Author Archives: jmkyoung

Library Palooza 2010 Was Here!

Posted on August 26, 2010 by jmkyoung

Puget Sound’s first-ever Library Palooza rocked Collins Memorial Library this past Wednesday & Friday between 11-12, as both incoming and returning students joined library staff for a jam-packed hour showcasing library spaces and services, with some extra fun thrown in: … Continue reading →

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Welcome Freshman! Glad you're here!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by jmkyoung

Welcome Freshman! We are glad you are here!  Check out the web page we made just for you!  Our Welcome Page is packed full of information to help you get a jumpstart on using an academic library.  One of our favorite … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Fall Semester!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by jmkyoung

Here at Collins Library we can’t believe that classes start in just a few weeks!  We have been busy this summer.  We have lots of new resources and services to roll out this fall semester.  Here’s a list of a … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon to Collins Library!

Posted on August 16, 2010 by jmkyoung

Be on the lookout for some intriguing items in the library this Fall –  like the biggest Collins Library scrap book you’ve ever seen!

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Collins Unbound Summer Break!

Posted on May 20, 2010 by jmkyoung

Dear Readers, Collins Unbound is taking a summer break – check back in August to catch up with all the latest news! -Collins Library staff

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Celebrating "A SOUND PAST"

Posted on May 17, 2010 by jmkyoung

As we approach the end of the academic year, Collins Library is proud to launch a new digital resource for the campus community. A SOUND PAST chronicles through historic photographs the people, buildings, events, athletics, and campus environment that make the … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Graduates!

Posted on May 13, 2010 by jmkyoung

Below is the text of a letter written by one of our student assistants to seniors.  We thought you might enjoy it!  Be sure to check out the yearbooks in the front lobby and the many images of graduation on … Continue reading →

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Good Luck on Finals! Need tips for stress reduction?

Posted on May 10, 2010 by jmkyoung

Collins Library can help!  Take a 5 minute break and browse the ArtStor Image Database.  Looking at great works of art reduces stress. If you are in the Library, take a minute to look at Holly Senn’s tree in the … Continue reading →

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Spotlight: John Finney & the Hidden Treasures of the Archives

Posted on April 30, 2010 by jmkyoung

John Finney served as the Associate Dean and University Registrar for many years.  He currently writes a column on Puget sound History for Arches magazine and has been a volunteer in the University Archives since fall 2007. Tell us about … Continue reading →

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More on the Future of the Book – Publish or Perish…

Posted on April 26, 2010 by jmkyoung

The future of the book. Where are we (and the books) going?  Read on about intriguing changes and future possibilities in The New Yorker article by Ken Auletta: Publish or Perish. Can the iPad topple the Kindle, and save the … Continue reading →

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