Popular Reading Collection: NEW in Mystery – Tim Dorsey’s “Tiger Shrimp Tango”

Posted on February 19, 2014 by jmkyoung

TigerShrimpIn an America plagued by ruthless Internet scam artists, obsessive Florida trivia buff and reluctant serial killer Serge Storms is forced to intervene when a digital plot results in innocent death and a missing young woman.  He embarks on a journey to rid his beloved state of predators and find the missing girl; a journey that is further complicated when he discovers that he is being tracked by a hit-man from his shadowy past.

Tiger Shrimp Tango is filled with mayhem, scheming, and a complex chase.  It takes two to tango but this story is a dance that only one can survive!  Check out this book and the rest of the mystery titles in the Popular Reading Collection today!

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The Times Digital Archive

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jmkyoung

Callout_TimesDigitalArchiveSince its first publication in 1785, The Times (London) has become one of the most preeminent, global daily (except Sundays) newspapers of the 18th century through the early 21st century, covering international events, people, places, politics, business news, opinion and debate, entertainment, and advertising. The Times Digital Archive brings you every page of every issue of this publication as a fully-searchable, easy-to-navigate online resource, from 1785-2007.

Coverage includes news and special reports; editorials; letters to the editor; movie and theatre reviews; birth, death and marriage notices; historical photographs and maps; classified advertising; and the famed Times crossword puzzles.

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From the Archives: You STILL Can’t Eat Mt. Rainier

Posted on February 13, 2014 by jmkyoung

Callout_Speidel“In a country where everyone else is blind, the man who can see is king. And in a lumber country where only one mill can saw straight boards, the major city is born.”

William C. Speidel, Jr. tells a satirical history of Seattle in You STILL Can’t Eat Mt. Rainier, a novel illustrated by Bob Cram and published in 1961. He writes as a local of the city, knowledgeable of the landscape and cultures. This book begins with anecdotes about the city’s founding fathers, native neighbors, “famous fights,” and big corporations. Part II describes the city’s must-see spots and entertainment value, and Part III lists “mouth-watering” eateries throughout the “Queen City” of the Pacific Northwest. Printed on bright yellow paper and bound in between vintage city maps, Speidel’s comic guide book is worth a glance just for its quirky cartoon illustrations.

“An interpretation of the facts that may or may not be approved by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce…

Name: “Queen City” of the Pacific Northwest

Measurements: (In quarter miles). Bust 30, (West Point-Laurelhurst)… Waist 10 (Yesler Way)… Hips 28 (Alki-Seward Park)… Height 64 (north-south city limits).

Age: 110 years… or 108 years… or 92 years. (Pioneer founders landed in 1851… platted in 1853… incorporated in 1865… disincorporated in 1867… reincorporated in 1869).”

By Maya Steinborn

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Calling All Students – Apply For a Research Grant!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by jmkyoung

Callout_researchSympCalling all students!  Are you considering applying for a Summer Research Grant in the Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences?  Or maybe in Science & Mathematics?  These research grants offer you the opportunity to be supported by a stipend while you have the chance to conduct meaningful research on a subject that matters to you.  They are prestigious awards, and the application process is competitive, but the library is here to help you!

All of the grant applications require a bibliography or reference list as part of your project description, and we can help you find those sources.  It’s easy to make an appointment with the liaison librarian for your area of interest.  You can also find email addresses for librarians, and recommended databases for you to search, on the Research Guides for your subject area.  Interested in the genetics of Drosophila melanogaster?  Eli Gandour-Rood, Science Liaison Librarian, can help you conduct a thorough and up-to-date literature review.  Fascinated by local Tacoma history?  Humanities Liaison Peggy Burge can help you identify potential primary sources.

Applications are due in early March, so contact a librarian today to find out how we can help you write a successful Summer Research Grant application!

 

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Popular Reading Collection: Just in – “The Good Luck of Right Now”

Posted on February 12, 2014 by jmkyoung

blog_GoodluckRightNowJust in TODAY: The Good Luck of Right Now by Matthew Quick, bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook.

Bartholomew Neil has lived with his mother for over thirty years.  When she passes away, the sheltered man must learn to live life on his own.  Bartholomew finds a beacon of hope and perhaps even fate when he happens upon a “Free Tibet” letter written by actor Richard Gere in his mother’s underwear drawer.  He decides to start his life by writing Gere a series of letters that ultimately reflect Bartholomew’s poignantly earnest attempts to assemble a life and family of his own.  A number of random and eccentric fellow characters accompany him on his journey of discovery.

If you read and enjoyed The Silver Linings Playbook, check out this new title from the same author, available in the Popular Collection.

