Author: eyoung

  • Five Dollars and a Pork Chop Sandwich

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    eyoung

    To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives of Furman University’s Student Life (DIISL) organization hosted a MLK community breakfast on Friday, January 13.  The keynote speaker was Dr. Mary Frances Berry, author, educator, and historian. The James B. Duke Library has several of her books:…

  • The Last Interviews

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    eyoung

    A new display in the James B. Duke Library highlights books in The Last Interview series. Hannah Arendt: The Last Interview and Other Conversations In these interviews—including her final interview given in October 1973, in the midst of Watergate and the Yom Kippur War—Hannah Arendt discusses politics, war, protest movements, the Eichmann trial, Jewish identity, and language…

  • What on Earth?

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    eyoung

    A new display in the Sanders Science Library highlights climate change. Titles include: The hockey stick and the climate wars: dispatches from the front lines Global weirdness: severe storms, deadly heat waves, relentless drought, rising seas, and the weather of the future Climate change: examining the facts What we’re fighting for now is each other:…

  • On Display: MayX

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    eyoung

    Have you considered signing up for an on-campus May Experience course? We have a display up as you enter James B. Duke Library that has more information. What is the May Experience? The May Experience is a 3-week term that moves out of the classroom, melding theory with practice for intensive learning experiences. It offers…

  • Lockers in the Library

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    eyoung

    Did you know that the James B. Duke Library has lockers? Here’s the details: 20 lockers are located in the 24-hour study room sign up for a locker at the Circulation Desk and get your locker key lockers can be kept for 1 month (with a 2 week renewal if nobody is on the waiting list)

  • Winter Interim Hours

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    eyoung

    Jan 1 Sun CLOSED Jan 2 Mon CLOSED Jan 3 Tue 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 4 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 5 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 6 Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 7 Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm Jan 8 Sun 1:00pm – 9:00pm

  • Workshops & Training

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    eyoung

    Work smarter, not harder. On-demand workshops from the libraries can be requested as individual training sessions, group sessions (departmental retreats or committee meetings), or as sessions for classes you are teaching. We can also meet with students one-on-one. You may contact your library liaison or send an email to libraryreference@furman.edu. Topics: Audio and Music Resources: Streaming and…

  • Access Databases from Off-Campus

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    eyoung

    To access databases, e-journals, and eBooks from off-campus, be sure to go through the library website in order to be recognized as a Furman user. After selecting a database or other electronic resource, you will be prompted to login using your Furman network username and password. Off-campus access to electronic library resources is limited to current…

  • Christmas Break Hours

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    eyoung

    Dec 15 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Dec 16 Fri 9:00am – Noon; 2:00pm – 5:00pm Dec 17 Sat CLOSED Dec 18 Sun CLOSED Dec 19 Mon 9:00am – 5:00pm Dec 20 Tue 9:00am – 5:00pm Dec 21 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Dec 22 Thu CLOSED Dec 23 Fri CLOSED Dec 24 Sat CLOSED Dec 25 Sun CLOSED Dec 26 Mon CLOSED Dec 27 Tue CLOSED Dec 28 Wed CLOSED…

  • Heard any good books lately?

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    eyoung

    As you prepare to hit the road for winter break, don’t forget to check out the Library’s great selection of audiobooks.  Nothing helps pass the time like listening to a good audiobook.  We have hundreds of books on CD that might be of interest to you. The Library’s collection of audiobooks includes biographies, classics, best-selling…