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Spotlight: People Making a Difference at Collins – Gaby Gutierrez

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!

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!

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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National SnapShot Day was April 10, 2013!

Last Wednesday, April 10, we celebrated LIBRARY SNAPSHOT DAY 2013!  Patrons got a chance to participate in action-shot photos, and comment on what they like best about the library!  It was also National Library Workers Day, a day for library … Continue reading

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Recommended Reading: “The Help”

I recommend The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It’s one of my favorite books about three women determined to start a movement. It’s got humor, hope, and tells us we can cross the line for a better tomorrow no matter how … Continue reading

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Career in Libraries and Archives, April 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Collins Library!

Librarians and library workers help people find information and use it effectively for personal and professional purposes. They must have knowledge of a wide variety of scholarly and public information sources and must be on the cutting edge of technology trends … Continue reading

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A Book By Its Covers!

Francis Coradal-Cugat’s original cover art for “The Great Gatsby,” which Baz Luhrmann brings to the big screen next month, depicts a disembodied face floating in a night sky. It is one of the lasting images in literature, but that hasn’t … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Historical Puget Sound Photographs Are Available in a Sound Past!

Over 2000 University of Puget Sound historical photographs are available in A Sound Past!

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Living and Breathing Poetry Online

April is National Poetry month, but why limit ourselves to just one month out of the year? Try out some of these services and apps to keep poetry in your life year-round. Poem-a-Day:  The American Academy of Poets will email … Continue reading

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A surprise staff member in the library!

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