Monthly Archives: February 2013

"Bookish", New Website for Readers Launches

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jmkyoung

Check out this article from USA TODAY about a website helping readers find and buy books they like! Website for readers launches Tuesday

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Apply for Collins Library Archives & Special Collections Summer Research Fellowship!

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library Archives & Special Collections Summer Research Fellowship is back!  The 2013 application is now available online.  Applicants may choose one of the four suggested projects or design their own project! Learn more about this summer’s opportunities: … Continue reading →

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February is Black History Month – Series #1!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by jmkyoung

February is Black History Month. This annual tradition celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans. It began in 1926 when Dr. Carter Woodson, noted educator and scholar, established Negro History Week. He wrote, “If a race has no history, … Continue reading →

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Feline Fridays Series 11: Literary Cats in the Library!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by jmkyoung

Read about our Literary Cats in Collins Library! This week’s “Feline Fridays” series presents a change of pace: Distorting the Law: Politics, Media, and the Litigation Crisis  (Call No.: KF380 .H35 2004), doesn’t actually feature a cat.  But author Bill … Continue reading →

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