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Found in the Stacks by Rebecca Kuglitsch: "Horn Measurements and Weights of the Great Game of the World"

You never know what you will find in the stacks! This time, we found Horn Measurements and Weights of the Great Game of the World:  Being a record for the use of sportsmen and naturalists, by Rowland Ward. The book … Continue reading

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Open Access Week 2011

This week was the fifth annual Open Access Week. Open Access Week is a global event dedicated to highlighting the importance of open access and other issues of scholarly communication. What’s Open Access? It’s  a movement to provide access to … Continue reading

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From ALA News: "For Librarians" poem by Hans Ostrom

A poem “For Librarians”Hans Ostrom, poet and professor of English at the University of Puget Sound, posted this poetic video tribute “For Librarians” (3:03) to libraries and librarians. The poem itself was featured on a BBC Four program in 2008. … Continue reading

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COLLINS UNBOUND: What We're Reading & Watching: Student Nellie Hartman

We asked library student assistant Nellie Hartman what her favorite books and videos were in the Collins Library collection!  See for yourself what you might be missing: Good Omens: the nice and accurate prophecies of Agnes Nutter, witch By Terry … Continue reading

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Library Palooza 2010 Was Here!

Puget Sound’s first-ever Library Palooza rocked Collins Memorial Library this past Wednesday & Friday between 11-12, as both incoming and returning students joined library staff for a jam-packed hour showcasing library spaces and services, with some extra fun thrown in: … Continue reading

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Coming Soon to Collins Library!

Be on the lookout for some intriguing items in the library this Fall –  like the biggest Collins Library scrap book you’ve ever seen!

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Collins Unbound Summer Break!

Dear Readers, Collins Unbound is taking a summer break – check back in August to catch up with all the latest news! -Collins Library staff

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Celebrating "A SOUND PAST"

As we approach the end of the academic year, Collins Library is proud to launch a new digital resource for the campus community. A SOUND PAST chronicles through historic photographs the people, buildings, events, athletics, and campus environment that make the … Continue reading

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And the Winners Are!

Congratulations to Andrew Fink and Dylan Poulsen, winners of the Book Collecting Contest. Andrew Fink, a senior majoring in philosophy, is the first place winner.  The title of his essay was “An Interdisciplinary Survey of 20th Century Propaganda”.  Andrew ‘s … Continue reading

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Collins Library Partners With Pi Beta Phi Reps at Edible Books Festival!

Excitement is mounting – don’t forget the Edible Books Festival Thursday, April 1, 2010. In addition to the wonderful display of culinary creations, stop by between 1:00 and 3:30 and meet with representatives from Pi Beta Phi Sorority.   Decorate a … Continue reading

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