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Collins Library Participates in LIVE GREEN CHALLENGE

Posted on February 4, 2010 by jmkyoung

LIVE GREEN CHALLENGE—Learning to live sustainably and responsibly! Collins Library is participating in LIVE GREEN CHALLENGE with a Sustainability display in the Ecommons area. Not only is there a live green tree to accentuate our focus, there are exciting reading … Continue reading →

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Considering a Career in Education?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by jmkyoung

Education on Your mind? Check out the great resources on the Library gateway page;  and attend the School of Education program. Are you thinking about becoming a teacher? The School of Education will present a discussion on “A Career in … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Meets the New York Times

Posted on February 3, 2010 by jmkyoung

Read about how the new version of SIMON incorporates technology to bring the NYT bestseller list right to your desktop as described in the NYT blog posting:   “With such innovative uses of data and APIs, the library has grown far … Continue reading →

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Largest book in the world goes on show for the first time

Posted on February 1, 2010 by jmkyoung

The  350 year-old “Klencke Atlas” is a whopping 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide spectacle. This book will, for the first time display with “pages open” at the British Library map exhibition. Read more at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2010/jan/26/klencke-atlas-british-library-exhibition

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Collins Memorial Library Hosts Author Erica Bauermeister as Part of Pierce County Reads

Posted on January 25, 2010 by jmkyoung

Ms. Bauermeister has her PhD  from the University Washington and is the author of 500 Great Books by Women:  A Reader’s Guide and Let’s Hear it for the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14 and has also taught writing … Continue reading →

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Recommended Read: "Wench"!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by jmkyoung

Professor Dolen M Perkins-Valdez has a new book:  Wench.  Read more about this publication in the Puget Sound news page and listen to her interview on NPR.

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January 2010 Collins Library Events!

Posted on January 21, 2010 by jmkyoung

Start the new year with a bang! In January 2010, Collins library will host two exciting and educational events: 1.) Opening exhibit & reception: “Cover to Cover: The Art of Shereen LaPlantz”, Jan. 21, 2010, 4:30-6pm, Library Link. 2.) Food … Continue reading →

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Enhancements at Collins Library

Posted on January 14, 2010 by jmkyoung

The new Simon library catalog has a new look & added features!  Highlights include an improved interface with enhanced graphics, easier navigation, an expanded set of new and featured lists, library material location maps, a “Send via text message” feature, … Continue reading →

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Collins Unbound Tells All

Posted on January 14, 2010 by jmkyoung

Collins Unbound – the blog bringing you the latest on library news, libraries, books, readings and more! We invite you to submit your comments, thoughts, and ideas.

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