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23 of the most creatively designed Little Free Libraries
Have you noticed a cute miniature library like the one above pop up in your neighborhood recently? You may or may not know that these adorable Little Free Libraries are part of a larger social movement that got its start … Continue reading
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Collins Library Links: Librarians and Faculty- Teaching and Learning Partnerships
Librarians and Faculty- Teaching and Learning Partnerships As the academic year draws to a close, we would like to extend our thanks for your support of library programs and services and to the LMIS Committee for providing assistance and advice … Continue reading
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Collins Memorial Library Announces Early English Books Online
The Collins Memorial Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of Early English Books Online. From the first book published in English through the age of Spenser and Shakespeare, this incomparable collection now contains more than 125,000 titles listed in … Continue reading
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PRIMO Search is Coming. Important Information for Library Users.
The library will be migrating to a new system from Thursday, June 19 through Monday, June 23. Get a feel for the new Primo Search: Primo link What this means for you: Commencing June 19th and running at least through … Continue reading
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From the Archives: A Visit from the Wiki Education Foundation
My first week as Wikipedian in Residence got off to a great start with a visit from LiAnna Davis, head of communications and external relations for the Wiki Education Foundation, and a UPS Alum! The Wiki Education Foundation is a … Continue reading
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From the Archives: Congratulations Class of 2014!
The 1914 Commencement Program for the University of Puget Sound. Since the Commencement is coming up shortly, we thought it would be fun to flash back 100 years to the class of 1914! With only nine diplomas presented, we’ve come … Continue reading
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From the Archives: Unexpected Discoveries
The best part about working in the Archives & Special Collections? Stumbling across something you did not expect to find. This past year, Maya Steinborn ’14, Zeb Howell ’16, and Morgan Ford ’17, have chronicled the materials they found interesting … Continue reading
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Kara Flynn named 2014 Archives & Special Collections Summer Research Fellow
The Archives & Special Collections is pleased to welcome its third summer research fellow, Kara Flynn ’15! Kara, a double major in English and Sociology and Anthropology, will serve as Wikipedian in Residence. Kara’s work will focus on increasing access … Continue reading
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Haley M. Andres Wins Library Art Award 2014
Congratulations to Haley M. Andres, winner of the 2014 Library Art Award. Be on the lookout for her beautiful painting entitled “Accumulation” on the walls in Collins Memorial Library . Artist Statement “Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most … Continue reading
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Popular Reading Collection: “Incidents in the Night: Volume 1”
Incidents in the Night: Volume 1 By David B. Translated by Brian Evenson A finalist for the L.A. Times Book Prize, this graphic novel by one of Frances most renowned cartoonists is now available in the Popular Collection. It is … Continue reading
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