Author Archives: jmkyoung

Browsing the Stacks

Posted on April 16, 2018 by jmkyoung

Our library is full of treasures.  For example, we have 3 copies of the art magazine Verve.  Launched in 1937, by French publisher Tériade, the magazine was focused on raising awareness of art to a new generation of painters and … Continue reading →

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The decision between gods and mortals…

Posted on April 13, 2018 by jmkyoung

In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child: she doesn’t have the powers of her parents, so she turns to the world of mortals … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Celebrating 48 Years of Lū’au History

Posted on April 11, 2018 by jmkyoung

At the beginning of this academic year, the Archives & Special Collections department decided that one of our goals would be to collect more student life materials. With that in mind, I attended LogJam in September to meet some student … Continue reading →

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Research Marathon at Collins Library! April 17-18, 8:30pm-11:30pm, Library 118

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jmkyoung

Research Marathon at Collins Library Library 118 8:30 to 11:30 pm Tuesday, April 17, and Wednesday, April 18 Wherever you are in the research process, join us for expert help, camaraderie, and snacks! Peer Research Advisors and librarians will be … Continue reading →

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Library 24/7 Hours are Apr 29-May 1 and May 6-10!

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jmkyoung

Collins Library wants you prepared for Mid-terms and Finals Week! The library hours during that period will be: Apr 29 – May 1 Sun – Tues 9 a.m. – Open 24 Hrs.  May 2 Wed Closing at 2 a.m. May … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Links: Celebrating Libraries

Posted on April 10, 2018 by jmkyoung

Celebrating Libraries This week Collins Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries, and library staff, lead their communities through the transformative services, programs, collections, and expertise they offer.  April 8-14 is National Library Week, an annual celebration … Continue reading →

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Evan Pano finds his voice in the world where he was always silent.

Posted on April 6, 2018 by jmkyoung

Seventeen-year-old Evan Pano’s strict, immigrant, Greek, mother only sees him as a disappointment and nothing else. His quiet, workaholic father is a believer in avoiding conflict. Lastly, his best friend, Henry, has become extremely attractive over the summer. Tired, isolated, … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: The Caldecott Books

Posted on April 4, 2018 by jmkyoung

Since 1938, the American Library Association has awarded the Caldecott Medal to the artist who created the most distinguished “American Picture Book for Children” published in the United States during the preceding year. The medal is named after British illustrator … Continue reading →

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If only she could remember what happened…

Posted on March 30, 2018 by jmkyoung

For Cassandra Bowden, hungover mornings are nothing new. She is a binge drinker, and since her job as a flight attendant makes it easy to find adventure, blackouts seem inevitable. She lives with her blackouts in partner with her self-loathing. … Continue reading →

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Home Team: The Turbulent History of the San Francisco Giants, Book Talk by author Rob Garrett, April 23, 4:00-5:00pm, Library Room 20

Posted on March 28, 2018 by jmkyoung

Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. Robert F. Garratt is emeritus professor of English and humanities at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Wash. He has published books and articles on modern Irish literature, including the … Continue reading →

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