Author Archives: jmkyoung

From the Archives & Special Collections: Slide Binders

Are you a photo aficionado? Do you like photo slides and negatives? Well boy howdy do we have a collection for you to come look at. Hiding in the archives & special collections storeroom are 15 shelves filled to the … Continue reading

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“Scrolls, Language of Lace, Stitched Text, Sculptural Pages–A New Definition of the Book” by Diana Weymar, Dec. 5th, Collins Library, 5pm

The Collins Library, Puget Sound Book Artists Association, with support from the Chism Fund will host a presentation by Diana Weymar, visiting artist, to discuss her unique fabric and stitched books. December 5th, 2016 5:00-6:00pm Collins Memorial Library, Room 020 University … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Harpists on Friday, December 2nd, 3pm

Please join us! Harpists by Puget Sound Students Christina Sumprer, Frances Welsh and Rosalie Boyle Friday, December 2nd 3-3:20 p.m. West Reading Room, Collins Library For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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After Nicole Allen’s Visit to Puget Sound: Further Reading

On October 7, Nicole Allen, Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) Director of Open Education, led a discussion about open education resources at the University of Puget Sound. An alumna of Puget Sound, Ms. Allen is an internationally recognized expert … Continue reading

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An interview with Autumn Raw, Acquisitions Assistant in Resource Management Services

Autumn Raw works in Resource Management Services as an Acquisitions Assistant. This position assists the acquisitions supervisor with placing firm orders for library materials, preorder searches the catalog for order requests before placing the order, and unpacks and processes invoices … Continue reading

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Life Skills Collection: De-Stress this November

Greetings, Loggers! The Pacific Northwest winter is almost upon us. Projects, deadlines, and final exams approach. Right now, you may be wondering how to keep your sanity as you tackle the rest of the semester or if the sun will … Continue reading

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Scandal. Conspiracy. Quarantine. How does the perfect, privileged, popular girl fit into it all?

After meeting with a homeland security officer at a party, Emily Bird wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the previous few days. Her parents may be responsible for a deadly outbreak of a flu virus, her future … Continue reading

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Dead Feminists! A presentation/celebration of the work of Jessica Spring and Chandler O’Leary, Tuesday, Nov. 8th

Join us for this opportunity to learn about the project and the newly released book by Jessica and Chandler. Tuesday, November 8 4:00– 5:00 pm Collins Library Sponsored by Collins Library & The Yellow House!

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From the Archives & Special Collections: I Heard Being A Vampire Really Sucks

HAPPY HALLOWEEN LOGGERS!!! We here at Collins hope you had a fang-tastic holiday! Now, the Archives & Special Collections is not known for being a spooky place, but perhaps it should be. Little do people know, among the dusty old … Continue reading

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Celebrating Futures at Za’ atari Refugee Camp

Recently, Karen, Fisher, UW Professor, visited the Library to share insights into her work with refugees. Below is a blog post by library employee, Carlisle Winifred Huntington. Creating Futures through Magical Devices and Library Caravans: Participatory Design with Syrian Youth … Continue reading

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