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From the Archives & Special Collections: Further Finding Aid Fun

Posted on September 1, 2015 by jmkyoung

Mss.027, Bills of Sale for the Purchase of Slaves: This collection includes three original handwritten receipts for the purchase of Slaves dated July 4, 1835, June 21, 1837, and September 19, 1845. Mss.028, T.H. Callaway letter to James R. Callaway: … Continue reading →

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Welcome New and Returning Students!

Posted on August 31, 2015 by jmkyoung

Here are the library hours for the first three weeks of classes.  We will be closing at midnight Sunday-Thursday: Aug 31 – Sept 20 Mon – Thur 7:30 a.m. – 12 a.m. Fri 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat 9 … Continue reading →

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Books for the Popular Reading Collection

Posted on August 26, 2015 by jmkyoung

Come to school even when you don’t! Here are a few of the titles we added over the summer. The Popular Reading Collection can offer a chance to read current and fun materials just for the pleasure of reading. Visit … Continue reading →

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From the Archives & Special Collections: Welcome to the World, New Finding Aids!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by jmkyoung

The Archives & Special Collections has so many wonderful resources, and with these 17 newly published finding aids, you’ll be able to learn more about all the A&SC has to offer with a quick online search! Mss.022, Leroy Ostransky papers: … Continue reading →

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A Warm Welcome from Melanie Schaffer, Your Collins Library Peer Research Advisor!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by jmkyoung

To our new Loggers, welcome to Puget Sound! It’s only been a few days, but I hope you’re settling in nicely and finding a home here on campus. Right now your main focus might be getting to know new people … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Welcomes Tracie Clawson

Posted on August 17, 2015 by jmkyoung

Welcome to Tracie Clawson Collins Library is pleased to welcome Tracie Clawson as our late evening supervisor.  Tracie has worked at St. Martin’s University in a variety of positions including Administrative Assistant, O’Grady Library, Executive Assistant – Office of the … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Welcomes Katy Curtis – Humanities Librarian

Posted on August 6, 2015 by jmkyoung

Welcome to Katy Curtis Collins Memorial Library is delighted to welcome Katy Curtis as our new humanities librarian. Katy will join the liaison team and will be responsible for services in support of English, French Studies, Hispanic Studies, German Studies, … Continue reading →

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Welcome Loggers! Enjoy the Collins Library Top Ten tips!

Posted on July 29, 2015 by jmkyoung

Need a break from homework? We’ve got hundreds of movies on DVD, and everything from mysteries to science fiction novels in our popular reading collection. We’ve got a ton of different places to study, whether you want to curl up … Continue reading →

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Libraries Celebrate GLBT Book Month

Posted on June 8, 2015 by jmkyoung

Libraries are open to all. They are welcoming places where people of all ages and cultures are comfortable.  For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender individuals, libraries provide valuable information and resources, in particular promoting GLBT literature in their collections. This … Continue reading →

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Behind the Archives Door Series: Fall 2015 Events

Posted on June 1, 2015 by jmkyoung

Each month, the Archives & Special Collections will hold a series of informal presentations on current research, unique resources, and rare books. Join us for informal discussion, refreshments, and the opportunity to handle documents and artifacts hundreds of years old! … Continue reading →

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