Author: eyoung

  • Information Has Value: Iconic Libraries MayX

    Information Has Value: Iconic Libraries MayX

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    eyoung

    Interested in going on this trip in May 2025? View our Iconic Library MayX 2025 page for more info! On May 12th, 16 Furman students led by 2 librarians, Libby Young and Paige Dhyne, flew to the UK to visit and explore libraries, museums and archives. They were using the idea “information has value” to…

  • Jesmyn Ward Book Discussion

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    eyoung

    In advance of Jesmyn Ward’s visit to campus on March 20, join us for a book discussion of Sing, Unburied, Sing at 12:30 on March 15 in LIB 043. Copies of the novel are available at the Library Circulation Desk (first come, first served) and an electronic version. Ward is a two time winner of…

  • FU Students Can Vote In Greenville

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    eyoung

    No matter where your home is, Furman Students can vote in Greenville for the 2020 Presidential Election If you are 18 or older; a United States citizen; not serving out a felony sentence; not declared mentally incompetant by a court of law;  and live on campus, you can register to vote in Greenville. Out of…

  • Virtual Ways to Use the Library Resources–Human and Electronic

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    eyoung

    The Furman Libraries want to stay in touch with you and support your teaching and learning in the online environment that will be commencing soon. We have created a Guide that lists all the ways* you can get in touch with librarians and staff who can connect you with our resources and suggest ways of…

  • Language Personality Quiz

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    eyoung

    Mango Languages is an online language learning resource freely available to all Furman students, faculty, and staff. Find it in the All Databases list. Whether you’re an adventure-hungry explorer with a knack for grammar, or a creative who loves high fashion, there is a language out there for you! The goal of learning a new…

  • ILL and PASCAL Deadlines

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    eyoung

    Classes end April 30th! 4/22/19 – the last day to submit Interlibrary Loan requests for books, audiobooks, DVDs, and music scores 4/30/19 – the last day to submit Interlibrary Loan requests for articles These deadlines apply only to those items needed before the end of Spring term. Requests submitted after these deadlines will be addressed…

  • How to Behave

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    eyoung

    A group of courtesy books and etiquette manuals to add to our growing collection in Special Collections and Archives. Hints on Etiquette (1924) The Correct Thing in Good Society (1902) The Ladies’ Hand-book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness A Manual of Etiquette for Gentlemen: Or, True Principles of Politeness (1859) The Etiquette of Love,…

  • Calling all bibliophiles!

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    eyoung

    Our Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, Dr. Jeff Makala,  will host a show and tell highlighting recent acquisitions. 60s & 70s counterculture materials feminist comix contemporary queer zines 17th century emblem book 18th century French book printed entirely in red ink Dr. Makala will also answer questions about how and why he acquires materials…

  • Easter Break Hours

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    eyoung

    Easter Break Hours for the James B. Duke Library April 18 Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm April 19 Friday CLOSED April 20 Saturday CLOSED April 21 Sunday CLOSED April 22 Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 am   Should Easter Break be longer? Students were asked this question for the April 12, 1985 issue of…

  • Need a quiet spot for an interview?

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    eyoung

    The James B. Duke Library now has an audio recording studio co-sponsored by Furman Libraries and Information Technology Services. The Audio Recording Studio is a sound-insulated room located on the lower level of the library near the IT Service Center. The room is equipped with a microphone and a laptop computer with Camtasia and Audacity installed.…