 2014 Collins Memorial Library University of Puget Sound The Horizon Exhibition honors the legacy of the book workers’ craft and celebrates some of the finest examples of book arts today. Founded in 1906, the Guild … Continue reading

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