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How To Become a 21st Century Librarian

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jmkyoung

Interested in Librarianship? Read this article on the challenging and rewarding aspects of this career!

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Recommended Reading: “The Language of Flowers”

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jmkyoung

THE LANGUAGE OF FLOWERS, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (Ballantine) is an intriguing book about one girl’s connection to the world through flowers and their meanings. A perfect spring time read! -Library student staff

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Collins Library Hosts Preservation Basics Workshop, April 23, 2013, 4 p.m.

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jmkyoung

In support of the American Library Association’s Preservation Week, April 21-27, 2013, the Collins Memorial Library will host a Preservation Basics Workshop this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. in the McCormick room.  Our speakers, Jean Fisher (Tacoma Public Library), Katie Henningsen … Continue reading →

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April is National Poetry Month: “Ozymandias”

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jmkyoung

Ozymandias By Horace Smith, submitted by Elizabeth Knight IN Egypt’s sandy silence, all alone, Stands a gigantic Leg, which far off throws The only shadow that the Desart knows:– “I am great OZYMANDIAS,” saith the stone, “The King of Kings; … Continue reading →

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Resources to Know About!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jmkyoung

Films on Demand is a great resource for finding media.  Within that database, Disappearing World is a 35 part series of documentaries recording “disappearing” or forgotten peoples, communities, and customs. Created between 1970 and 1991 by Granada Television International, these … Continue reading →

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April is National Poetry Month: “Come, Sleep! O Sleep”

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jmkyoung

Come, Sleep! O Sleep is yet another big favorite, submitted by Elizabeth Knight. Come, Sleep! O Sleep Sir Philip Sidney (1554-1586) Come, Sleep! O Sleep, the certain knot of peace, The baiting-place of wit, the balm of woe, The poor … Continue reading →

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The Digital Public Library of America – Pretty Cool Reading!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jmkyoung

Read about the Digital Public Library of America!

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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Gaby Gutierrez

Posted on April 19, 2013 by jmkyoung

Gaby Gutierrez is currently a junior majoring in Comparative Politics and Theatre Arts and minoring in Environmental Policy and Decision Making. Campus involvement includes Greek Life and being President of Student Initiative Theatre. To escape her demanding schedule, Gaby enjoys … Continue reading →

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First US Printed Book Up for Auction!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jmkyoung

The first book printed in America is expected to fetch up to $30m (£20m) when it goes under the hammer in New York later this year. Read more.

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From the Archives: Fifth Grade Frenzy!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by jmkyoung

On April 16th, the University of Puget Sound Archives & Special Collections welcomed 20 fifth graders from McCarver Elementary School.  The students visited the University of Puget Sound to learn about college.  Visiting Collins Memorial Library was an option for … Continue reading →

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