Year: 2011
Our First Winner!
Jen liked us, and we like her back. Jen was randomly selected from our followers on Facebook and now she got an awesome prize.
9/11 E-book Collection
In commemoration of the tenth anniversary of September 11th, ebrary is providing open access to a collection of e-books related to the tragic events of that day. The 15 titles in this collection are displayed on the Library’s homepage in the rotating images of e-books. Throughout the month of September, library patrons may access and . . .Continue reading 9/11 E-book Collection
Commemorating 9/11
In commemoration of the tenth anniversary of September 11th, Furman University is hosting a number of interfaith events designed to promote religious tolerance. The “From the Ground Up” project will facilitate interfaith conversation through a remembrance service on September 11th along with a month-long lecture series. Another component of “From the Ground Up” is faithSERVE, . . .Continue reading Commemorating 9/11
Facebook Giveaway #1
Through the term, we will be using Facebook and other social media to give away prizes to Furman students. The first one will be this week, and couldn’t be easier: Just “Like” us on Facebook. That’s it. We’ll randomly choose on Furman student who “Likes” us to receive a prize. Plus, you’ll be ready to . . .Continue reading Facebook Giveaway #1
What is theSEARCH?
“theSEARCH” is a discovery engine that allows you to simultaneously search Furman’s library catalog and many of our subject databases. It acts like a Google search exclusively tailored to the Furman universe! By design, you will get a wide array of results including books, articles from journals, magazines, and newspapers, electronic books, government documents, and . . .Continue reading What is theSEARCH?
Library Ranked Among Most Beautiful
The James B. Duke Library has been named one of the “Most Beautiful College Libraries” in the nation by CampusGrotto.com. Furman is ranked 46th in the list, which includes libraries at Harvard, Yale, Emory, Duke, and Wake Forest. In compiling the list, CampusGrotto.com says it looked “at some of the most magnificent university libraries across . . .Continue reading Library Ranked Among Most Beautiful
New Gender Studies Databases
The Library has recently subscribed to three new Gender Studies databases. All 3 of these resources have been added to the All Databases list located on the Library’s homepage. Women’s Studies International-Covers the core disciplines in Women’s Studies to the latest scholarship in feminist research. (Coverage 1972-present) Gender Studies Database-Combines Women’s Studies International and Men’s . . .Continue reading New Gender Studies Databases
Add a Little Science to Your Social Life
That’s right – The Science Library is on Facebook! Learn new information first, give us feedback, and get a science fact a day. Like us now to get started.
Compute and Track Your Citation Metrics
Google Scholar recently introduced a new service called Google Scholar Citations. It is currently in testing mode with a small number of user accounts. Once it’s up and running anyone who publishes can create an account to compute and track their citation metrics.