The mission of Furman University’s Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection is to provide resources for students, alumni, faculty, and staff to reflect upon their vocational choices through three essential questions: Who am I—most authentically? What do I believe—most deeply? What does the world need—from me? As Kate Hofler Dabbs wrote in the Furman News on August . . .Continue reading Reflect Upon Your Vocational Choices
Year: 2018
Newly Activated Database Trials
The Furman University Libraries are offering a selection of database trials through February 9. To discover and access trial databases, visit the library’s guide for Electronic Resources Trials. Reports of U.S. Presidential Commissions and Other Advisory Bodies is a listing of publications created by presidential advisory bodies, and will be useful to researchers interested in U.S. history, political . . .Continue reading Newly Activated Database Trials
No Water in Duke Library
Due to a water main break, the James B. Duke Library will be without water today Tuesday, January 9, 2018 until this afternoon. As a result, the Library Cafe will be closed, however cafe seating will still be available for use. Please use bathroom facilities and water fountains in Johns Hall, Riley Hall, or Hipp . . .Continue reading No Water in Duke Library
Libraries opening at 10:00am Monday, 1/8
Due to forecasted weather conditions Furman University has delayed opening the campus until 10:00am on Monday, January 8th. The Furman University Libraries will open at 10:00am on Monday, January 8th.
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
Theft: The History of Music Piracy
A new display in the Maxwell Music Library called “Theft: The History of Music Piracy” highlights bootlegs, mixed tapes, Napster, and copyright infringement. Titles include: Pop song piracy : disobedient music distribution since 1929 Ripped : how the wired generation revolutionized music This is not a remix : piracy, authenticity and popular music Music and . . .Continue reading Theft: The History of Music Piracy
New Content in Artstor
New Content in Artstor If you are curious at all about the new content that Artstor adds on a regular basis, be sure to check out the Artstor blog. A quick review reveals amazing treasures: restoration projects of Mexican architectural landmarks Japanese and South Korean contemporary architecture new images from the Corning Museum of Glass . . .Continue reading New Content in Artstor
Winter Interim Hours
Jan 3 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 4 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 5 Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 6 Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm Jan 7 Sun 1:00pm – 9:00pm