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Collins Library Links: Focus on Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Posted on February 19, 2013 by jmkyoung

Focus on Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Interlibrary loan (ILL) supplements the library’s collection by obtaining material needed for teaching and learning that are not owned by the library or available through Summit. It continues to be an important service as users … Continue reading →

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For Valentine's Day, Crouch Fine Arts Library Highlights Things of the Heart!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jmkyoung

In honor of Valentine’s Day, the Crouch Fine Arts Library is highlighting books from its special collections that reflect the heart and things of the heart. Happy Valentine’s Day!

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February is Black History Month – Series #2

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jmkyoung

This week’s blog post about Black History Month highlights collections of images in the ARTstor Digital Library. Some of the excellent resources on the African American experience are documented by photographs, paintings, illustrations, cultural objects, sculpture, and prints from museums, … Continue reading →

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Rocking Chair Room Reading Hour Showcases Great Collection of Children's Literature

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jmkyoung

Puget Sound’s youngest readers were out in full force this past Saturday, Feb. 9, during our second Rocking Chair Room Reading Hour.  Chelsea Pemberton read If You’ll Be My Valentine by Cynthia Rylant and our young “scholars” had the chance … Continue reading →

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The Library Is a Place For All

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jmkyoung

This recent blog post on Salon.com, “Bring back shushing librarians,” pleads to bring back shushing librarians. Ah — what a concept! The grim-faced, dour librarian controlling and patrolling the learning environment for the sake of peace and quiet. The librarian … Continue reading →

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"Bookish", New Website for Readers Launches

Posted on February 5, 2013 by jmkyoung

Check out this article from USA TODAY about a website helping readers find and buy books they like! Website for readers launches Tuesday

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

Posted on February 4, 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 #1!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by jmkyoung

February is Black History Month. This annual tradition celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans. It began in 1926 when Dr. Carter Woodson, noted educator and scholar, established Negro History Week. He wrote, “If a race has no history, … Continue reading →

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Feline Fridays Series 11: Literary Cats in the Library!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by jmkyoung

Read about our Literary Cats in Collins Library! This week’s “Feline Fridays” series presents a change of pace: Distorting the Law: Politics, Media, and the Litigation Crisis  (Call No.: KF380 .H35 2004), doesn’t actually feature a cat.  But author Bill … Continue reading →

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Library Visitor/Tacoma Author's Banned Book To Be Movie In Fall

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jmkyoung

This Tacoma author visited Collins library 4 years ago! His book, once banned, is now a movie with a fall release planned! Read more.

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