Over the past four months, the university has been conducting a national search for a science librarian. That search ended last week when Andrea Wright, currently science librarian at the University of South Carolina, accepted the position. Andrea received an M.L.I.S. from the University of South Carolina and a B.S. in Chemistry from Furman. She . . .Continue reading New Science Librarian
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Audio Books Have Moved
The audio books have a new home in the library. Just in time for summer trips, the collection has moved upstairs next to the current periodicals. There are over 500 titles that include popular fiction, classics, biographies, language instruction, all kinds of nonfiction, and young adult novels. Come take a look and find perfect summer . . .Continue reading Audio Books Have Moved
The semester’s over!
Congratulations on finishing the semester, especially to our seniors!If you are around between now and May Experience, the library is open (see hours below) so come and see us. If you are traveling home and returning for May X, maybe you’ll want to check out a recorded book for the drive. We have a large . . .Continue reading The semester’s over!
Science Library Website Gets a Facelift!
We are evaluating using a new platform for the science library’s web site. Take a look and let us know what you think.
Extended Library Hours!
Don’t forget we’re open extra late for your studying needs! Spring Exam Hours April 25 Sunday Noon – 2 am April 26 Monday 8 am – 2 am April 27 Tuesday 8 am – 1 am April 28 Wednesday 8 am – 2 am April 29 Thursday 8 am – 2 am April 30 Friday . . .Continue reading Extended Library Hours!
It Took A Long Time To Read This Book
A book missing from the library for over 38 years was returned yesterday by mail. A Theory of Knowledge by A.D. Woozley had apparently been stolen from the library around 1970. What motivated its return? No note or identifying clue was found with the book. We can only assmue the guilt became too much to . . .Continue reading It Took A Long Time To Read This Book
We Love Our Student Workers!
Nothing says “thank you” like ice cream! The library held an ice cream social for its almost 80 student workers.They came from the music library, circulation, research assistance, document delivery, the science library, cataloging and serials. They all seem to like to eat!
No guest computer logins
There will be no guest computer logins until after final exams are over on May 5. Computer use in the library is reserved for our students during this busy time. Please refer to our policy.
Library Staff are Stars!
Today is National Library Workers Day, which focuses on how libary services depend on the important work done by every library employee, especially support staff. They are are the unsung heroes upon whose help and support the library and its users rely! A break with lots of treats was held to mark NLWD and say . . .Continue reading Library Staff are Stars!
Deadlines for Ordering Interlibrary Loan Items
Classes end April 27th!! Order your interlibrary loan items now!!! 4/14/2009 – the last day to submit BOOK & other loan ILL requests. 4/23/2009 – the last day to submit ARTICLE ILL requests. The deadlines apply only to those items needed before the end of Spring term. Requests submitted after these deadlines will be addressed . . .Continue reading Deadlines for Ordering Interlibrary Loan Items