Monthly Archives: September 2013

Tips for printing PDF documents

Trying to save paper and print 2 pages per sheet of paper?  In order to print your pages in the correct order using Foxit, follow the steps below to set the correct print parameters.  Questions or problems?  Ask us – … Continue reading

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Contribute to the 125th Anniversary Time Capsule!

Collins Memorial Library Archives & Special Collections Open House Don’t miss this special event and the opportunity to contribute to the 125th Anniversary Time Capsule! October 25, 2013 3:30 – 5:00 pm  Our 125th Anniversary Time Capsule will represent a … Continue reading

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When Phones Were Not So Smart!

Believe it or not, telephones have not always been smart!  This recent blog post from The Atlantic showcases a time when phones were not so smart!  It got us thinking about how quickly the telephone has changed over the years.  … Continue reading

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Friday Fun! Recommended Film – Tom Cruise movies at Collins!

If you like Tom Cruise, find him right here in the Collins library DVD collection! Oldies, but goodies have the best staying power! Jerry Maguire: A sports agent suddenly discovers his scruples and promptly loses his job. But with the … Continue reading

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From the Archives: Wife no. 19

So as a new archivist here at the library, I’ve gotten to spend a few days shelving books, and of course I managed to start reading the first one I picked up. In my defense, the title is Wife no.19, … Continue reading

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Behind the Archives Door: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the Month

Behind the Archives Door Contact:  Jane Carlin, jcarlin@pugetsound.edu, or Katie Henningsen, khenningsen@pugetsound.edu On the first and third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., the Archives & Special Collections will hold a series of informal presentations on current research, unique … Continue reading

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Recommended Reading: “Japanese Street Style”

If you enjoy perusing street fashion blogs, are interested in Japanese culture, or just like people who don’t take themselves or their personal style too seriously, you might consider picking up this book, Japanese Street Style, by Pat Lyttle.  The … Continue reading

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Washington State Supreme Court Comes to Campus

On Wednesday, September 18th, there will be a panel discussion with several of the Washington State Supreme Court Justices and others on the topic of “Legal Issues in Diversity.”  The justices are expected to explore some recent controversial legal issues, … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Laptop study shows…

A recent library study revealed that there are more laptop users than desktop users.

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From the Archives: We also have books!

A copy of Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler is available in the Archives & Special Collections. Today marks the birth of Hungarian-born English author and journalist, Arthur Koestler (1905-1983).  Koestler began writing to support himself while living in Palestine, … Continue reading

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