Guggenheim interiorcc licensed Wikipedia photo The ARTstor Digital Library is collaborating with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to share approximately 7,000 images of major artworks, exhibition installation views, and architecture. There will be 1,000 images of objects from the Guggenheim Museum’s permanent collection, which is known for its superb holdings in modern and contemporary art . . .Continue reading ARTstor Adds Guggenheim
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Library Lends iPads
Check it out! iPads are available for checkout for current students, faculty, and staff. The check-out period for electronic devices is 2 weeks, with a 2 week renewal if no one is on the waiting list. You must have your own iTunes account in order to use the iPad. If you don’t currently have an iTunes account, you will have . . .Continue reading Library Lends iPads
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here Postcard Exhibition Exhibition Dates: May 1 – August 24, 2012 Is the price of gas too high for a road trip? Too many camps for kids, too much yard work or just plain too much to enjoy traveling this summer? If so, travel locally (and vicariously) and drop by Special Collections . . .Continue reading Wish You Were Here
Cans for Fines
Feeding the masses
Last night, from 7 – 8 PM, we served snacks to students studying in the library. By all accounts, both the event and food were extremely well received. Tables were set up on the main floor in the Research Commons. Einstein’s donated coffee and coffee cake for the event, and the library provided bottled water, . . .Continue reading Feeding the masses
Furman’s Art Mystery
Several weeks ago, international art historian Hugh Belsey visited Furman to examine a painting in White Oaks and give a CLP guest lecture. In case you missed the lecture, you can watch it now from the Decorative & Fine Arts Committee’s website: http://library.furman.edu/dfac/Gainsborough_lecture.php It was a wonderful lecture with an exciting conclusion for Furman!
Snacks in the library tonight!
Need a little something to get you through this last Study Day (Night)? There will be snacks served on the first floor of the library in the Research Commons at 7:00 tonight, Sunday, April 29th. Brought to you by the Furman University Libraries and Einstein’s Bros. Bagels, there will be coffee, juice, fresh fruit, granola bars, . . .Continue reading Snacks in the library tonight!
Pet Your Stress Away
Feeling stressed?Need a break? Students got some help getting their minds off of deadlines and tests today when the Resident Life Council brought about a dozen therapy dogs to the patio in front of the library. These dogs love to give and receive affection! Students swarmed out of the library to get some pet love! . . .Continue reading Pet Your Stress Away
Petticoats, Parkas and Polo Shirts
Evening dress and petticoat of black net with white polka dots. Designed in 1957 by Lanvin-Castillo in Paris The Library is currently offering a trial of The Berg Fashion Library. We would like to hear your feedback on this electronic resource. To explore this trial subscription, visit http://library.furman.edu/ and click on the link for Database . . .Continue reading Petticoats, Parkas and Polo Shirts
Confidential Records Released
A 1940 census enumerator collecting information The United States Census has been conducted every ten years since 1790. Aggregate statistical data from each census are promptly released to the public. However, details – such as names and addresses – are kept strictly confidential for 72 years. On April 2, 2012, the National Archives and Records . . .Continue reading Confidential Records Released