And now a word from our children’s literature expert, Dr. Renita Schmidt, Education Department: My favorite place at the Duke Library is the juvenile and curriculum section in the basement area near the computer center. When you enter the juvenile section, the lights may be off…but don’t worry, a motion sensor typically turns the lights . . .Continue reading Children’s Authors & Illustrators Week, Part II
Year: 2011
Children’s Authors & Illustrators Week
The week of February 6-12 celebrates and recognizes authors and illustrators who create books for young people and promote literacy by inspiring enjoyment of quality literature. Did you know the Furman library has a large juvenile (children’s) collection on the ground floor? It serves our education majors, professors and staff who have children, and everyone . . .Continue reading Children’s Authors & Illustrators Week
EGYPT: History Unfolding
Get the latest news and put what’s happening in context with library resources: Up to the minute newspaper reports:World News Connection : Search “Egypt” limited to headline and lead paragraphFactiva : Search “Egypt” and limit date to “in the last day” Political and cultural background:Europa World PlusFreedom in the World Country Report: Egypt Information on . . .Continue reading EGYPT: History Unfolding
Which Business Resource? Part I
Business Source Premier, Business and Company Resource Center, Factiva: Which is the best resource for your business information need? Each week the library’s Reference blog, Greffitti, will focus on one of these principal business resources and try to give a snapshot of their unique features. There will be posts concerning other non-business resources as well. . . .Continue reading Which Business Resource? Part I
Do You Know Your Presidents?
Think you know how our presidents spoke and thought about issues during their administrations? Think immigration is a new topic in America? Come and play the “Who Said What” quiz in the government documents area of the library. Match the fourteen most recent presidents with their statement about immigration. The statements are taken directly from . . .Continue reading Do You Know Your Presidents?
Martin Luther King as Reader and Thinker
Dr. Martin Luther King, whose birthday we commemorate this weekend, was a scholar from an early age. Skipping two grades, he entered Morehouse College in Atlanta at age 15! He then went on to divinity school and received his degree in 1951, at age 22 from Crozer Theological Seminiary. By 26 he received his doctorate . . .Continue reading Martin Luther King as Reader and Thinker
Welcome back!
Just in time for the opening of Spring semester, we have a three day weekend! MLK Jr. Holiday Hours January 15 Saturday 10 am – 7 pm January 16 Sunday Noon – 5 pm January 17 Monday 10 am – 1 am
Spring Reserves 2011
Hello faculty members: Spring 2011 is just around the corner. The library faculty and staff would like to offer their services and remind you that you can request items be placed on reserve for the spring 2011 semester through our website. If we can assist with anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact us and . . .Continue reading Spring Reserves 2011