*Our recent library news is now in our Collins News & Events blog.
Summer Semester
Purgatory Pie Press: Magic Books & Paper Toys
August 13, 2010, 4-6 p.m., Opening reception
Spring Semester 2010
Collins Library Food, Noise and Drink Policy
Let's keep the library a clean and pleasant environment for everyone.
April 2010 Events
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New Library Break Zone, Plus, Hot Water on Tap!
Library creates a food, drink & chat area on lower level (basement) of library.
Call For Entries! Book Collection Contest - deadline Apr 24, 5 p.m., 2010
Collins library and Book Club of Washington sponsored student contest.
Music in the Library - a capella Singers
Friday, March 5, our music series features "What She Said" an all-female singing group.
We're All Ears...And We Want To Hear Your Opinion About Library Services
On February 14, 2010, a survey will be emailed to randomly selected participants.
Presentation by Book Artist Karen Hanmer
Karen Hanmer discusses her art and shows selected works in Collins Library, Friday, February 12, 2010, 5-6 p.m. in Library Rm. 020. [posted 1.28.10]
Langdon Cook Speaks in Pierce County READS 2010
Langdon Cook, author of "Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager", speaks in the Collins Library Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 7-8 p.m. in Library Rm. 020. [posted 1.28.10]
Erica Bauermeister Speaks in Pierce County READS 2010
Erica Bauermeister, author of "The School of Essential Ingredients", speaks in the Collins Library Thursday, January 28, 2010, 7-8 p.m. in Library Rm. 020. [posted 1.25.10]
The Collins Memorial Library Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Honoring the great leader of Civil Rights Movement - Monday, January 18, 2010. [posted 1.18.10]
New Washington READS Poster Features Tribal Leader
Billy Frank Jr., long-time activist of tribal rights with a reputation for speaking on behalf of the salmon shows up on latest READS poster [posted 1.4.10]
Cover to Cover: The Art of Shereen LaPlantz
Artist Reception in Collins Library Jan. 21, 2010 [posted 1.4.10]
October 2009 Events
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Scandal in the Oregon Territory, Fri., Sept. 18, 2009
Rachel Hiscox presents her research and archival work using the Oregon Mission Collection owned by the Collins Memorial Library. [posted 9.15.09]
Inspiring Music in the Library
Margaret Shelton Returns to Play Her Harp - Sept. 11, 2009. [posted 9.9.09]
Looking for a Library Tour?
Dial in to Guide By Cell: 253.444.6440 [posted 9.4.09]
Five Easy Pieces of Collins Library:
Finish the Five Easy Pieces of Collins Library [posted 8.26.09]
New Temporary Social Sciences Liaison Librarian: Laura Schick
Welcome to Laura Schick! [posted 8.26.09]
Summer 2009
Slater Museum added to Library Collection
Slater Museum collection in Library's online catalog (Simon) makes community research easier. [posted 7.27.09]
Reselling Books at Puget Sound
Collins Library recycles books and updates their materials. [posted 7.27.09]
Puget Sound CRIBS: Collins Memorial Library
This student-produced video gives you the 411 on all the great services and resources the library has to offer. [posted 7.23.09]
The Art of Nancy Brones
Nancy Brones, local artist, displays her works in Collins Library July - Aug. 5, 2009 [posted 7.9.09]
Project Muse
A rich online collection of scholarly journals in humanities and social sciences, and some literary magazines. [posted 7.8.09]
Teaching with Images: Resources from the National Archives
Database with Document Analysis worksheets introducing image analysis methods to students. [posted 6.18.09]
Atlas of Our Changing Environment
Database site tracking human impacts around the globe. [posted 6.18.09]
Visual Literacy: More Than Meets the Eye
Resources for visual literacy. [posted 6.18.09]
24/7 Virtual Reference Service
Puget Sound students can now get research help from a live librarian in a virtual chat forum any hour of the day or night. [posted 6.18.09]
ARTstor: Nearly One Million Images At Your Fingertips
