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Collins Library acquires fantastic new resources over the summer

Here’s a rundown of the new databases and collections that Collins now provides access to: Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History and Culture Since 1940 Black Studies Center (coming soon) Includes the historical backfiles of the Chicago Defender. EBSCO … Continue reading

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Susan Lowdermilk, Book Artist: Friday, September 16, 2016, 5:30-7pm, Library Rm. 020

Susan is a Professor at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon where she has been teaching courses in printmaking, artist books and graphic design for two decades. As a book artist and printmaker, Susan works in traditional processes such as … Continue reading

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We are so excited! Construction is underway on our new Archives & Special Collections space.

New Spaces:  Renovations in the Archives & Special Collections! This project has been three and a half years in the making and we are so excited to see it begin. Over the past few weeks we have relocated all of … Continue reading

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University of Puget Sound Joins Liberal Arts Colleges to Found a New Scholarly Press

Lever Press will publish peer-reviewed works in print and online Students will have a new low or no-cost source of books TACOMA, Wash. – University of Puget Sound has become a founding member of Lever Press, a new academic press … Continue reading

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Celebrate the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture

Please join us in celebrating the opening of the Smithsonian’s newest museum: A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American History and Culture poster set. A Place for All People: Introducing the National Museum of African American … Continue reading

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KNOW LibGuide

Learn more about resources to support the KNOW initiative.  Courses in Knowledge, Identity and Power provide a distinct site for students to develop their understanding of the dynamics and consequences of power differentials, inequalities and divisions among social groups, and … Continue reading

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A New Tradition is born! Library Cords

Graduating Senior Addison “Addi” Mercer, Communication Studies, University of Puget Sound said the Collins Library was such a large part of her college life that she wanted to have some sort of visual way to represent the library during this … Continue reading

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Sound Ideas Login Process Changing

Effective June 21, the login process for Sound Ideas is changing in order to ensure the security and dependability of the service.  In the past, Sound Ideas accounts used the same username and password as users’ Puget Sound network account, … Continue reading

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New in the Popular Reading Collection: Anna Quindlen’s Miller’s Valley

The Millers have lived in Miller’s Valley for decades. The most recent generation’s story is told through the eyes of Mimi Miller, an intimate and honest narrator. As Mimi listens and observes her parents and the people around her, she … Continue reading

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Matt Hufford Wins Library Art Award 2016

Matt Hufford is the 2016 recipient of the 14th annual Library Art Award for his series of 9 paintings. His artwork will be on display in the library for a year starting this summer. Congratulations, Matt! Artist Statement: Portraits of … Continue reading

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