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 . . .Continue reading Jesmyn Ward Book Discussion
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FU Students Can Vote In Greenville
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 . . .Continue reading FU Students Can Vote In Greenville
Virtual Ways to Use the Library Resources–Human and Electronic
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 . . .Continue reading Virtual Ways to Use the Library Resources–Human and Electronic
Language Personality Quiz
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 . . .Continue reading Language Personality Quiz
ILL and PASCAL Deadlines
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 . . .Continue reading ILL and PASCAL Deadlines
How to Behave
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, . . .Continue reading How to Behave
Calling all bibliophiles!
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 . . .Continue reading Calling all bibliophiles!
Easter Break Hours
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 . . .Continue reading Easter Break Hours
Need a quiet spot for an interview?
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. . . .Continue reading Need a quiet spot for an interview?
Textbooks on Reserve
Textbooks are expensive for our students, and we want to help. This spring, we purchased select textbooks and put them on reserve in the Libraries for student use. According to current studies, the average student at a private university spends more than $1,200 per year for textbooks. From what we’ve heard from students, Furman is . . .Continue reading Textbooks on Reserve