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Unveiling Literary Treasures: Women Authors at Terrell and Holland Libraries

Women authors are pivotal to literary collections, enriching them with diverse perspectives and narratives that resonate across time.  The WSU Terrell and Holland Libraries house a varied array of women-authored works that span literary reviews, research articles, and fiction books. The collection offers a glimpse into impactful women writers on literature and society.  WSU biology […]
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Humans of WSU Libraries: Spring Break Edition

Similar to the “Humans of New York” photoblog series, where New Yorkers are interviewed and photographed, WSU students are interviewed about themselves and their experiences at WSU. In this edition, Browse intern Elyse Donley spoke with students about their spring break plans and their time at WSU Libraries.  From Petaluma, California, Ellie Iribarne is a […]
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WSU Libraries preserve local photo collection susceptible to vinegar syndrome

The grand opening of Dissmore’s. A family’s new washer and dryer. Weddings. Graduations.  Ralph Raymond Hutchison captured about 50 years of these milestones in black and white, but thousands of his photographs remained hidden. Some became brittle over time.  Until now.  WSU Libraries’ Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections initiated a project to digitize the entire […]
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WSU alumna, environmental historian is a storyteller at heart

Jen Corrinne Brown was known as WSU Libraries’ “fishing girl.” She spent hours in Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections working on her dissertation in 2012, debunking fly-fishing myths about the Rocky Mountains.  “I’m just a storyteller at heart,” Brown said. “I want to tell stories that people think are interesting or might not know about.” […]
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Archived history of student unrest and activism

By Jay Lee For Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 15, WSU held many events to commemorate and reflect on the principles of King’s life and work, such as the Coug Caring Card Program, MLK Day of Service, MLK Film Series: “Selma” and For Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 15, WSU held many events […]
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Humans of WSU Libraries: Senior Edition

Similar to the “Humans of New York” photoblog series, where New Yorkers are interviewed and photographed, WSU students are interviewed about themselves and their experience at WSU. In this edition, Browse intern Elyse Donley spoke with WSU seniors, who reflected on their past four years and their final semester at WSU.  From Sammamish, Washington, Julia […]
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The journey to librarianship is never linear

Chelsea Leachman has many passions, and she can hardly pick a favorite.  It may be publishing a book or visiting every national park in the United States. Instructing classes and meeting with science and engineering students at WSU, however, are perhaps the most rewarding. “They’re really joining this conversation that’s happening in the world, and […]
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Student reference assistants play vital role in WSU Libraries

By Pamela Martin As the reference coordinator and undergraduate services librarian, I believe WSU’s reference assistants play a vital role in the WSU Libraries. The Reference Assistant Program is an investment in students; our goal is to empower these student employees to develop fundamental research and critical inquiry skills. Reference assistants provide support to their […]
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Reflecting on My WSU Journey

As I walked through the WSU campus for the last time, a flood of emotions washed over me, signaling the culmination of my academic journey. “This is it,” I thought; my time here has reached its conclusion. A feeling of satisfaction and curiosity swept over me. I realized that I was on the brink of […]
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