Due to high demand during mid-term exams, guests will not be logged in to computers from February 17th-28th. Computer and Internet Use Policy: In order to prioritize access to library resources for our students, faculty, and staff, there will be no computer access for non-Furman patrons during times of heavy use.
Year: 2013
Database Trials for Food Science
The Library is providing trial access to two food science databases. Both trials run through April 8, 2013. Help us evaluate these new, potential resources. Food Science SourceThis database offers more than 1,000 key food industry and market reports, as well as tens of thousands of additional food industry articles, benchmarks and best practices, . . .Continue reading Database Trials for Food Science
Digicenter Collaborates with Peter Wexler
Peter Wexler, the famous New York theatre designer, producer, painter, sculptor, and photographer, visited Furman University Library last week as part of a collaboration with the Digicenter to develop the Peter Wexler Digital Museum. This ambitious large-scale project will involve the digitization of Mr. Wexler’s professional art and design work which is currently on-loan from . . .Continue reading Digicenter Collaborates with Peter Wexler
Maximizing theSEARCH
Work smarter, not harder. These hands-on workshops will highlight services and products to save you time and energy. From managing references to receiving search results in your email, we can show you how to take your research to the next level. This weeks workshop is all about maximizing theSEARCH Maximizing theSEARCH Date: February 21, 2013 . . .Continue reading Maximizing theSEARCH
Library Newsletter – Spring 2013
Happy Valentine’s Day
The library is the academic heart of the university. Happy Valentine’s Day from your library faculty and staff!
From the Archives: Celebrating Selvy – February 13, 1954
February 13th, 1954 will always be remembered as an amazing night for Furman sports history. On that date, Paladin Senior, Frank Selvy, scored a record-breaking 100 points in a basketball game against Newberry College. Even before the opening tip, the game was notable – the first live television broadcast of a college basketball game in . . .Continue reading From the Archives: Celebrating Selvy – February 13, 1954
Sanders Science Library
Dan and Emilyn Childs Sanders On February 1st, a ceremony was held to dedicate the Sanders Science Library. Furman trustee Dan Sanders and his wife Emilyn Childs Sanders, loyal philanthropists of Furman and the Greenville community, named the science library in honor of their children and grandchildren. In her opening remarks, Director of Libraries, Janis . . .Continue reading Sanders Science Library
Digicenter Collaborates with Peter Wexler
Peter Wexler, the famous New York theatre designer, producer, painter, sculptor, and photographer, is visiting Furman University Library this week as part of a collaboration with the Digicenter to develop the Peter Wexler Digital Museum. This ambitious large-scale project will involve the digitization of Mr. Wexler’s professional art and design work which is currently on-loan . . .Continue reading Digicenter Collaborates with Peter Wexler
Blind Date with a Science Book
Bored with textbooks? Solutions manuals just giving you more problems? Take a chance to find love in a book again with … Blind Date with a Science Book Select any of the wrapped books at the circulation desk and check it out. Then discover what title you have and explore it for one week. Want . . .Continue reading Blind Date with a Science Book