Monthly Archives: May 2015

House of Twenty Thousand Books

There is no end to the praise of books, to the value of the library. Who shall estimate their influence on our population where all the millions read and write ? ~Ralph Waldo Emerson in “Address at the Opening of … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Congratulations 2015 Puget Sound Graduates!!

You made it! What an outstanding achievement! Your success is well deserved and all of your hard work certainly does not go unnoticed by your fellow Loggers. Now is the time to take all of what you’ve learned here at … Continue reading

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Presentation by Paper and Book Artist Helen Hiebert, Monday, June 29th, 12:30 – 2 p.m., Library Room 020

Nationally recognized paper and book artist, Helen Hiebert of Edwards, Colorado will share examples from her studio practice, including Interluceo, her newest artists’ book about paper, geometry and light, and The Wish, a community installation project that resides in a Denver … Continue reading

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“Cover Page Markings” Date Back to Libraries Before Computers

Did you know that Markings found on cover pages in books date back to libraries before computers?  Back then, library staff created cataloging (to help our users find our books) which had to be typed on cards and filed manually … Continue reading

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Library resources and campus librarians available to assist you this summer

Doing research on or off-campus this summer?  Library resources are available to you throughout the summer, including your campus librarians who are here to assist you on-campus or virtually. Here are some great resources to keep in mind, or better … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Zodiac Horsemen

One of the more frustrating things about working in Special Collections is that often there are books written in foreign languages, and they don’t come with translations. One example of this is a reproduction of an illustrated manual of military … Continue reading

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“Drawn the Road Again” – Unique Places Visited by Tacoma Artist Chandler O’Leary

Thanks to Chandler – Illustrator, letterer(erer) and entrepreneur living and working in Tacoma, the Collins Memorial Library will soon receive a print of it’s welcoming doors from her illustrated travel blog. Chandler has been a big part of enriching our … Continue reading

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“Buck: A Memoir” By M.K. Asante

A coming-of-age story about navigating the wilds of urban America and the shrapnel of a self-destructing family, Buck shares the story of a generation through one original and riveting voice. Check out this book that was deemed “A story of … Continue reading

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Dylan Harvey Wins Library Art Award 2015

Dylan Harvey, a graduating studio art major, is the 2015 recipient of the 13th annual Library Art Award for his series of crushed appliances. The selection was based on a number of factors, including originality, creativity, content integration, craftsmanship, and … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Preservation Week’s Tape

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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