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What is the LSAG?
The Library Student Advisory Group is a group of students who: Give the Library feedback when we need a student perspective; Serve as a focus group for discussion of library issues; Bring student needs and concerns to the Library’s attention and participate in discussions on how to respond to these needs (advocating for students); Help . . .Continue reading What is the LSAG?
A Very Short Introduction
The Very Short Introductions series published by the Oxford University Press offers concise introductions to a wide range of subjects. Each volume provides discussions of the central issues in a given topic. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how it was developed and influenced society. Visit the . . .Continue reading A Very Short Introduction
Library Lends iPads
We’ve got gadgets! The James B. Duke Library loans iPads and Kindles to 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 can check availability and place a hold on an electronic device by visiting the . . .Continue reading Library Lends iPads
Work Smart Workshop
Would you like to make use of Turnitin with your classes? Interested in knowing more about those originality reports or what all those advanced options in Moodle really mean? Mark your calendar for: Turnitin Work Smart Workshops When: Tuesday, January 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Wednesday, January 29 @ 11:30 am – 12:20 . . .Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
What is the LSAG?
The Library Student Advisory Group is a group of students who: Give the Library feedback when we need a student perspective; Serve as a focus group for discussion of library issues; Bring student needs and concerns to the Library’s attention and participate in discussions on how to respond to these needs (advocating for students); Help . . .Continue reading What is the LSAG?
PASCAL Maintenance and Upgrade
Due to scheduled maintenance, access to the PASCAL system will be unavailable on Sunday, January 19, 2014, starting at 8:00am. This scheduled firewall upgrade process is expected to last between two and six hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
MLK Holiday Hours
In observance of the national holiday in Dr. King’s honor, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule. January 19 Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. January 20 Monday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m.
Scholarship for Graduate Study Offered
Are you considering graduate study after Furman? Each year the Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship is offered to graduating Furman students or alumni who plan to attend, or are attending, an American Library Association approved masters program in library science. The application for this scholarship is being accepted now and must be completed by February 28. . . .Continue reading Scholarship for Graduate Study Offered
Discover the Full Panoply
We DARE you to discover the full panoply of The Dictionary of American Regional English. 1. How is the Dictionary of American Regional English different from other dictionaries? DARE is different from other dictionaries in that it does not include words that are commonly used throughout the United States, but rather focuses on the regional aspects . . .Continue reading Discover the Full Panoply