The following rare books, letters, and tracts were acquired by Furman’s Special Collections and Archives over the past year.
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Winter Interim Hours
Jan 2 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 3 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 4 Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 5 Sat CLOSED Jan 6 Sun CLOSED Jan 7 Mon 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 8 Tues 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 9 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 10 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 11 Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 12 Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm Jan 13 Sun 1:00pm – 9:00pm
Christmas Break Hours
Festival of Lessons and Carols
Visit the Maxwell Music Library to see the latest display which highlights recordings of the Furman Chamber Choir’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols.
Rock Your Final Exams!
The Furman Library Rocks We know things get stressful during exams. Take a moment to de-stress in the library by decorating a rock. Keep your work of art, give it to a friend, or hide it on campus for an unsuspecting person to find. We hope you rock your finals!
PASCAL Delivers Deadline
The end of the semester is fast approaching, and schools across the state will not lend books over the holidays. Wednesday, December 12th is the last day that you may make a request through PASCAL Delivers. Deliveries will resume and requests may again be made Wednesday, January 2nd.
Up All Night in the Science Library
Anytime is the right time to study in the Sanders Science Library during finals week. We’ll be open all night before exam days, so come on over when you need that perfect place to review for exams or finish up term papers. And, as always, the snack fairy arrives at midnight! Sanders Science Library Exam Week . . .Continue reading Up All Night in the Science Library
Celebrate Bodhi Day
December 8 is Bodhi Day, when Buddhists around the world celebrate Buddha’s attainment of enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. Visit the book display in honor of Bodhi Day in the James B. Duke Library. Selected titles include: The Life of the Buddha Adventures with the Buddha: A Personal Buddhism Reader Buddhism: Introducing the Buddhist Experience . . .Continue reading Celebrate Bodhi Day
Lab Life: Chemists and Their Contributions
Lab Life: Chemists and Their Contributions A new display in the Sanders Science Library highlights biographies of chemists. The Experimental Self: Humphry Davy and the Making of a Man of Science Walther Nernst: Pioneer of Physics and of Chemistry Master Mind: The Rise and Fall of Fritz Haber, the Nobel Laureate Who Launched the Age . . .Continue reading Lab Life: Chemists and Their Contributions
Fall Exam Hours
You’re almost at the finish line! To help you get through finals, the James B. Duke Library has extended its hours. December 9 Sunday 1pm – 10pm December 10 Monday 10am – 2am December 11 Tuesday 10am – 2am December 12 Wednesday 8am – 2am December 13 Thursday 8am – 2am December 14 Friday 8am – 8pm December 15 Saturday 10am – 8pm December 16 Sunday 10am – 2am December 17 Monday 8am – 2am December 18 Tuesday 8am – 2am December 19 Wednesday 8am – 5pm