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From the Archives & Special Collections: Wheelock is Key

If you’re like many UPS students, then you find yourself spending a large quantity of time in the Wheelock Student Center. From discussions to dining, meetings to mail, colds to coffee, and performances to pizza, the Wheelock Student Center has … Continue reading

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Linda Marshall and the Art of Washi Paper, September 21, 5:30-7pm, Library Rm. 020

Linda will discuss the art of Washi as well as showcase examples of paper.  This is very much a hands on session and paper will be available for purchase.  5:30 to 7:00, Library Room 020. Washi Arts sole focus is … Continue reading

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Open Education Resources: Getting the Ball Rolling

In an effort to meet the evolving needs of students and faculty members at the University of Puget Sound, Collins Memorial Library is increasing support and outreach for open education resources (OER). If you’re not familiar, OER are any type … Continue reading

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From comedienne, Amy Schumer, comes a surprisingly heartfelt read

“Amy’s got your back. She’s in your corner. She’s an honesty bomb. And she’s coming for you.” —Actress Tilda Swinton and Trainwreck co-star. The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo is a collection of personal essays ranging from the completely … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Logger Talk

Once a Logger always a Logger. But according to Guy Williams, there is more to being a Logger than just wearing maroon and white. Williams’s book, Logger-Talk: Some Notes on the Jargon of the Pacific Northwest is a dictionary for … Continue reading

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Come by and view the Longest Book in Tacoma Community Art Project!

Many people stopped by Collins Library and made a “page” for our longest book in Tacoma.  The book was started by students in Professor Sara Freeman’s Prelude session and over the past few weeks we added more pages.  It turned … Continue reading

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Collins Library Links: Welcome Back Issue: Part II

Welcome Back Issue: Part II Open Educational Resources (OERS): OERs are free, ready-to-use content for your classes.  OERs can reduce costs for students while at the same time offer faculty the opportunity to tailor content to a specific class. Creators … Continue reading

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New collection at Collins Library includes all the resources you need for #adulting in college!

Greetings, Loggers! Welcome (or welcome back) to the University of Puget Sound! We’re looking forward to seeing you in the library in the coming months. This fall, we’re excited to bring you a featured collection of books and other resources … Continue reading

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The Woman in Cabin 10, the newest “twisty-mystery” from author, Ruth Ware

Lo Blacklock, a travel magazine journalist, embarks on a weeklong luxury cruise with only a handful of cabins and sophisticated passengers. As she begins her journey into the North Sea, her stay is nothing but pleasant until she witnesses a … Continue reading

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From the Archives & Special Collections: A New Theme for the Puget Papers!

Some of you may remember the Puget Papers, a serial we published on a weekly basis on our Tumblr. In the fall semester, our chosen theme was “the ‘University’ in University Place,” which documented our school’s adventures from 1893-1903 while … Continue reading

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