Landmark Directive Opens Access to Scientific Research

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 22, 2013 SPARC APPLAUDS WHITE HOUSE FOR LANDMARK DIRECTIVE OPENING UP ACCESS TO SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH Ensures that Taxpayer-Funded Research Available to Public  Washington, D.C. – The Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) today applauded President Obama for issuing a landmark Directive to ensure that the results of taxpayer-funded research – both articles . . .Continue reading Landmark Directive Opens Access to Scientific Research

Library Computers – Guest Use

Due to high demand during mid-term exams, guests will not be logged in to computers from February 17th-28th.  Computer and Internet Use Policy:  In order to prioritize access to library resources for our students, faculty, and staff, there will be no computer access for non-Furman patrons during times of heavy use.

Digicenter Collaborates with Peter Wexler

Peter Wexler, the famous New York theatre designer, producer, painter, sculptor, and photographer, visited Furman University Library last week as part of a collaboration with the Digicenter to develop the Peter Wexler Digital Museum.  This ambitious large-scale project will involve the digitization of Mr. Wexler’s professional art and design work which is currently on-loan from . . .Continue reading Digicenter Collaborates with Peter Wexler

From the Archives: Celebrating Selvy – February 13, 1954

February 13th, 1954 will always be remembered as an amazing night for Furman sports history.  On that date, Paladin Senior, Frank Selvy, scored a record-breaking 100 points in a basketball game against Newberry College.  Even before the opening tip, the game was notable – the first live television broadcast of a college basketball game in . . .Continue reading From the Archives: Celebrating Selvy – February 13, 1954