Author Archives: jmkyoung

From the Archives: Welcome to our new and returning faculty!

Posted on August 15, 2013 by jmkyoung

Stop by and explore the treasures of the Archives & Special Collections.  In addition to documenting life at the University, the collections represent regional, national and international issues.  For research assistance, developing a class session, or scheduling a class visit, … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading: “Moonraker’s Bride”

Posted on August 14, 2013 by jmkyoung

I recommend the books by Madeleine Brent.  Moonraker’s Bride has interesting setting and characters; I loved ‘em! – Collins Library Staff

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STATS America

Posted on August 13, 2013 by jmkyoung

There’s no shortage of domestic statistics and data resources on the Web.  American Fact Finder, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Data.gov are just a few of many sites that are supported by the federal  government that … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? New online source: The Encyclopedia of Islam

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jmkyoung

The Library acquired a new online source called The Encyclopedia of Islam. Check it out!

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Al-Mutanabbi Street Starts Here

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jmkyoung

Last week I had the privilege along with Rochelle Monner, MalPina Chan and Deborah Commodore (all members of the Puget Sound Book Artists organization) to unpack and set-up the Al-Mutanabbi Starts Here book exhibit.  This is a remarkable show of … Continue reading →

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Did You Know? New Ebook: “The Oxford History of Western Music”!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by jmkyoung

The Library acquired a new ebook called The Oxford History of Western Music! Check it out!

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The Puget Sound Book Artists is pleased to announce the 2013 Member’s Exhibition Awards

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jmkyoung

Criteria for selection: Awards will be granted based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, originality, creativity, content integration, unity of form, craftsmanship, reader/viewer engagement and conceptual strength. COLLINS MEMORIAL LIBRARY AWARD At the request of the … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: Indexes on Indexes on Indexes

Posted on May 30, 2013 by jmkyoung

This summer, I’ll be indexing all of the issues of The Trail from the 1960s. Even though it’s just one decade of the run of this student newspaper, that means indexing approximately 500 issues all by myself so I’m sure … Continue reading →

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We Are Taking a Break This Summer – Look for Thursday Posts by Jillian Zeidner!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jmkyoung

We are taking a break from routine this summer and turning our blog over to Jillian Zeidner – look for posts each Thursday.

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From the Archives: Welcome Jillian Zeidner!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jmkyoung

The Archives & Special Collections is pleased to welcome its second summer research fellow, Jillian Zeidner!  Jillian, a double major in history and religion, will focus her research on the Puget Sound campus in the 1960s.  Using the student newspaper, … Continue reading →

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