Monthly Archives: February 2014

GPO’s Federal Digital System – Free Online Access

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jmkyoung

Want to read the actual text of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?”  Need a transcript of the President’s “State of the Union” address?  Researching Watergate, and want to read the transcripts of President Nixon’s grand jury testimony? These … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Where is this now? Reward offered!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by khenningsen

The first person who drops by the Library Administration Office (1st floor of Collins Library, room 123) with the correct answer will receive a small prize! In the background of this photograph taken in Jones Hall (1955), sits the bust … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Summer Fellowship Opportunity

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jmkyoung

This summer the Archives & Special Collections will host a summer research fellow.  The 2014 project will focus on increasing awareness of our unique resources at Puget Sound through Wikipedia. Through Wikipedia’s GLAM-Wiki project (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) the … Continue reading →

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“An Officer and a Spy” Available in the Popular Reading Collection

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

Featured on the “Books of the Times,” Robert Harris’ An Officer and a Spy is available in the Popular Reading Collection. The novel centers on the infamous Dreyfus Affair-Paris 1895.  Alfred Dreyfus, a young Jewish officer has been convicted of … Continue reading →

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Apply for the Summer Fellowship in Archives & Special Collections

Posted on February 4, 2014 by jmkyoung

Come learn more about this year’s project and explore the collections at our Open House! Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 4–5:30 p.m. Collins Library Room 211 The Archives & Special Collections maintains the University of Puget Sound’s rare books, artists’ books, … Continue reading →

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ARTstor On-site Training Sessions

Posted on February 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library Invites You to ARTstor On-site Training. Open to faculty, staff, and students February 11, 2014, 10-11 a.m. ARTstor Basics for Teaching What has ARTstor become?  Its world-wide importance, its relevance in multi-disciplinary searches, its convenience for … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door Series – Winter 2014 Events!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

On the first and third Thursday of each month at 4:00 p.m., the Archives & Special Collections will hold a series of informal presentations on current research, unique resources, and rare books that are part of the University of Puget … Continue reading →

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