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The Collins Library collection of unique Artists’ Books focuses on social justice issues

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jmkyoung

Feel free to visit the Archives & Special Collections to learn more about these unique and powerful books.    

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Say Hello to Tipasa! Get to know your new Interlibrary Loan System!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jmkyoung

Later this month on August 22nd our interlibrary loan ILLiad software will be moving to OCLC’s cloud based system called Tipasa. The transition should be seamless. Your user record will be moved, but not your borrowing history. If you are … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Links: Welcome Back Edition

Posted on August 20, 2018 by jmkyoung

Welcome Back Edition Collection Shift and Bound Journal Review:  We have prepared a LibGuide that provides an update on the project :  http://research.pugetsound.edu/Summer2018.  We are now moving to the second phase of this project that involves consolidation of materials in … Continue reading →

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Bill and Vicky Stewart of Vamp & Tramp Booksellers, Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 1:00–2:30pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on August 15, 2018 by jmkyoung

Come and meet Bill and Vicky Stewart of Vamp & Tramp Booksellers! Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the couple specializes in contemporary fine press and artists books. Come to the Archives Seminar Room on the second floor of the library to … Continue reading →

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Exploring Artifacts from the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests, presented by Anthony Clark, Thursday, September 20, 2018, 3:00–4:00pm, Archives Seminar Room, Collins Library

Posted on August 15, 2018 by jmkyoung

Behind the Archives Door event:  Interested in Chinese history, social activism, and exploring artifacts from the past? Join us as we investigate our Claire and Don Egge Collection on China with Anthony Clark of Whitworth University. Professor Clark specializes in … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Loggers!

Posted on August 15, 2018 by jmkyoung

Over the summer we have made some changes in Collins Library: Check out the new Technology Center in the lower level of the Library.  You will find a new and easily accessible service desk as well as some awesome new … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Fall 2018

Posted on August 7, 2018 by jmkyoung

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER August 9 – October 14, 2018: Book Exhibit: A Garden of Earthly Delights – Artists’ Books & Sketches by Mark Hoppmann Partially funded by a Tacoma Artist Initiative Project (TAIP) grant from the Tacoma Arts Commission, The Garden of … Continue reading →

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A Garden of Earthly Delights – Artists’ Books & Sketches by Mark Hoppmann, Aug. 9 – Oct. 14, 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018 by jmkyoung

Opening Reception Saturday, August 11, 4:00–5:30pm, Collins Library, Pacific NW Room – hors d’oeuvres will be served. Related events: Sunday, September 23, 2018: Open Cases: co-sponsored by the Puget Sound Book Artists, 2:00–4:00pm, Collins Library. A unique chance to handle … Continue reading →

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Pardon Our Dust…

Posted on May 21, 2018 by jmkyoung

Over the summer we will be shifting our collections on the lower level of the library and renovating the lower level that will enhance our group study rooms, as well as create a new Media Service Desk and office space … Continue reading →

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Events/Exhibits in Collins Library – Summer 2018

Posted on May 21, 2018 by jmkyoung

JUNE June 4 – July 27, 2018:  Puget Sound Book Artists 2018 Exhibit Featuring 36 Artists with 57 Unique and original books, a fresh take on what a book can be and how its creator thinks and imagines. Thursday, June … Continue reading →

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