The Max Heller Collection: Evidence of an Extraordinary Life an exhibition presented by Furman’s Special Collections and Archives Exhibition Dates: September 7 – December 21, 2012 A Holocaust refugee who arrived in the United States from Vienna in 1938, Max Heller built a successful career in textiles, but retired early to devote his life to public . . .Continue reading The Max Heller Collection
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From Our Alumni and Faculty
Recent publications from our alumni and faculty… History professor Erik Ching recently co-authored a book titled Modernizing Minds in El Salvador: Education Reform and the Cold War, 1960-1980 (University of New Mexico Press, 2012). General Collection LC6581.S2 L56 2012 Monte Dutton, class of 1980, recently authored The Audacity . . .Continue reading From Our Alumni and Faculty
Scholarly Conversations
The Research Works Act and Cost of Knowledge movement recently brought international attention to key scholarly communication issues. These issues, centered on access to and the impact of scholarly discourse, are not limited to large research institutions. Every creator and consumer of scholarly information should be aware of these topics. The Scholarly Conversations series seeks . . .Continue reading Scholarly Conversations
CLP: Why Are You Here?
Why Are You Here? Religious Studies, the Bible, and the Purpose of Liberal Arts Education a short lecture by Dr. Bryan Bibb (Religion Department) August 30, 2012 4:00 pm McEachern Lecture Room (Furman Hall 214) CLP Event with Reception Following, an Annual Event of the Francis Bonner American Scholar Lecture Series, a New Tradition of Phi . . .Continue reading CLP: Why Are You Here?
Fish or Cut Bait
This year’s freshman class includes 44 international students, representing 17 foreign countries. Most of these students are already fluent in English. But American idioms and slang can sometimes be confusing. The Reference Collection has several slang and idiom dictionaries which are helpful and interesting to browse. Here are a few idioms from the Cambridge Idioms . . .Continue reading Fish or Cut Bait
Words of Wisdom from Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert is wise. Listen to him. Not sure where to start? Need help getting the full-text? Looking for help with citations? The Furman University Librarians can help you with that and so much more! Email: Send a message anytime to libraryreference@furman.edu. In-Person: Come by the Research Assistance Desk on your right as you enter . . .Continue reading Words of Wisdom from Stephen Colbert
Library Lends iPads
Kindles and iPads are available for checkout for current students, faculty, and staff. The checkout period for electronic devices is 2 weeks. You can check availability and place a hold on an electronic device by visiting the Circulation Desk in the library or by calling 864-294-2265. Visit this website for more details.
Call Numbers Via Text
Scrap the scrap paper! The “Send via Text Message” button in the library catalog allows you to text the title, call number, and library location for a book to your cell phone. Here’s how to do it: 1. Search the Classic Catalog as usual. 2. Select a book from the list by clicking on its . . .Continue reading Call Numbers Via Text
Lockers in the Library
Go from this… to this! Classes just started, and I bet your backpack is already full of notebooks, textbooks, and your laptop. And now you need to check-out five library books. How are you going to carry everything? Well, you don’t have to schlep all your belongings around campus. Did you know the James B. . . .Continue reading Lockers in the Library