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Monthly Archives: April 2014
April is National Poetry Month: This Poem Will Make Grown Men Cry
I was reading this article on Huffington Post, This Poem Will Make Grown Men Cry, and I thought you might be interested in reading it, too. – Jane Carlin, library director “Frost at Midnight” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge The Frost … Continue reading
New Thriller in the Popular Collection! “The Intern’s Handbook” by Shane Kuhn
John Lago is a bad guy with an interesting job, a job that he is very good at. That job is to infiltrate major companies and assassinate crooked executives while disguised as an intern. At only 25 years old, he … Continue reading
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From the Suggestion Box: What’s With the New Chairs in the Learning Commons?
Thanks for your input about the new chairs. There is always a balance between comfort, price and durability. We have tested a lot of chairs over the years. Our maroon cushioned chairs were falling apart and very dirty and we … Continue reading
Behind the Archives Door Series – “Stan! and his World”
As part of the Behind the Archives Door series, Archives & Special Collections held the informal discussion and tea on “Stan! and his World” on April 17, 2014. C. Mark Smith ’61 joined 4 student curators, Brendan Balaam ’14, Liana Hardcastle … Continue reading
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From the Archives: Verve
The artistic and literary quarterly Verve was published in 1930s Paris by director Teriade (born Stratis Eleftheriades). Its mission was described as the following: “VERVE proposes to present art as intimately mingled with the life of each period and to … Continue reading
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April is National Poetry Month: “i carry your heart with me(i carry it in]
[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] By E. E. Cummings 1894–1962 i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)i am never without it(anywhere i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done by only me … Continue reading
Popular Reading Collection: “Acts of God: Stories”
Ellen Gilchrist, winner of the National Book Award, is back with her first short story collection in over eight years. In this collection, 10 unique scenarios depict people dealing with forces beyond their power and control. Somehow, they manage to … Continue reading
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Start a Protest in Your Library
Recently at Puget Sound, we had the opportunity to brainstorm with social activist and library supporter, Micah White. Micah is one of the founders of Occupy Wall Street and a former editor of Adbusters. His unpublished dissertation, Post-Search: Libraries, Search … Continue reading
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What You Are Saying About Collins!
Thanks for these warm and fuzzy comments. We are so glad you like Collins! When asked what you like about Collins – here are some of the comments: The Rocking Chair Lounge Books Summit The way the sun warms up … Continue reading
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Collins Library Links: New Library Search – Important Information for Faculty
New Library Search – Important Information for Faculty You recently received an email message concerning the new library system that will be implemented in early June. This email provides additional information associated with the system and its implementation. Summer Classes: … Continue reading
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