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Database Trial
The library is running a trial of the Current Digest of the Chinese Press until March 26th. The Current Digest of the Chinese Press offers a broad-survey of current events and happenings as reported by mass media in the People’s Republic of China. Updated weekly, the Digest offers a collections of articles, translated in English, . . .Continue reading Database Trial
CLP Photos
Thanks to everyone who attended Wednesday’s CLP, Value Added: Objects for Sale and Saving. And an extra-big thanks to Scott and Helen for their informative and engaging presentations!
Work Smart Workshop
Work Smart Workshop: Search Alerts Date: March 21, 2013 Time: 2:30 – 3:30 pm Location: James B. Duke Library, Room 041 When you think of doing literature research, what are the first two words that come to mind? If they’re not “Automatic” and “Effortless” you should come learn more about making resources work for you . . .Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
CLP: Value Added
Value Added: Objects for Sale and Saving March 20, 2013 4:30 pm James B. Duke Library, Pitts Room CLP An auctioneer and a curator discuss the concept of value on March 20, 2013 at 4:30 pm in the Pitts Room of the James B. Duke Library. Scott Derrick, a Furman employee and certified auctioneer, will . . .Continue reading CLP: Value Added
Mock Trial Tournament
Furman University boasts an award-winning and nationally-ranked mock trial program. Furman University will host the Carol N. Ney National Mock Trial Tournament Friday, March 15 through Sunday, March 17. Trials will be held in the James B. Duke Library, Rooms 041 and 043. Trials are open to the public. Twenty-four teams from 10 states and . . .Continue reading Mock Trial Tournament
Winner Announced: Blind Date With A Book
During the month of February, the library invited students, faculty, and staff to go on a blind date with a book. A wide variety of books were wrapped in brown paper and placed on display. Participants were asked to check out one of the specially wrapped books and turn in a Rate Your Date slip . . .Continue reading Winner Announced: Blind Date With A Book
Scan & Deliver
Scan & Deliver What is Scan & Deliver? Scan & Deliver is an article and book chapter delivery service. When you need an article from a journal or a chapter from a book which is owned by the library only in print or microformat, we will scan the article/book chapter and deliver it to you electronically through . . .Continue reading Scan & Deliver
Behold, the Kindle of the 16th Century
Just one of the “various and ingenious machines” of Agostino Ramelli In 1588, Agostino Ramelli designed a device to allow one person to read a variety of books in one location with ease. He called his machine the bookwheel. Ramelli, an Italian engineer, incorporated epicyclic gearing in his invention. Read an interesting article from The . . .Continue reading Behold, the Kindle of the 16th Century
Librarian Scholarship Recipient
The Furman Libraries are pleased to announce the 2013 Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship recipient. The scholarship, established in 1985, is available to a Furman rising or graduating senior who anticipates becoming a Librarian or a Furman graduate who has been accepted into an American Library Association accredited graduate program. This year’s recipient of the . . .Continue reading Librarian Scholarship Recipient