Author Archives: jmkyoung

Feline Fridays Series 1: Literary Cats in the Library!

Posted on October 26, 2012 by jmkyoung

Read about our Literary Cats in Collins Library!  This week’s “Feline Fridays” series presents The Jungle Book: the Mowgli stories (Call No.: PR4854 .J6 1995) and The Second Jungle Book (Call No.:  PR4854 .S4) by Rudyard Kipling. The tales in … Continue reading →

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Painting & Drawing class from Charles Wright Academy on Display

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jmkyoung

Previously on display at Collins Memorial Library: Big Ideas about Drawing These books completed by the Painting & Drawing class at Charles Wright Academy explore three big ideas about drawing in an exquisite book format.  As a culmination of our … Continue reading →

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Jesse Taylor-Vermont, Wins Piece It Together at Collins Puzzle Challenge!

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jmkyoung

Congratulations to Jesse Taylor-Vermont, winner of the Piece It Together at Collins Puzzle Challenge! His grand prize was a new Kindle ebook reader! 1.  What did you learn from completing the Piece it Together at Collins Puzzle Challenge? The puzzle … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Supports Open Access! Do You?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jmkyoung

The Open Access movement promotes the availability of literature online, free of charge, and free of most copyright and licensing restrictions.  OA often removes cost barriers such as subscription and licensing fees that restrict individuals and organizations from accessing important … Continue reading →

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PAUL RUCKER – Composer – Musician – Visual Artist

Posted on October 15, 2012 by jmkyoung

As an interdisciplinary artist, Rucker integrates live performance, sound, original compositions, and visual art.  His work has been supported by grants and residencies from 4Culture, Seattle Mayor’s Office of Arts and Cultural Affairs, South Carolina Arts Commission, Washington State Arts … Continue reading →

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Final Homage to Banned Books Week

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jmkyoung

We conclude our homage to Banned Books week with a final post.  Banned Books week celebrates the right to read what you want as well as access to information and publications without restrictions.  But sometimes choices are made about what … Continue reading →

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2012 May Day Immigrant Rights Rally and March in Seattle

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jmkyoung

“The 2012 May Day Immigrant Rights Rally and March in Seattle” exhibition is going to be held in the Collins Library lounge from Oct. 3rd, to Oct. 24th. This exhibition features the photos of the 2012 May Day Immigrant Rights … Continue reading →

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SepiaTown = Historical Photos + Architecture

Posted on October 8, 2012 by jmkyoung

This website called SepiaTown, allows registered users to upload scanned historical images of architecture and map them. Visitors see thumbnails of the images on a map. You can click on the thumbnail to bring up a full image with information … Continue reading →

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We Like the Fact Checkers, and So Should You!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by jmkyoung

As the academic year get underway, it is important to think about how we approach research and interpret information.  There has been a lot published in the main-stream press in the last few months about the lack of “fact-checking” in … Continue reading →

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Bookmarks X: Infiltrating the Library System

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jmkyoung

September 17, 2012 Runs September 2012 – February 2013 Thank you for supporting the Free Bookmarks event.  All our free “works of art” have been picked up by Library users!  That is so great.  This event was designed to highlight … Continue reading →

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