Category Archives: Collins Library Links

Reading and Relaxing in the Time of COVID19 During this stressful time for our community, please be reminded that Collins Library offers you a number of resources that might provide some escape from the worry that we are all facing.  … Continue reading →

The Library as Publisher Lever Press:  Did you know that the Collins Library is one of the founding members of the Lever Press?  The Press arises out of an initiative of the Oberlin Group to study how the libraries of … Continue reading →

Collins Library Links – Focus on Financial Literacy Many of our students are just beginning to learn about managing their own finances.  Collins Library has a number of resources that can help students better understand the complex issues associated with … Continue reading →

Collins Library Links – Welcome Back Issue – Part II Art in the Library:  Please take time to stop by the Collins Library and view two outstanding exhibits.  Interwoven Stories showcases pages from a community stitching project developed by Canadian … Continue reading →

Book Collecting Contest What better way to end the year with a celebration of student scholarship, reading, and supporting a new generation of book collectors. We recognize The Book Club of Washington for their support of Puget Sound students. The … Continue reading →

Makerspace Update It’s been a busy and productive year in the Makerspace with projects ranging from handmade books to 3D printed maps of our campus for use by those with low vision.  We have also been working with classes and … Continue reading →

Leaving Elsevier, should we stay or should we go? Many of you have no doubt read about the recent decision made by the University of California System Libraries to cancel their Elsevier journal subscriptions. This was highlighted in a recent … Continue reading →

What’s new for Spring Semester Book Collecting Contest:  We are pleased to sponsor this contest. Established in 2010, the aim of this competition is to encourage full-time students at Puget Sound to read for enjoyment and to develop personal libraries throughout … Continue reading →

What’s New in the Makerspace Contact Information:  It’s easy – just contact makerspace@pugetsound.edu Guest Speakers:  Earlier this semester, we welcomed John Devine from the Tacoma Public Schools who established the SAMI Makerspace and is now working at the new iDEA … Continue reading →