Author: Christy Allen

  • The Purple Hurricane!

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    Christy Allen

    I thought it rather appropriate on this windy and rainy day to highlight a little bit of Furman University history: “The Purple Hurricane.” In the 1920s, the Furman University football team first used the title “The Purple Hurricane” to refer to their team; it was a moniker that would endure for over 30 years. The…

  • Blind Date with a Science Book

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    Christy Allen

    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…

  • Severe Weather Policy

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    Christy Allen

    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. •…

  • Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours

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    Christy Allen

    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…

  • Springer Migration on Nov. 26

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    Christy Allen

    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…

  • Open Access Week 2012

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    Christy Allen

    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…

  • Search While You Sleep

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    Christy Allen

    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…

  • Twitter in the Classroom – Faculty Wednesday

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    Christy Allen

    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 –…

  • Scholarly Conversations kick-off with Lisa Spiro this Wednesday!

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    Christy Allen

    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…

  • Scan & Deliver

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    Christy Allen

    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…