Author Archives: jmkyoung

Digitizing old manuscripts at The Morgan Library in New York

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

Google has digitized millions of print books already, but some old manuscripts, like The Gutenberg Bible, need a very special treatment. The 700-year manuscript is not only the most precious cultural heritage. It’s also a fragile volume only a limited … Continue reading →

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NEW Humor in the Popular Collection: “Food: A Love Story”

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

From the Bestselling Author of Dad is Fat Jim Gaffigan’s long-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Dad is Fat, is now available for your enjoyment in the Popular Collection. Food: A Love Story is a delectable ode to … Continue reading →

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20 modern libraries from around the world

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

Libraries are doing well in digital times. Here are most awesome examples. Many people, when asked about libraries, imagine old buildings with dimmed light and endless rows of heavy wooden bookshelves. Libraries are our heritage. They contain all knowledge human kind has … Continue reading →

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Music in the library – Flute Ensemble: Friday, November 7, 2014, at 3:15 p.m.

Posted on November 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

Music in the Library: Flute Ensemble Friday, Nov. 7, 2014 3:15-3:35 p.m. Collins Library Reading Room Performance by: Flute trio (Whitney Reveyrand, Megan Reich, Barbara Cotton) and Flute quartet (Colin Babcock, Victoria Chase, Bianca Lim, Adam Hayashigawa)

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“Spotlight: Research Conferences” by Liz Roepke ’15, Peer Research Advisor

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jmkyoung

Over Fall Break, I had the great opportunity to attend and present my research at the Geological Society of America’s 2014 Fall Meeting, which was held in Vancouver, British Columbia. What an experience! It’s the second professional geologic conference I … Continue reading →

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Library of Congress Seeks Halloween Photos For American Folklife Center Collection

Posted on October 31, 2014 by jmkyoung

The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress is inviting Americans participating in holidays at the end of October and early November – Halloween, All Souls Day, All Saints Day, Dia de los Muertos – to photograph hayrides, … Continue reading →

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Take a visual tour of Halloween in America during the first half of the 20th century

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jmkyoung

What better way to wrap up  American Archives month then with a Halloween stroll through the Digital Public Library of America. From turn of the century Hallow’een postcards through photos from the 1950’s we get a taste of Halloween in America … Continue reading →

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From the Archives: The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

Posted on October 30, 2014 by jmkyoung

Back in early October we blogged about the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair, which took place the weekend of October 11th. Having attended the book fair, I’m here to bring you a little recap of the event! As a student working … Continue reading →

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Available in the Popular Collection: “Vitro” By Jessica Khoury

Posted on October 29, 2014 by jmkyoung

Skin Island is a remote island off the Pacific where scientists privately funded by the enigmatic Corpus Corporation have brought life to test-tube embryos. These creatures are the Vitros, beings whose knowledge and abilities wildly surpass those of humans. Seventeen-year-old … Continue reading →

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Collins Library Links: Library Research Help for First-Year Students

Posted on October 28, 2014 by jmkyoung

In the week leading up to Fall Break, Collins Library was filled to the brim with students studying for midterms and conducting research for their project proposals. For many first-year students, the mid-point of the fall semester serves as a … Continue reading →

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