{"id":3955,"date":"2013-04-01T08:57:58","date_gmt":"2013-04-01T15:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/?p=3955"},"modified":"2013-04-01T08:57:58","modified_gmt":"2013-04-01T15:57:58","slug":"library-makes-strategic-move-concerning-book-collection-and-printing-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/library-makes-strategic-move-concerning-book-collection-and-printing-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Makes Strategic Move Concerning Book Collection and Printing Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3959\" alt=\"press1\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press1-300x65.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press1-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press1.jpg 503w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The Collins Memorial Library has a reputation for innovation.\u00a0 In recent years, the Library has developed many new programs and services from exhibits and community events to strengthening \u00a0close connections with faculty to integrate information literacy across the curriculum.\u00a0 The Library has also been pro-active in supporting sustainability efforts across campus.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it comes as no surprise that our Library would endorse two new and innovative programs that will help further distinguish Puget Sound as a center for excellence, innovation, and experiential learning.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/CollinsPress.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3966\" alt=\"CollinsPress\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/CollinsPress.jpg\" width=\"177\" height=\"131\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\u00a0<strong>Publishing Program:<\/strong>\u00a0 No longer beholden to academic publishers charging enormous fees for access to scholarship, Collins has now embarked on a new program.\u00a0 All books will be hand printed and published under the Collins Press.\u00a0 Not only does this save money, but provides students with hands on learning experience setting type.<a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3956 aligncenter\" alt=\"press2\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press2.jpg\" width=\"281\" height=\"186\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Print Green:<\/strong>\u00a0 The Print Green program has taken a major step with the introduction of hand papermaking.\u00a0 Students are making their own paper.\u00a0 Not only will this support our sustainability efforts, but reduces the cost of expensive paper and toner.\u00a0 Classes in calligraphy will be held to encourage students to learn the art of handwriting. <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3958 aligncenter\" alt=\"press3\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.pugetsound.edu\/collinsunbound\/files\/2013\/04\/press3.jpg\" width=\"287\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Collins Library Director Jane Carlin says that she knows of no other campus that has taken such innovative steps and that we will surely be a leader in the Northwest and serve as model for other liberal arts colleges.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Collins Memorial Library has a reputation for innovation.\u00a0 In recent years, the Library has developed many new programs and services from exhibits and community events to strengthening \u00a0close connections with faculty to integrate information literacy across the curriculum.\u00a0 The &hellip; 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