When the library was enlarged and remodeled in 2004, plans were made to include a space for the Education Department’s Curriculum collection. This consisted of K-12 textbooks and instructional materials that education majors could use to prepare for going into the classroom. Since then, Furman has become one of the repositories of textbooks that South . . .Continue reading Library Gems–The Curriculum Collection
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Improving the Search
The Furman Libraries are experimenting with a different “search and discovery” experience for connecting with the library’s resources. This new version, titled WorldCat Local will search the library’s article databases, digital book collections, the catalog, and all libraries worldwide at the same time resulting in a greater range of resources uncovered on any topic. Despite . . .Continue reading Improving the Search
Extended Hours During Midterms
The main library will be open until 2 AM Sunday (28th) – Thursday (4th) for your studying convenience. Good luck on midterms and papers!
What We’re Reading–CTL & Studio Lab
This week we asked our downstairs neighbors in CTL and the Studio Lab what they’ve been reading. Here’s what they told us: Andrew Cannon:The Four Loves / C.S. LewisThe Hobbit / J.R.R. TolkienThe Mountain of Silence / Kyriacos C. Markides Diane Boyd:The Music Room / William FiennesThe Tour de France 1903-2003: A Century of Sporting . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–CTL & Studio Lab
What We’re Reading–Biology
Greg Lewis: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus /Charles C. Mann (2006 edition). I found it to be a really engaging examination of the civilizations and likely large human populations in the Americas prior to Columbus’ arrival and I highly recommend it. Wade Worthen: The Annotated Origin: A Fascimile of the first edition . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–Biology
Cans for library fines!
Turn fines into food: Between February 15 and 25 your can pay your library fines in canned food! Up to $20 in fines can be erased ($1 for every can). This year you can also erase PASCAL and ILL fines with cans. To check and see if you have any fines or how much you . . .Continue reading Cans for library fines!
ArtStor: New Collection
Now available: Cook’s Voyages to the South Seas (Natural History Museum, London) ARTstor has collaborated with the Natural History Museum, London to share 1,647 images of botanical and zoological illustrations associated with Captain James Cook’s expeditions to the South Pacific from 1768 – 1779. Learn more Reposted from Greffetti
Capitol Hill-arity
Who knew government documents could be so interesting? Come by the new Government Documents display in the library to see some of the astonishing witnesses who have testified to Congress over the years, and some of the unexpected subjects Congress has investigated! The display is to the left of the Reference Collection and at the . . .Continue reading Capitol Hill-arity
Circulation Dept. Restaurant Review
Recently, a group of the Library’s Circulation Department workers went on outing to try a campus eating venue that is often overlooked. Traditions Grille, located at the 9th tee of the Furman Golf Course is open 7 days a week. At left, Anna, Lindsay, Maia and Ruth are standing by the Golf Wall of Fame. . . .Continue reading Circulation Dept. Restaurant Review
What We’re Reading-WPLS
Today we asked people at Furman’s radio station, WPLS, what they’re reading. These people do not let classes get in the way of doing some reading for pleasure! Nadia Shamsedin:Carnivous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Vol. 9)/Lemony SnicketThe grim account of the three orphaned Baudelaire children, this series is both gothic and humorous, with . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading-WPLS