Author Archives: jmkyoung

Did You Know? Librarians Don't Just Say "Shush"!

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jmkyoung

Librarians know more than how to say “shush”! Librarians have master’s degrees in information science.   Collins Librarians are experts and are here to help you find information on your topics!

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March 14th: Happy Birthday, Albert Einstein!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by jmkyoung

My life changed one day in college when my astronomy class was treated to a look at Saturn through a small telescope. I was astounded. Why didn’t it fall? What kept the beautiful, ringed planet suspended in space?  This one … Continue reading →

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This Book Will Change Your Life!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by jmkyoung

Read this great Huffington post article “This Book Will Change Your Life” about life changing books!

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CWLT Celebrates Long Night Against Procrastination – March 7!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by jmkyoung

Join CWLT for a fun night of studying and anti-procrastination, as they celebrate the Long Night Against Procrastination – March 7!

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How Much of the Literature Goes Uncited?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jmkyoung

We read this post a few months ago and were intrigued. We wonder – just how much of the literature goes Uncited?

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Apply for Collins Memorial Library Archives & Special Collections Summer Research Fellowship!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by jmkyoung

The Collins Memorial Library Archives & Special Collections Summer Research Fellowship is back! The 2013 application is now available online. Applicants may choose one of the four suggested projects or design their own project! Learn more about this summer’s opportunities: … Continue reading →

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February is Black History Month – Series #3

Posted on February 26, 2013 by jmkyoung

This week’s blog post about Black History Month focuses on the spoken word of African Americans. The playlist, available from our streaming music service Music Online, is compiled from the Smithsonian Folkways archive of recorded performances. It features oratory, poetry, … Continue reading →

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“Sophomore Slump” Support

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jmkyoung

Need a little research boost? Remember the liaison librarians are here for you!  If you’re in need of research assistance, just want to chat about how best to approach a project, or would like some help in managing all those … Continue reading →

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Photo album helps impart 125 years of University of Puget Sound's story

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jmkyoung

For John Finney, compiling his alma mater’s family photo album has been a labor of love. Read more. See more archived photos in A Sound Past.

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We Support Free Access to Scientific Information!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jmkyoung

We agree with the White House and support Free Access to Scientific Information.

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