Category Archives: Announcements

Featured Student Work – Willa Bartholomay 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by jmkyoung

For over a decade, the Collins Memorial Library has sponsored an award for an outstanding graduating Art major. Each year a Library panel convenes to preview the senior show and after much discussion selects the winning artwork. The artist is … Continue reading →

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Willa Bartholomay, 2022 Library Senior Art Award Winner

Posted on May 4, 2022 by jmkyoung

For over a decade, the Collins Memorial Library has sponsored an award for an outstanding graduating Art major. Each year a Library panel convenes to preview the senior show and after much discussion selects the winning artwork. The artist is … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful World of Pop-Up Books: The Stanley W. Hess Collection

Posted on April 5, 2022 by jmkyoung

Collins Library is delighted to announce the gift of 150 pop-up books from retired art librarian, Stanley W. Hess. Hess currently lives in Bremerton and is the curator of the Aurora Valentinetti Puppet Museum, a division formerly of Evergreen Children’s … Continue reading →

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Peggy Firman, Associate Director for Resource Management Services for the Collins Memorial Library Retires

Posted on March 25, 2022 by jmkyoung

Peggy Firman, Associate Director for Resource Management Services for the Collins Memorial Library, is retiring after a career that has spanned over three decades.  I recently had the chance to sit down and talk to her about her work and … Continue reading →

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‘Discover Collins Library!’ activity

Posted on August 24, 2021 by jmkyoung

All students, new and returning, are invited to stop by Collins Library before September 10th to participate in our new ‘Discover Collins Library!’ activity. This guided exploration of the library showcases the many helpful resources, friendly staff, and comfy spaces … Continue reading →

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Collins Library endorses the Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism in American History

Posted on August 24, 2021 by jmkyoung

Collins Library endorses the American Historical Association, the American Association of University Professors, the Association of American Colleges & Universities, and PEN America’s Joint Statement on Legislative Efforts to Restrict Education about Racism in American History. The statement is a repudiation of … Continue reading →

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Puget Sound Book Artists Returns to Collins Library

Posted on August 23, 2021 by jmkyoung

2020 was the 10th anniversary of the Puget Sound Book Artists.  This grass roots organization started with just a few members and a big dream.  It has evolved into an organization of over 100 members with a robust program of … Continue reading →

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Welcome back!  Collins Library extends a warm welcome to new and returning students!

Posted on August 17, 2021 by jmkyoung

Come to the library to participate in Discover Collins Library, a fun activity designed to introduce or re-introduce you to some of our services and resources.  You’ll earn small prizes along the way and can enter drawings for a large … Continue reading →

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Collins Welcomes New Public Services Specialist Nick Triggs!

Posted on February 16, 2021 by jmkyoung

Collins Library is pleased to welcome new Public Services Specialist Nick Triggs, who started on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Learn more about Nick and his interests: 1. What attracts you to Puget Sound?The variety of learning and inquiry happening at … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Loggers 2021! We missed you!

Posted on January 22, 2021 by jmkyoung

Collins Library welcomes on-campus and remote students for the Spring 2021 semester!  We are taking a hybrid approach to services, with some available in-person and others entirely online.  Please see our guide for more information: http://research.pugetsound.edu/spring2021. Our research and reference services … Continue reading →

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