This digital image library features art, architecture, the humanities, and social sciences. [posted 6.18.09]
American Chemical Society publications
Key Chemistry resource including topics on biochemistry, recent medical developments, and environmental sciences, science, technology and society. [posted 6.12.09]
American Decades Primary Sources
Try this unique, engaging resource representing themes, movements, and events for each decade of the twentieth century. [posted 6.11.09]
Writing Like a Scientist
A resource helping Puget sound students write well in the unique, scientific style. [posted 6.11.09]
Literature Criticism Online
Did you know that Edgar Allen Poe wrote and published an anonymous review of his own work? Read Poe's review, plus much more in Literature Criticism Online . [posted 6.11.09]
Expanded Access to Education Resources
Concerned about grade inflation? Learning Assessment? Technology impact on higher education? WilsonWeb provides one-stop education research. [posted 6.8.09]
Oxford Language Dictionaries Online
An essential resource for all language students as well as students considering study abroad. [posted 6.8.09]
Explore a New Resource That Challenges Your Students to "Think Globally"
CQ Global Researcher database offers a comprehensive snapshot of today's most vital world issues. [posted 6.5.09]
Wade Guidry, New Library Technology Coordinator
Wade joins library staff Monday, June 1, 2009. [posted 5.28.09]
Celebrating Poetry and Printing: Collins Press
Rescue of the antique Craftsman 6 1/2" x 10" tabletop platen press Collins press. [posted 5.26.09]
Spring Semester 2009
New Library Materials In!
Check out our recently acquired books, videos, DVDs etc. [posted 5.12.09]
Attention Night Owls!
Library Open 24/7 MIDTERMS & FINALS: May 3-5 & 10-14, 2009. [posted 4.30.09]
Lyndsey Nichols Wins Annual Library Art Award 2009
"Nestlings" artwork on display in the library for one year. [posted 4.30.09]
Library Exhibit: Lady Vengeance - Artists' Books by British artist Sarah Bodman
May-June 17 2009, book art display in digital print, screenprint, letterpress and watercolour. [posted 4.29.09]
April 2009 Events
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Inspiring Music in the Library: Keyboard & Vocal Jazz Soloist
Coming Friday, March 27, 2009, 3:30-4 p.m. [posted 3.13.09]
Attention Night Owls!
Library Open 24/7 on March 11-12, 2009. [posted 3.9.09]
Inspiring Music in the Library: University Freshmen Flute Quartet
Join us Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 for inspirational music. [posted 2.25.09]
Collins Library Displays “Vermillion Bamboo, Orchid, and Stone” (2005) Scroll
By artist Toshiharu (Kunpei) Kawachi, PhD. [posted 2.20.09]
Puget Sound History: Images from the Archives
Jones Hall, Winter 1952
Meet Al Collins, the Puget Sound Cat
This well-loved feline is a local legend on Puget Sound campus. [posted 2.11.09]
The Collins Library Supports WBCA "Pink Zone" Game Feb. 3!
Library staff cheer at second annual breast cancer awareness basketball game. [posted 2.6.09]
Inspiring Music in the Library: Guitar
Exquisite strumming of classical guitar Friday on Jan. 23, 2008. [posted 1.21.09]
The Collins Memorial Library Honors the 2009 presidential inauguration
See library displays and watch broadcasts in public locations. [posted 1.12.09]
The Collins Memorial Library Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Honoring the King, great leader of Civil Rights Movement. [posted 1.12.09]
An Avalanche of Library Books!
Returned books pour in as Fall semester 2008 ends. [posted 1.12.09]
Happy New Year 2009!
The Collins Library and our "read-friendly" holiday seal wish you a happy new year. [posted 1.6.09]
"Quoth the Raven."
A raven joined the library to celebrate the SymPOEsium taking place on campus Feb. 16-20, 2009. [posted 2.16.09]
Scholars Declare 2009 "Darwin Year"
Keep your eyes open for the intriguing "2009 Darwin Year" library display. [posted 2.13.09]
Collins is Listening!
Tell Us what you think of library services and resources!