Author Archives: jmkyoung

Let's Get Social!

Posted on March 10, 2010 by jmkyoung

Check out Collins Library’s Social Media section on the library web site. We have many avenues of bringing you news & discussions, and continue to build even more! Collins Unbound: News & information about libraries, books, reading and more! Library … Continue reading →

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Don’t Leave for Spring Break Without Plans to Enter the Collins Book Collecting Contest. You Could Win $1000!

Posted on March 8, 2010 by jmkyoung

Call for Entries: Collins Library Book Collecting Contest! Have you collected items on your favorite topic – mostly books, but maybe including materials like photos, illustrations, maps, ephemera, CDs, music scores, or posters?  Say YES – and enter up to … Continue reading →

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Most Amazing Libraries in the World!

Posted on March 3, 2010 by jmkyoung

Be amazed at these expansive cathedral-like libraries shown in this article by the Huffington Post. See the current top 5 libraries, and even vote for your favorite!

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A capella Singers in the Library, Friday, March 5, 2010!

Posted on March 1, 2010 by jmkyoung

Don’t miss the beautiful voices of the A capella singing group this Friday, March 5, 2010, 4:00-4:30pm in the Collins library reading room. You’ll want to hear these gals – it’s going to be fantastic!  The group called “What She … Continue reading →

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Hot water on tap, at your convenience!

Posted on February 26, 2010 by jmkyoung

Collins Library installs a new hot water tap next week – a lovely addition for those long hours of study! Here’s the scoop: Monday, 3/8: Removal of drinking fountain & related demolition, rough-in. Kinda noisy – but that’s why they’re … Continue reading →

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Focus on African American History Month

Posted on February 24, 2010 by jmkyoung

Digital Schomburg The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a research unit of The New York Public Library, is generally recognized as one of the leading institutions of its kind in the world. For over 80 years the Center … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on African American History Month

Posted on February 22, 2010 by jmkyoung

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration,    National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who … Continue reading →

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Call for Entries: Collins Library Book Collecting Contest!

Posted on February 17, 2010 by jmkyoung

Have you collected items on your favorite topic – mostly books, but maybe including materials like photos, illustrations, maps, ephemera, CDs, music scores, or posters?  Say YES – and enter up to 30 items in the Collins Library Book Collecting … Continue reading →

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Karen Hanmer, Book Artist Comes to Library!

Posted on February 11, 2010 by jmkyoung

Join us with Karen Hanmer, internationally acclaimed book artist who will give an informal presentation about her great works of art and show selected pieces. See you Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, 5-6pm, room 020 in Collins Memorial Library!

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We’re All Ears… and We Want to Hear Your Opinions about Library Services!

Posted on February 11, 2010 by jmkyoung

Take our LibQUAL+ Lite Survey. February 15 – March 1, 2010:  Will you be one of the lucky ones?  A random sampling of students, faculty and staff will receive an email to participate in LibQUAL+Lite. This brief, confidential survey asks … Continue reading →

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