Author: Miles Dame
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Enhancing Library Student Assistant Training: A New Era Begins
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This year, the Furman University Libraries proudly welcomed over 20 new library student assistants, embarking on an exciting journey of learning and service. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we’ve introduced significant updates to our student assistant training program, ensuring that our team is better equipped than ever to serve our campus community.…
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Christy Allen and Robyn Andrews at American Library Association Conference
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Attending the American Library Association (ALA) conference had long been on Robyn’s library bucket list, and this year, the dream finally came true. But not only did she get to attend, she also had the incredible opportunity to present—a milestone that surpassed even her wildest aspirations. Robyn was part of a dynamic panel that brought…
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Meet Our New Library Team Members: Alicia, Frances, and Jean
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We’re thrilled to welcome three new members to our library team! Each brings a unique set of skills, passions, and experiences that will greatly enrich our community. Here’s a brief introduction to Alicia, Frances, and Jean, with links to learn more about each of them. Alicia: Financial Records and Acquisitions Assistant Alicia has joined us…
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Introducing Jean Thrift: Our New Outreach Services Librarian
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We are delighted to welcome Jean Thrift as the newest member of our library team, stepping into the role of Outreach Services Librarian. Jean’s expertise and passion for supporting research will be invaluable to our students, faculty, staff, and the wider Furman community. What Jean Does at the Library Jean’s role involves collaborating with the…
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Welcome Frances Choe: Our New Daytime Circulation Supervisor
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We’re excited to introduce Frances Choe, who recently joined our team as the Daytime Circulation Supervisor in the Access and Outreach Services department. Frances brings a passion for working with students and a commitment to ensuring that our library is a welcoming and resource-rich environment for all. What Frances Does at the Library Frances gets…
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Meet Alicia: Our New Financial Records and Acquisitions Assistant
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We’re thrilled to introduce Alicia, our newest addition to the Digital and Resource Management Division at the library. As our Financial Records and Acquisitions Assistant, Alicia plays a key role in ordering and receiving resources, ensuring that the materials we need are available for our students, faculty, and staff. Getting to Know Alicia Since stepping…
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Library Graduates
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The libraries are proud to have employed many of the recent graduates. On behalf of all of us in the libraries, congratulations! Read more about a few of these Furman alumni and their post graduation plans below. Anna Clare O’Gorman Anna Clare studied anthropology and linguistics and worked at the research assistance desk. What do…
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Furman Libraries in the News
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The Furman University Libraries have recently been featured in two local newspapers. The first article, titled “How Furman created a rare collection of 800 ‘queer zines’ – and counting“, appeared in the Post and Courier on February 14. Reporter Benjamin Simon detailed how the Special Collections and Archives curated the collection of zines. A zine…
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BHM #28 – Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa
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Struggles for Freedom: Southern Africa is a rich collection of more than 27,000 objects and 190,000 pages of documents and images. The liberation of Southern Africa and the dismantling of the Apartheid regime was a major political development in the 20th century. This collection focuses on the complex and varied liberation struggles in the region,…
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BHM #23 – Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive (1880 – 2020)
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An archival research resource containing the essential primary sources for studying the history of the film and entertainment industries, from the era of vaudeville and silent movies through to the 21st century. The core US and UK popular and trade magazines covering film, music, broadcasting, theatre and video gaming are included, together with film fan…