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A Blog on Zines: From Anarchism to Vacations By Chase Hutchinson
Introduction: This blog was made for the class Humanities 399: Library as Collaboratory. Students had the choice to select from a variety of different projects to expand their knowledge as liberal arts students and grow their knowledge about a small … Continue reading
How to Judge a Zine by its Cover – And Other Things I Learned from Metadata. By Ada Smith
As I wrap up the Library as Collaboratory course and reflect on what I learned, I am amazed at the stark contrast from what I expected when I signed up for this course. All it took for me to add … Continue reading
Hidden Figures
The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA at the leading edge of the feminist and civil rights movement, whose calculations helped fuel some of America’s greatest achievements in space. A powerful, revelatory contribution that is as … Continue reading
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From the Archives & Special Collections: Ch-Ch-Changes
Good news! For those of you who haven’t already visited the Archives & Special Collections this year, we got a makeover! Walls have been added, windows, doors, the whole shebang… but it doesn’t stop there! We just recently received our … Continue reading
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Food for Fines! November 28th – December 16th
November 28th – December 16th This fall, Collins Memorial Library and the Emergency Food Network of Tacoma are co-sponsoring Food for Fines. Pay off your library fines with food instead of cash, November 28th – December 16th. Donate to a … Continue reading
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From the Archives & Special Collections: Jellied Prunes
It is almost Thanksgiving which means food, a lot of great food. Recipes have been perfected, passed down year from year, and everyone has their favorites. It would be safe to say, though, that split pea pancakes, jellied prunes, and … Continue reading
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Library 24/7 Hours Are Dec 4-6 and 11-15!
Collins Library wants you prepared for Mid-terms and Finals Week! The library hours during that period will be: Dec 4 – 6 Sun – Tues 9 a.m. – Open 24 hours Dec 7 Wed Closing at 2 a.m. … Continue reading
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An interview with Braith Birchhall, Serials Assistant in Resource Management Services
Braith Birchhall works in Resource Management Services as a Serials Assistant. This position assists the Electronic Resources & Serials Specialist with the maintenance of our journals collection both print and electronic. How would you describe your job? I am a … Continue reading
Diversity and Inclusion Resources
Interested in news and information that offers a perspective other than that provided by the mainstream media. Checkout Alt-PressWatch or Ethnic NewsWatch for access to current and historical publications from independent, ethnic and minority presses. Alt-PressWatch Showcases unique, independent voices, … Continue reading
Love. Loss. War. Fate.
Anthony Marra whisks his readers into a riveting tale of a hunted child who was orphaned when Russian soldiers captured her family and left her home in flames. Discovered in the woods days later by a lifelong neighbor with nothing … Continue reading
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