Monthly Archives: October 2012

Final Homage to Banned Books Week

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jmkyoung

We conclude our homage to Banned Books week with a final post.  Banned Books week celebrates the right to read what you want as well as access to information and publications without restrictions.  But sometimes choices are made about what … Continue reading →

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2012 May Day Immigrant Rights Rally and March in Seattle

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jmkyoung

“The 2012 May Day Immigrant Rights Rally and March in Seattle” exhibition is going to be held in the Collins Library lounge from Oct. 3rd, to Oct. 24th. This exhibition features the photos of the 2012 May Day Immigrant Rights … Continue reading →

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SepiaTown = Historical Photos + Architecture

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jmkyoung

This website called SepiaTown, allows registered users to upload scanned historical images of architecture and map them. Visitors see thumbnails of the images on a map. You can click on the thumbnail to bring up a full image with information … Continue reading →

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We Like the Fact Checkers, and So Should You!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jmkyoung

As the academic year get underway, it is important to think about how we approach research and interpret information.  There has been a lot published in the main-stream press in the last few months about the lack of “fact-checking” in … Continue reading →

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