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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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Rocking Chair Room Story Hour, Saturday, Nov 12th, 2016, 10am, Pacific NW Room

Saturday, November 12th 10:00am—11:00am Pacific NW Room This week’s Family Story Hour theme is giving Thanks and learning about Turkeys!  Everyone will have the chance to make a turkey, set a Thanksgiving table and read some wonderful books about the … Continue reading

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Music in the Library: Bassoon Quartet, Friday, November 4th, 3pm

Please join us! A Bassoon Quartet by Puget Sound Students Aric MacDavid, Ethan Markowitz, Nicholas Navin, and Kelsey Tryon. Friday, November 4th 3-3:20 p.m. Reading Room, Collins Library For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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“Celebrating Dead Feminists,” by Chandler O’Leary and Jessica Spring

Join these two celebrated local artists as they launch the publication of their new book highlighting the Dead Feminists Series published by Sasquatch Books.  Their collaborative series features quotes by historical feminists, tied to current political and social issues. Each … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Focus on Politics

Focus on Politics   Some library resources and events to share in anticipation of Election Day: Dead Feminists:  Jessica Spring and Chandler O’Leary will be presenting at Collins Library on Election Day, November 8th from 4:00 – 5:00 in room 020.  … Continue reading

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