Since the fall of 2010, Information Technology Services (ITS) has been monitoring printing at Furman. During the past year, over 3.3 million pages have been printed in the computer labs. Beginning January 3rd, ITS instituted a new print management system for all computer labs. Here’s what you need to know: The new system will . . .Continue reading Print Less @ Furman
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Scholarship Opportunity
Have you been energized by your studies and research at Furman? Do you want to work in a field rich with information and learning? Then a career in Library and Information Science may be what you’re looking for. Knowledge is empowering and as a librarian you will shape the way people access and interact with . . .Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
Ready! Set! Mango!
The James B. Duke Library is happy to announce that we now offer the Mango Languages online language-learning system. Mango uses common, everyday conversations as the basis of each lesson, so users will be able to start using and appreciating what they learn right away. Its comprehensive methodology includes all four key-language components (vocabulary, pronunciation, . . .Continue reading Ready! Set! Mango!
Ebooks at Furman
Did Santa bring you an iPad this year? If so, you should take advantage of the thousands of ebooks in the library’s collection. Visit the ebooks@Furman guide to view a short video which gives step-by-step instructions for finding ebooks in the library catalog. Keep in mind, the look and functionality of ebook titles will vary by provider. See . . .Continue reading Ebooks at Furman
Winter Interim Hours
The Library will be operating on a slightly modified schedule during the first week of January. Regular operating hours will resume on January 7th, the first day of spring semester. January 2 Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm January 3 Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm January 4 Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm January 5 Saturday 1:00pm – 5:00pm January . . .Continue reading Winter Interim Hours
Print Less @ Furman
Since the fall of 2010, Information Technology Services (ITS) has been monitoring printing at Furman. During the past year, over 3.3 million pages have been printed in the computer labs. Beginning January 3rd, ITS is instituting a new print management system for all computer labs. Here’s what you need to know: The new system . . .Continue reading Print Less @ Furman
Christmas Break Hours
December 13 Thursday 9:00am – 6:00pm December 14 Friday 9am-12pm & 2pm-5pm December 15 Saturday Closed December 16 Sunday Closed December 17 Monday 9:00am – 5:00pm December 18 Tuesday 9:00am – 5:00pm December 19 Wednesday 9:00am – 5:00pm December 20 Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm December 21 Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm December 22 Saturday Closed December . . .Continue reading Christmas Break Hours
Science Library Open 24 Hours
When you need a space to study all night and morning before an exam, we’ll leave the lights on for you. Sanders Science Library Exam Week Hours Wednesday, December 5th – 8:30 am – Midnight Thursday, December 6th – Open 24 hours Friday, December 7th – Midnight – 5:00 pm Saturday, December 8th – 10:30 . . .Continue reading Science Library Open 24 Hours
Guest Computer Access
December 4 – December 12th 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 study day and final exams.
SAGE Database Trials
The Library is providing trial access to two SAGE databases. Both trials run through January 9, 2013. Help us evaluate these new, potential resources. SAGE Knowledge SAGE Knowledge is a social sciences digital library created for students, researchers, and faculty. Incorporating more than 2,500 titles, it includes SAGE eBook and eReference content, containing scholarly monographs, reference . . .Continue reading SAGE Database Trials