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GPO’s Federal Digital System – Free Online Access

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jmkyoung

FedDigWant to read the actual text of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?”  Need a transcript of the President’s “State of the Union” address?  Researching Watergate, and want to read the transcripts of President Nixon’s grand jury testimony?

These documents, and so much more, can be found through the U.S. Government Printing Offices, free, online site: GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) provides free online access to official publications from all three branches (House, Senate & President) of the Federal Government.

Through FDsys, you are able to:

  • Search for documents and publications:
    FDsys provides advanced search capabilities and the ability to refine and narrow your search for quick access to the information you need.
  • Browse for documents and publications:
    FDsys offers browsing by collection, Congressional committee, date, and Government author.
  • Access metadata about documents and publications:
    FDsys provides information about Government publications in standard XML formats.
  • Download documents and publications in multiple renditions or file formats:
    With FDsys, users can download a single file or download content and metadata packaged together in a compressed file.
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From the Archives: Summer Fellowship Opportunity

Posted on February 6, 2014 by jmkyoung

blog_OpenhouseThis summer the Archives & Special Collections will host a summer research fellow.  The 2014 project will focus on increasing awareness of our unique resources at Puget Sound through Wikipedia.

Through Wikipedia’s GLAM-Wiki project (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) the Wikipedian in Residence will increase access to the Archives & Special Collections holdings and services while strengthening the relationship between the Archives & Special Collections and the Wikipedia community.  Adhering to archival and Wikipedia best practices, the Wikipedian in Residence will: promote new or existing Wiki projects related to the University’s holdings; work with staff to digitize, compile, and organize resources that can be shared with the Wikipedia community; and advise staff on Wikipedia best practices.

For more information, contact Katie Henningsen, Archivist and Digital Collections Coordinator or drop in during our Open House on February 12th, from 4:00-5:30 p.m.

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“An Officer and a Spy” Available in the Popular Reading Collection

Posted on February 5, 2014 by jmkyoung

OfficerandSpyFeatured on the “Books of the Times,” Robert Harris’ An Officer and a Spy is available in the Popular Reading Collection.

The novel centers on the infamous Dreyfus Affair-Paris 1895.  Alfred Dreyfus, a young Jewish officer has been convicted of treason, sentenced to a life of imprisonment, and publicly stripped of his rank.  Georges Picquart, a witness to Dreyfus’ humiliation and head of the agency who convicted Dreyfus, begins as a firm believer in the officer’s guilt.  Picquart begins to question his judgment, however, when he happens upon evidence that may lead to another suspect.

Harris vividly tells the story of a scandal that mesmerized the world in An Officer and a Spy, once again establishing his prowess in the genre of historical fiction.  Check out this title and many other in Popular Collection, located in the Media Room.

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Apply for the Summer Fellowship in Archives & Special Collections

Posted on February 4, 2014 by jmkyoung

blog_OpenhouseCome learn more about this year’s project and explore the collections at our Open House!

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014
4–5:30 p.m.
Collins Library Room 211

The Archives & Special Collections maintains the University of Puget Sound’s rare books, artists’ books, and manuscripts, as well as material documenting the university and its history.  Through Wikipedia’s GLAM-Wiki project the Wikipedian in Residence will increase access to the Archives & Special Collections holdings and services while strengthening the relationship between the Archives & Special Collections and the Wikipedia community.

March 10, 2014 – Application Due.
April 8, 2014 – Awards announced.

A stipend of $3,250 will be provided, based on 350 hours completed over the course of the summer.

For more information contact: libref@pugetsound.edu

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ARTstor On-site Training Sessions

Posted on February 3, 2014 by jmkyoung

Callout_ArtStorThe Collins Memorial Library Invites You to ARTstor On-site Training. Open to faculty, staff, and students

February 11, 2014, 10-11 a.m.
ARTstor Basics for Teaching

  1. What has ARTstor become?  Its world-wide importance, its relevance in multi-disciplinary searches, its convenience for one-stop shopping for images.
  2. How to register as an ARTstor user?
  3. What are its easy-to-learn tools for searching for multi-disciplinary images and saving them for your classes or other public presentations?

February 12, 2014, 11 a.m.-Noon
Beyond the Basics

  1. Creating shared folders and URLs in ARTstor’s cloud, for the use and  collaboration with students and colleagues.
  2. Working with OIV, or Offline Image Viewer, ARTstor’s version of PowerPoint, its advantages for higher definition images, zooming and 360 degrees viewings.
  3. Using the extra ARTstor tools, how to harness previous users’ expertise to help expand your searches, and find copyright-free high quality images for academic publications.
  4. How to explore ARTstor’s resources further through its webinars and online guides.

Please RSVP by February 10, 2014 to
Wallace Weston, wweston@pugetsound.edu

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