Category Archives: Did You Know?

17 Brilliant Art History-Inspired Halloween Costumes

These are WAY more genius than painting on a unibrow and being Frida Kahlo. Take a look at these great ideas for Halloween costumes at BuzzFeed, by Jessica Misener.

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Banned Books Week is Sept. 27 – Oct. 3, 2015.

Collins Library celebrates free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. Celebrate your right … Continue reading

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A Warm Welcome from Melanie Schaffer, Your Collins Library Peer Research Advisor!

To our new Loggers, welcome to Puget Sound! It’s only been a few days, but I hope you’re settling in nicely and finding a home here on campus. Right now your main focus might be getting to know new people … Continue reading

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Welcome Loggers! Enjoy the Collins Library Top Ten tips!

Need a break from homework? We’ve got hundreds of movies on DVD, and everything from mysteries to science fiction novels in our popular reading collection. We’ve got a ton of different places to study, whether you want to curl up … Continue reading

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Library of Congress Seeks Halloween Photos For American Folklife Center Collection

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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From the Library Comments Box: More Natural Light!

The Collins Library values the thoughts and feedback of our patrons! What’s new in the Collins library comments box? Read on… Suggestion: Building needs more natural light. No more fluorescents. Response: We are lucky to have so many windows in … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Citation Managers: When Is the Best Time to Begin Using One?

“I only wish I’d learned this sooner!” –Puget Sound senior, buried under the weight of one hundred sources Collins Library recommends that all students familiarize themselves with and begin using citation managers during their sophomore year.  Here’s why: During your … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Library Services While Studying Abroad

For those considering a study abroad program, considerations related to paperwork, vaccinations, and other pressing pre-departure logistics probably take precedence over access to scholarly resources while abroad. However, once the journey is under way and academic projects have begun students … Continue reading

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Did You Know? Group study tables on the second floor!

There are additional tables on second floor for group study.

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Did You Know? Music Online Listening

The Library acquired a new streaming audio service called Music Online Listening.

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