Current news at the WSU Libraries.
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WSU Libraries - Proxy Bookmarklet
Doing your research from off-campus? Install the WSU Libraries' Proxy Bookmarklet to get right to the article you're looking for, without having to backtrack to the Libraries' website to login!
New to bookmarklets? Watch the video below that matches the browser you use:
Ready to install it? Follow the steps in the next section.
Adding the bookmarklet
After making sure your browser allows JavaScript to run, try one or more of these:
- Drag this WSU Libraries proxy link to your browser's bookmarks toolbar or folder
- Depending on your browser, you may be able to right-click (or ctrl+click for Macs) on the link above and add it to your bookmarks
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On a touchscreen device, create a bookmark but edit the URL to contain the following (instead of a normal web address):
javascript:void(location.href=%22https://ntserver1.wsulibs.wsu.edu?url=%22+location.href)
Troubleshooting
Still having trouble? Try watching one of the videos linked at the top of this page, or try one of the tips below:
- Depending on your browser and browser settings, you might see a security alert that the "favorite may not be safe", even though it is. Click "yes" to continue.
- Can't see your bookmarks toolbar in your browser? Try enabling it under the View > Toolbars menu.
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Thursday, April 25th: Reception, Tours, and Music for Golden and Diamond Grads!
The Libraries will be hosting a reception in the Atrium and offering tours for the Golden and Diamond Grads on April 25 from 1-3 p.m. Music will be provided by pianist Jered Kostenko who is a graduate student at WSU's School of Music. Please feel free to participate in the event and meet some wonderful WSU alumni.
2013 Reunion Class Gift
The Golden and Diamond Grad classes traditionally make a dedicated class gift as a way of showing how much WSU means to them. We are pleased to announce that President Floyd selected The Libraries as the recipient of this year’s Reunion Gift: National Geographic Virtual Library.
For more than 100 years National Geographic has educated and inspired learners of all ages. The iconic monthly publication provides unparalleled, in-depth coverage of cultures, nature, science, technology and more. Thanks to the Golden and Diamond Grads and the advancement of digital technology, we are seeking the opportunity to offer unlimited access to National Geographic to students and faculty: Every article from every issue, each fully searchable by keywords.
Visit: National Geographic Virtual Library to access a free trial of this amazing resource!
To learn more or make a gift, please contact Anna Wheatley at 509-335-6205 or awheatley@wsu.edu or donate online:
Class of 1953 at 53classgift.wsu.edu
Class of 1963 at 63classgift.wsu.edu
Thank you Washington State University Diamond and Golden Grads!
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2013 LandEscapes Release Party!
When? Wednesday, April 24th at 7:00 pm
Where? Terrell Atrium
What? Live music and food, free copies of the 2013 LandEscapes edition!
This is a "dress to impress" event - so put your swag on and join us to recognize fellow Cougars who have worked so hard to produce WSU's own literary and arts journal. We will be recognizing our 2012-2013 LandEscape teams and contibutors AND announcing the new 2013-2014 editor in chief!
"LandEscapes Literary and Arts Journal is an annual publication that focuses on the creative talent of WSU undergraduate students. We publish all manner of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, art, photography, animation, music, graphic novels, screenplays, and any other original work."
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April is National Poetry Month!
Check out the upcoming events at the Holland and Terrell Libraries:
National Poem in Your Pocket Day
- Thursday, April 18th is National Poem in Your Pocket Day – Take a few minutes away from your daily stress and come over to the Holland and Terrell Libraries to celebrate. You can browse the poetry collection in the Ruth Slonim Poetry Corner, read about a poet, write your own poem, or grab a poem to go. Remember: Keep a poem in your pocket / and a picture in your head / and you'll never be lonely / at night when you're in bed!
Spine Poetry Day
- Wednesday, April 24th is Spine Poetry Day – create your own poem using book titles from the spine of a stack of books. Find some examples at http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/bookspinepoetry . Once you’ve got your poem just right, post it on the WSU Libraries' Facebook page AND send a photo to Lorena O’English at oenglish@wsu.edu the pictures will be posted in the Terrell Library.
DaDa Poetry Day
- Monday, April 29th is DaDa Poetry Day – create your own poem out of a reassembled newspaper article. Learn how at http://mama.indstate.edu/users/dada/howto.html . Make your own or pick up a packet at the Terrell Library on the 29th . Once your poem is composed, post it on Facebook, etc. -- and if you send a copy to Lorena at oenglish@wsu.edu the pictures will be posted in the Terrell Library.
Poetry Tumblr
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Please join us this coming Friday for the final Atrium Concert series of the Spring 2013 semester!
Sarah Cosano, saxophonist, will be performing from 12:15 to 1:00 pm!
