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A door in the basement of Terrell Library is adorned with the name Kimble, a token of recognition for Wallis and Marilyn Kimble, who have generously funded the vital work that goes on behind that door—digitizing precious historic records in the WSU Libraries’ archives. But in so doing, they have funded so much more. The […]

Dayton, Washington, resident, businessman, minister, and teacher Robert Shields liked to chronicle what he read, often describing exactly what newspapers, books, or magazines he read each day. His prodigious diary—all 37.5 million words worth—contains quite a few quotes from literature, the Bible, and more. And WSU Manuscripts Librarian Will Gregg is just getting started. He’s […]

As I look out my window, it is a sunny, gorgeous first day of fall. This issue of Browse, similarly, provides an inspiring overview of library news, collections, services, and individuals. With the start of the semester, we are seeing many students return to the libraries and use our services. In addition to borrowing books […]

Growing up in Pullman in the 1980s and 1990s, Shane Johnson recalls how Holland and Owen Libraries played a part in his education through class trips, high school research projects, or just explorations of campus buildings with friends as a latchkey kid. In those days, Terrell Library didn’t exist, although Johnson’s parents knew former WSU […]

Michael J. Fox graduated from Cornell University in 1966 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1969. He practiced law in Washington from 1969 until 1988, when he was appointed as a judge on the King County Superior Court by Gov. Booth Gardner. He served for 23 years on the court, retiring in […]

Lotus Norton-Wisla was recently named interim head of WSU Libraries’ Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (MASC), taking over the role held by Trevor Bond, now WSU Libraries’ interim dean. Norton-Wisla said her goals for the first few months will be to learn more about MASC from a new perspective, take on new administrative responsibilities, and […]

I love the energy on the Pullman campus at the start of the fall semester. This semester feels different for me. Since the start of my appointment as interim dean of the WSU Libraries in May, I have had the great fortune to learn more about all aspects of our library services. My colleagues and […]

WSU Libraries’ Associate Dean Trevor Bond assumed the role of interim dean on May 10, taking over from Jay Starratt, whose leadership since 2007 has helped define and realize innovation for the WSU Libraries systemwide. Bond has served as a member of Starratt’s leadership team since 2016, serving as associate dean for digital initiatives and […]

As graduation approaches for WSU seniors, we’re taking a closer look at the WSU Libraries’ senior student workers and their experiences working in the libraries. These seniors have dedicated themselves to various departments, gaining invaluable skills and insights that will play a crucial role in their professional careers. Join Browse intern Elyse Donley as she […]

At first, WSU was not in the cards for me.  My grandparents, uncle, and both of my parents attended WSU; my parents even met here.  But this seemed too forced at the time, and I wanted to be different.  Eventually, my dad convinced me to visit, and I agreed, partly to please him. At the […]