As we continue through Winter, here is a reminder of the Sanders Science Library’s Severe Weather Policy: • When day classes are canceled (i.e., the University is closed), the Science Library will be closed. • During a delayed opening of the University, the Science Library will open 30 minutes after the Main Library opens. • . . .Continue reading Severe Weather Policy
Author: Christy Allen
Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours
When you need a space to study all night and morning before an exam, we’ll leave the lights on for you. Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours Wednesday, Dec 5 – 8:30 am – MidnightThursday, Dec 6 – Open 24 hoursFriday, Dec 7 – Midnight – 5:00 pmSaturday, Dec 8 – 10:30 am – 7:30 . . .Continue reading Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours
Springer Migration on Nov. 26
The publisher Springer will be changing their platform on Monday, November 26. All of the links from the library to various Springer ebooks and ejournals should perform properly, but personal accounts will not by migrated over. If you use a personal account to receive alerts, save documents, or customize your experience, you will need to . . .Continue reading Springer Migration on Nov. 26
Open Access Week 2012
Open Access Week, an international event highlighting the many opportunities and benefits of open access for the academic and research community, is October 22-28. In an effort to increase awareness of this important movement, the Furman University Libraries will be providing information and treats throughout the week. We’d also like to invite faculty to join . . .Continue reading Open Access Week 2012
Search While You Sleep
When you think of doing literature research, what are the first two words that come to mind? If they’re not “Automatic” and “Effortless” you should come learn more about making resources work for you with alerts. Imagine the latest research new book additions journal table of contents even new Web of Science citations all delivered . . .Continue reading Search While You Sleep
Twitter in the Classroom – Faculty Wednesday
Curious about using Twitter, but overwhelmed by where to start or how to manage it? Kyle Longest, Mike Winiski, and Jenny Colvin will share their experiences and strategies for using Twitter to enhance class interactions and professional communication, as well as potential challenges associated with the technology. Date: September 12, 2012 Time: 12:30 pm – . . .Continue reading Twitter in the Classroom – Faculty Wednesday
Scholarly Conversations kick-off with Lisa Spiro this Wednesday!
The Furman University Libraries are pleased to invite you to join us on Wednesday, September 5 for an enlightening and invigorating talk with Lisa Spiro to kick-off the Scholarly Conversations series. Dr. Spiro will be introducing a number of scholarly communication issues which are critical to all of us as producers and consumers of scholarly . . .Continue reading Scholarly Conversations kick-off with Lisa Spiro this Wednesday!
Scan & Deliver
With so many of the science journals linked directly to the research databases, it can really disrupt your research process to locate a print copy of an article. Let the library do the searching – and digitizing – for you with Scan & Deliver. If you locate an article or book chapter that the Furman . . .Continue reading Scan & Deliver
Neuroscience added to JoVE subscription
The Furman University Libraries have expanded our subscription of the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE) to include the Neuroscience section. JoVE is a peer reviewed, PubMed indexed journal devoted to the publication of biological, medical, chemical and physical research in a video format. JoVE: Neuroscience includes techniques from a wide variety of fields, focusing on . . .Continue reading Neuroscience added to JoVE subscription
SciFinder – Now with unlimited users!
Having an easier time accessing SciFinder lately? As of July 1st, SciFinder no longer limits the number of users who can access the database at one time. So, go ahead: Do some research in the middle of the afternoon. Need to create a SciFinder account? Ask Andrea for instruction on registering and access SciFinder through . . .Continue reading SciFinder – Now with unlimited users!