“Moody, Wild, Restless, and Wayward”: Travelers and Travel Literature in Rare Books and Special Collections Exhibition Dates: January – May 2018 The above description of Americans comes from the British political and social theorist Harriet Martineau, who traveled throughout the United States in 1834. Scores of European observers came to America in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries, eager . . .Continue reading Moody, Wild, Restless, and Wayward
Year: 2018
Graduate School Scholarship
The application is now open for the Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship. Applications will be received until March 2, 2018. The scholarship is given annually to a senior or a Furman graduate who has been accepted into, or is enrolled in, an American Library Association accredited graduate program. Please see the website for more information . . .Continue reading Graduate School Scholarship
Oxford Research Encyclopedias
The Furman University Libraries are offering a trial for seven Oxford Research Encyclopedias through Wednesday, March 7, 2018. To discover and access trial databases, visit the library’s guide for Electronic Resources Trials. The Oxford Research Encyclopedias (OREs) offer long-form overview articles written, peer-reviewed, and edited by leading scholars. The OREs cover both foundational and cutting-edge topics in . . .Continue reading Oxford Research Encyclopedias
On Display: Black History Month
Titles include: Selma : the bridge to the ballot Africans in America: America’s journey through slavery The Underground Railroad Spies of Mississippi Black sugar Roads to Memphis The untold story of Emmett Louis Till The Black Panthers : vanguard of the revolution February one 4 little girls Paul Robeson: speak of me as I am . . .Continue reading On Display: Black History Month
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with Lesléa Newman
Furman University is honored to celebrate World Read Aloud Day with a special guest. Lesléa Newman, writer, poet, editor, and advocate, will visit three Education classes today. Newman is the author of 70 books for readers of all ages, including Heather Has Two Mommies; A Letter to Harvey Milk; October Mourning: A Song for Matthew Shepard; I Carry . . .Continue reading Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with Lesléa Newman
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Izzy (’20)! She is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Izzy wins a private study room in the library for the month of February. Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: • floor to ceiling dry erase wall • super-duper comfy chair . . .Continue reading Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Win a private study room for a month!
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 February!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading Win a private study room for a month!
Research and Creative Fellowships
Special Collections and Archives Research and Creative Fellowships Summer 2018 Sponsored by Carolyn ’67 and Joseph ’68 Warden This year, Special Collections and Archives will offer two 10-week summer fellowships for Furman undergraduates. These competitive fellowships will allow students to perform original research using materials in Special Collections and Archives for a research or creative . . .Continue reading Research and Creative Fellowships
Recently Activated Database Trials
The Furman University Libraries are offering a selection of database trials through February 28. To discover and access trial databases, visit the library’s guide for Electronic Resources Trials. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Los Angeles Sentinel ProQuest Historical Newspapers: St. Louis Post Dispatch These historical newspapers provide genealogists, researchers and scholars with online, easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage . . .Continue reading Recently Activated Database Trials
On Display: MayX
Registration is now open for on-campus MayX courses. Information can be found online at furman.edu/MayX.