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Excellence in Action – Library Student Employee Awards!

Collins Library has established in 2012 an award to recognize three student employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment to their work and excellence in job performance. Read more about eligibility requirements and how to nominate a library student employee at the … Continue reading

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The Pocket Pad Project: Turning Discarded Paper into Free Notepads!

The Collins Memorial Library and Print & Copy Services have teamed up, using discarded paper to create useful and handy notepads for free distribution to the Puget Sound community! Read more and see how you can participate!

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Northwest Digital Archives (NWDA): Puget Sound's Unique Archival and Manuscript Materials

The University of Puget Sound has a unique collection of archival and manuscript materials.  Many of the collections are described in the Northwest Digital Archives (NWDA) Explore documents that recount experiences in China, an Argentinian astronomer, or materials used by … Continue reading

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Springer Tools: LaTeX Search – Find Math & Science Formulas!

From Springer, a leading publisher of scientific and professional information, comes LaTeX search.  Mainly of interest to faculty and students in math and science.  This tool allows you to search for formulas within Springer journals. LaTeXSearch, a free service provided … Continue reading

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Collins Library Welcomes Ben Tucker: New Business, Economics & Social Sciences Librarian

Collins Memorial Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Tucker as the new Business, Economics and Social Sciences Librarian.  Ben joined the Library liaison team on January 19th and will be responsible for reference and information services for … Continue reading

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COLLINS UNBOUND: See Edible Entries from "Edible Book Festival"!

Another successful Edible Book Festival for year 2011!  It’s not too early to think about your entry for next year! See All Images here

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COLLINS UNBOUND: Theatre Costume Display Colors the Library!

Dazzling satin dressed figurines in purples, creams, burgundies, and more – line the walls and fill study and reading space near the Learning Commons. This display is the handiwork of talented students taught by theatre instructor Mishka Navarre in her … Continue reading

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COLLINS UNBOUND: THANK YOU – "Food for Fines" Donations!

Thanks to all the awesome people who participated in Food for Fines! You brought in 400 cans of food, 27% more than last year!

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Andrew Fink '10 Picks Up National Prize for Book Collecting!

Andrew Fink ’10 will be awarded first prize in the 2010 National Collegiate Book Collecting Contest at a ceremony and dinner at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 15. Fink was selected for the top prize, ahead … Continue reading

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COLLINS UNBOUND: Keeping the Peace

The Collins Library is for everyone and we try hard to accommodate all the different ways you use the library: to meet up with classmates for a group project, to edit video, to take a break in the break zone … Continue reading

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