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Excellence in Action – Library Student Employee Awards!

Collins Library has established in 2012 an award to recognize three student employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their work and excellence in job performance. Read more about eligibility requirements and how to nominate a library student employee at the … Continue reading

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The Pocket Pad Project: Turning Discarded Paper into Free Notepads!

The Collins Memorial Library and Print & Copy Services have teamed up, using discarded paper to create useful and handy notepads for free distribution to the Puget Sound community! Read more and see how you can participate!

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"The Art of Mark Hoppmann", Reception & Talk Feb. 15, 6-8 p.m.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 – All Day “Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crows: The Art of Mark Hoppmann” Exhibit open Feb. 1–29, free Artist Talk on Feb. 15, reception 6–7 p.m., talk 7–8 p.m., Library Room 020, free … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Violin – Friday, Feb. 10., 3:30-4 p.m.

Join us for violin music by Zachary Hamilton! Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 3:30-4 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room

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Happy 200th Birthday, Charles Dickens!

Today marks the bicentennial of Charles Dickens’s birth!  Read about some notable festivities that are occurring!

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Northwest Digital Archives (NWDA): Puget Sound's Unique Archival and Manuscript Materials

The University of Puget Sound has a unique collection of archival and manuscript materials.  Many of the collections are described in the Northwest Digital Archives (NWDA) Explore documents that recount experiences in China, an Argentinian astronomer, or materials used by … Continue reading

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Music in the Library – Adelphians Sing Friday, Feb. 3, 11:15 a.m.!

Swing by the library at 11:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, for a special 10 minute Adelphian singing treat!  Or if you’re already seated here in study mode, take a break and enjoy! Adelphians Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 11:15-11:30 p.m. … Continue reading

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Springer Tools: LaTeX Search – Find Math & Science Formulas!

From Springer, a leading publisher of scientific and professional information, comes LaTeX search.  Mainly of interest to faculty and students in math and science.  This tool allows you to search for formulas within Springer journals. LaTeXSearch, a free service provided … Continue reading

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Collins Library Welcomes Ben Tucker: New Business, Economics & Social Sciences Librarian

Collins Memorial Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Tucker as the new Business, Economics and Social Sciences Librarian.  Ben joined the Library liaison team on January 19th and will be responsible for reference and information services for … Continue reading

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Found in the Stacks by Rebecca West: "Unlikely Friendships"

If the proliferation of viral videos starring baby sloths getting a bath or cats playing with cardboard boxes has taught us anything, it is that we all love cute animals doing adorable things. In Unlikely Friendships: 47 Remarkable Stories from … Continue reading

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