If you have not already heard the big news, the library will be staying open 24 hours during exams!!! December 11 – 13 The library will be open from 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 11 until 8:00 pm on Friday, December 13. December 14 10:00 am – 8:00 pm December 15 – . . .Continue reading Library Open 24 Hours + More!
Year: 2019
New Director of Libraries
The Furman Libraries would like to introduce our new Director of Libraries Dr. Caroline Mills! If she looks familiar, that’s because Dr. Mills has worked in the Furman Libraries since 2008, first as the Access Services and Instruction Librarian, and then, starting in 2012, as the Assistant Director for Collection Services. Since the retirement of . . .Continue reading New Director of Libraries
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Thanksgiving Hours for the Furman Libraries are as follows: Duke Library Nov 26 Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Nov 27 Wednesday: Closed Nov 28 Thursday: Closed Nov 29 Friday: Closed Nov 30 Saturday: Closed Dec 1 Sunday: 5:00pm – 1:00am Music Library Nov 26 Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:00pm Nov 27 Wednesday: Closed Nov 28 Thursday: . . .Continue reading Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
New Arrivals: Books
Looking for something to read in your downtime, during your lunchtime, or before your bedtime? Well, the Furman Libraries have recently acquired some exciting new titles that may be of interest to you. New Fiction: The Chain / Adrian McKinty Your phone rings. A stranger has kidnapped your child. To free them you must abduct . . .Continue reading New Arrivals: Books
Win a Private Study Room!!!😎
The library has created a private, upgraded study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and their friends. Perks include: exclusive access to the upgraded study room for one month (think of it as your own office in the library for the month of March) comfy lounge chair large study table with 4 chairs bookcase to . . .Continue reading Win a Private Study Room!!!😎
New Arrivals: DVDs
Amazing Grace: A documentary presenting the live recording of Aretha Franklin’s album Amazing Grace at The New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Watts, Los Angeles in January 1972. Apollo 11: Featuring never-before-seen footage in its highest resolution, Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA’s most celebrated mission that first put men on the moon. . . .Continue reading New Arrivals: DVDs
Open Access Week
What is open access? Open access refers to scholarly journals, textbooks, and data that are not hidden behind a paywall blocking students and researchers from accessing them for academic and research purposes. The purpose of Open Access Week is to raise awareness of the importance of having free access to information and to encourage libraries, . . .Continue reading Open Access Week
Furman Alum Given SC Library Association Award
Furman University Alum, Jonathan Newton (class of 2001), and professional library leader and advocate was honored at the South Carolina Library Association(SCLA) 2019 Conference with the Intellectual Freedom Award. Nominated by peers and colleagues from around the state, Jonathan was chosen for his “contributions in advocacy for South Carolina libraries and fighting for equality and . . .Continue reading Furman Alum Given SC Library Association Award
Colombian Immigrants Tell Their Stories
Dr. Sofía Kearns, professor at the Modern Languages and Literatures Department has completed an exciting digital scholarship project: Oral Histories of Colombian Textile Workers in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Kearns, working with her research fellows Ingrid Ramos (2021), Marina Cox (2020), and Whitney Maness (2020) completed the project this summer. They then collaborated with the . . .Continue reading Colombian Immigrants Tell Their Stories
Queer Zine Viewing Party
The Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program and the Furman Libraries are hosting a Hands-On Queer Zine Viewing Party in Special Collections, 2nd floor, James B. Duke Library, on Wednesday afternoon, October 9th, from 4:00-5:30. Stop by to have a look at this major new acquisition of over 400 LGBTQ+ zines, comix, and small press . . .Continue reading Queer Zine Viewing Party