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

Posted on January 30, 2012 by jmkyoung

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

Posted on January 24, 2012 by jmkyoung

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"

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jmkyoung

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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Students Take Note: What better reason than to use your Library!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jmkyoung

Students Take Note:  What better reason than to use your Library! http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/English_Wikipedia_anti-SOPA_blackout

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Welcome Back – to the Joy of Books!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jmkyoung

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVcQnyEIT8 Credits on the YouTube page

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Possibilities & Potential of your Sophomore Year, Jan. 15, 2012

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jmkyoung

Are you a sophomore? Pondering lots of choices, like majors, internships, possible careers, study abroad, and research opportunities? The University of Puget Sound would like to give you some tools (and also pizza) to maximize your possibilities and potential at … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays & Good Luck on Finals!

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jmkyoung

Collins Library wishes you happy holidays and a great new year!  Good luck on Finals Week. Bundle up, stay warm, and see you in 2012!

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"Library Phantom" Leaves Paper Sculptures in Libraries

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jmkyoung

Did you hear about the “library phantom” in Edinburgh who has been leaving amazing paper sculptures made from books in libraries and museums in Scotland?  Read this article from NPR! More photos of the sculptures

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December Calendar – 25 Favorite images from Collins Memorial Library

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jmkyoung

The December Calendar – 25 of our favorite images from  the Archives and Special Collections of the Collins Memorial Library. Take a look at our December calendar put together by Jeanne Young and Jordan Apele (A senior, Computer Science major).  … Continue reading →

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T-Town Transgender Neighbors: A Portrait Exhibition Nov. 22 – Jan. 20

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jmkyoung

T-Town Transgender Neighbors: A Portrait Exhibition Tacoma Weekly Article Community members share their lives through photo art: A photography and written word exhibit that will introduce transgender members of the Tacoma community to others in the region will take place … Continue reading →

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