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Skyscrapers and Shadows – Opening Exhibit Sept. 12, 6 p.m.

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jmkyoung

Skyscrapers and Shadows – Labor and Migration in Doha, Qatar Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, 6 p.m. Aug. 17 – Sept. 30 Exploring the lives of the transnational labor migrants in the petroleum-rich states of the Arabian Peninsula. September 12th Presentation … Continue reading →

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Welcome Students!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by jmkyoung

Whether you are a new or a returning student, we are glad you are back! New students, check out our WELCOME page to get acquainted with services.  Returning students, be sure to pop in and say hello to your liaison … Continue reading →

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Puget Sound Book Artist Opening Reception – June 7, 2012, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jmkyoung

Puget Sound Book Artists Opening Reception Thursday, June 7, 2012 4:30-6:30 p.m. Exhibition Dates: June 7 – July 31 Collins Memorial Library, University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington Library Hours The exhibit, curated by Lucia Harrison, MalPina Chan, Debbi Commodore … Continue reading →

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Faculty Authors Publications Photo Gallery

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jmkyoung

Check out a sampling of Puget Sound Faculty Author publications from the past five years. We’ll be adding to the collection!

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Collins Library Links May 2012: Counting Down to Summer With Some Year End Facts

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jmkyoung

May 2012 Counting Down to Summer with some Year End Facts Number of visitors to the library this school year: 41,190 Busiest day of the school year (in visitors): Monday, April 30, 2012 – 2,296 visitors Library Snapshot:  Learn more … Continue reading →

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Found in the Stacks by David Lupher – Cotton is King, and Pro-Slavery Arguments

Posted on May 7, 2012 by jmkyoung

What intrigues me about this book on the open stacks is the history revealed in a note on the flyleaf. I have pasted below an extract from a handout I have given some of my classes, in order to illustrate … Continue reading →

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Found in the Stacks by Jane Carlin – Penguin Island by Anatole France

Posted on May 2, 2012 by jmkyoung

This book caught my eye because of the beautiful image on the cover. The book was first published in 1909, but our copy is the first illustrated edition in 1925. Frank C. Pape was a well known illustrator whose work … Continue reading →

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Collins Library welcomes Eli Gandour-Rood as the new Science Liaison Librarian

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jmkyoung

Collins Library welcomes Eli Gandour-Rood as the new Science Liaison Librarian.  Eli will receive his Master of Library & Information Science from UW in June of this year and has an undergraduate degree in Linguistics (with strong coursework in sciences) … Continue reading →

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Jennie Noreen Wins Annual Library Art Award 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jmkyoung

Jennie Noreen is the 2012 recipient of the 10th annual Library Art Award for her collection of unique and creative photographs which will be displayed in the library for one year. To make her photographs, Jennie uses the body as … Continue reading →

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Library Open All Night! April 29-May 1 & May 6-10!

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jmkyoung

The Collins Library will be open 24/7 on April 29-May 1, and May 6-10!  We wish you the very best on Finals week as the semester ends, and a fantastic summer as the warmth sets in!  Good luck!

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