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New in the Popular Collection: “The Remedy” By Thomas Goetz

In this nonfiction title, Goetz takes readers behind the scenes of a marvelous tale of hubris and ambition involving two of history’s greatest men. In 1890, Dr. Robert Koch announced his cure in Berlin for century’s deadliest disease: tuberculosis.  Among … Continue reading

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In honor of tax day, we thought we would share some history from the Library of Congress!

If, in the midst of sorting receipts and studying the latest changes in the US income tax laws, you suddenly wonder “What is the origin of this annual ritual in the weeks leading up to April 15th?” here are some … Continue reading

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It’s National Library Week – Tell us what you like about Collins!

What kind of positive impact has Collins library made in your life? Your stories are key to communicating the value of libraries. National Library Week is the perfect opportunity to share it. On Tuesday, April 15, comment on the whiteboard … Continue reading

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Books? Or No Books? Envisioning the Academic Library of the Future

The book still holds a powerful symbolic message of wisdom, intelligence and scholarship The next time you watch a television interview or news briefing or press conference, check out how often books or bookshelves are used as a backdrop. But … Continue reading

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The 2014 Pulitzer Prizes, which honor excellence in journalism and the arts, will be announced on Monday, April 14th.

To see who the winners are please check the Pulitzer web site at: http://www.pulitzer.org/ In 1912, one year after Pulitzer’s death aboard his yacht, the Columbia School of Journalism was founded, and the first Pulitzer Prizes were awarded in 1917 … Continue reading

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April is National Poetry Month…

The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers;— Little we see in Nature that is ours; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon! This Sea that bares her … Continue reading

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From the Archives: A Quick Reminder…

…That the archives aren’t entirely old, dingy books and stuff. It’s also old, dingy letters and school memorabilia! I’m sure that when you write a letter (or as is more common nowadays, an email), you don’t consider it to have … Continue reading

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New in Nonfiction: The Meat Racket – The Secret Takeover of America’s Food Business

It may seem like we have all the choices in the world here in the United States, particularly when it comes to the food we purchase and eat.  Christopher Leonard’s new book, however, exposes this consumer choice for what it … Continue reading

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April is National Poetry Month: “Daffodils” by William Wordsworth

Want more poetry?  Go to http://www.poets.org/.  Read about the Poet to Poet project or the Poem in Your Pocket Project. Today’s poetry selection is from Collins Librarian, Jane Carlin. Learn more about this famous British poet by visiting the Biography … Continue reading

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Rowing into the Son Event Big Success!

Almost one hundred people filled the Tahoma Room last week to hear about the incredible BOLD journey of Puget Sound graduate Jordan Hanssen. He told the story of rowing across the Atlantic Ocean. His book, Rowing Into the Son, is … Continue reading

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