Stepping Stones : The Path to Furman’s Integration Exhibition Dates: September 18, 2014 – May 8, 2015 In its one hundred and eighty-eight year history, Furman University has evolved from an institution established to educate male preachers, into a co-educational liberal arts college with a student body that today represents 44 states, 47 countries and . . .Continue reading Stepping Stones
Year: 2014
Most Dangerous Man?
Banned Books Week is the national book community’s annual celebration of the freedom to read. Hundreds of libraries and bookstores around the country draw attention to the problem of censorship by mounting displays of challenged books and hosting a variety of events. The 2014 celebration will be held September 21-27. Banned Books Week was launched . . .Continue reading Most Dangerous Man?
The Latest News
In this issue of the Fulcrum, the newsletter from the Furman libraries, you will find information on upcoming events for the semester, students’ views on eBooks, and new additions to the collection. What is FUSE? What is Open Access? What is a FitDesk? Find the answers to these questions in the Fall 2014 issue of the . . .Continue reading The Latest News
Work Smart Workshop
When: Tuesday, September 23 @ 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Wednesday, September 24 @ 11:30 am – 12:20 pm Friday, September 26 @ 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm Location: James B. Duke Library 041 No RSVP Required The library offers over half a million eBooks and hundreds of thousands of full-text eJournals. Discuss smart methods . . .Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
P.S. remove the records
When British troops began to advance toward the United States’ new capital of Washington in the summer of 1814, it was clear that government leaders had not prepared an adequate defense for the city and its government buildings. Upon seeing the British advancing toward Washington, Secretary of State James Monroe, dispatched a note to President . . .Continue reading P.S. remove the records
Maximize Reference Sources
Reference sources, particularly specialized encyclopedias, offer many benefits. Consider the following tips as you review a reference source on your topic to reap all the benefits and make your researching even better. get definitions and background – Reference sources assume that you are new to a topic. Jargon and specialized terminology will be . . .Continue reading Maximize Reference Sources
Paladin Mascot Rides a FitDesk
The Paladin mascot stopped by the library today to use a FitDesk! Four FitDesks are located on the main floor of the James B. Duke Library. Two additional FitDesks can be found in the Sanders Science Library. Studies have shown that increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain from exercise promotes the production of new cells . . .Continue reading Paladin Mascot Rides a FitDesk
Borrow an iPad!
We’ve got gadgets! The James B. Duke Library loans iPads and Kindles to current students, faculty, and staff. The check-out period for electronic devices is 2 weeks, with a 2 week renewal if no one is on the waiting list. You can check availability and place a hold on an electronic device by visiting the . . .Continue reading Borrow an iPad!
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Ryan Boyle’s Book
Furman Student Preps for the Paracycling World Championships reblogged from Fox Carolina 21 updated: August 13, 2014 / by Dana Wachter TRAVELERS REST, SC (FOX Carolina) – He was hit by a truck at just 9 years old, spending two months in a coma, and left virtually immobile. Now, just over ten years later, Ryan Boyle . . .Continue reading Ryan Boyle’s Book