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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Jared Honda
My name is Jared Honda and I am a freshman here at the University of Puget Sound majoring in Mathematics and hoping to receive a double major with Exercise Science. I just recently became a part of Greek Life here … Continue reading
Letterology Blog Focuses on Letters, Design, and Typography
This blog is run by local artist and graphic designer Jennifer Kennard. She focuses on all aspects of letters, design and typography. Her site has links to other resources and is always a feast for the eyes. Check it out … Continue reading
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From the Archives: Preserving More Than Just Photos
This week, April 21-27th, the nation celebrates Preservation Week and we’re doing our share of celebrating this week at Collins Memorial Library! On April 23rd, Collins held a Preservation Basics Workshop in which archivists and librarians from Collins and the … Continue reading
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How To Become a 21st Century Librarian
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”
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.
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”
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
Resources to Know About!
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”
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
The Digital Public Library of America – Pretty Cool Reading!
Read about the Digital Public Library of America!
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