Please join us for a talk and discussion with two Vietnam combat veterans and authors on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the Furman University Trone Student Center, Watkins Room. J. L. Bud Alley, Furman class of 1964 and Jim Lawrence, a 1963 graduate of the Citadel, will discuss their books and experiences during the . . .Continue reading CLP: Agony of Vietnam
Year: 2015
Newly Activated Database Trials
The Furman University Libraries have just activated trials for JSTOR’s Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa and World Heritage Sites: Africa. These two trials are available on our Trials LibGuide through Tuesday, November 17, 2015. Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa (JSTOR) The collection consists of more than 190,000 pages of documents and images, including periodicals, nationalist publications, . . .Continue reading Newly Activated Database Trials
Peace Corps Exhibit
A new display in the James B. Duke Library highlights the recently published government document, Peace Corps Perspective: a Look at the People, Places, and Cultures of the First 140 Peace Corps Host Countries from 1964 to 2014. This book captures the work that Peace Corps Volunteers conduct as part of the program ranging from agriculture, . . .Continue reading Peace Corps Exhibit
Win a private study room!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!
ILL FAQs
What is Interlibrary Loan? Interlibrary Loan (ILL) is a service whereby Furman University students, faculty, and staff can borrow books, DVDs, and audiobooks that are owned by other libraries. Journal articles may also be requested through ILL and will be delivered in print or electronically to your ILLiad account. ILL services are free. But, you are . . .Continue reading ILL FAQs
Archives Open House. 10/24 11am-5pm
The Furman Special Collections and Archives is celebrating Homecoming with an Open House! Stop by, say hello, and maybe find yourself in the Archives. We’ll be open the following hours: Friday, Oct. 23 from 9am-5pm Saturday, Oct. 24 from 11am – 5pm. You can see materials related to your Furman reunion class, including yearbooks, newspapers, . . .Continue reading Archives Open House. 10/24 11am-5pm
Homecoming: Back to the Library!
Are you planning to attend Homecoming? If so…COME……BACK TO THE LIBRARY! We would love to see alumni, and especially library student assistant alums, on Saturday, October 24th from 10am to Noon on the front porch of the James B. Duke Library. We will have light refreshments and button-making.
What is Open Access?
What is Open Access? Open Access is free, immediate, online availability of research articles with full re-use rights. Open Access is about making all scientific research content available for anyone anywhere in the world to read and access and build upon so people can do interesting things in new ways with the materials. The idea . . .Continue reading What is Open Access?
World Bank eLibrary
The Furman University Libraries have just activated a trial for the World Bank eLibrary. The World Bank is the world’s largest source of development assistance and conducts and publishes research on a broad range of global and regional issues affecting developing countries. Among other resources the eLibrary includes: all World Bank flagship and annual publications . . .Continue reading World Bank eLibrary
Open Access Open House
Are you interested in making your research openly accessible online? Come to the Open Access Open House sponsored by the Furman University Libraries. Enjoy a free cupcake, chat with librarians, explore Open Access materials available in the Furman University Scholar Exchange (FUSE), win fee prizes, and play games. Can’t make it to the Open House? . . .Continue reading Open Access Open House