Author: Miles Dame

  • Furman Alumni Librarians Part 5: Brian Green ’98

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    Miles Dame

    Brian Greene ’98 This is part 5 in our weekly summer blog series in which we will be highlighting some of the amazing Furman University alumni who have pursued careers in library and information science professions. Click here to view previous posts in this series. Today’s featured alumni librarian is Brian Greene who graduated from…

  • Furman Alumni Librarians Part 4: Susan McCarrell Lyon ’97

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    Miles Dame

    Susan McCarrell Lyon ’97 This is part 4 in our weekly summer blog series in which we will be highlighting some of the amazing Furman University alumni who have pursued careers in library and information science professions. Click here to view previous posts in this series. Today we are featuring Susan McCarrell Lyon. Lyon graduated…

  • Furman Alumni Librarians Part 3: Heather Martin ’90

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    Miles Dame

    Heather Martin ’90 This is part 3 in our weekly summer blog series in which we will be highlighting some of the amazing Furman University alumni who have pursued careers in library and information science professions. Click here to view previous posts in this series. Today we are featuring Heather Martin who graduated from Furman…

  • Furman Alumni Librarians Part 2: Kristi Wright ’04

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    Miles Dame

    Kristi Wright ’04 Kristi Wright is a self-employed conservator living in Front Royal, Virginia. We’re sure you’ll enjoy reading about her unique career. This is part 2 in our weekly summer blog series in which we highlight some of the amazing Furman alumni who have gone on to work in library and information professions. Click…

  • Furman Alumni Librarians Part 1: Susan Dicey ’78

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    Miles Dame

    Susan Dicey ’78 This is part 1 in our weekly summer blog series in which we will be highlighting some of the amazing Furman University alumni who have pursued careers in library and information science professions. This week we are highlighting Susan Dicey; she is a local librarian dedicated to serving the students in the…

  • Libraries Honor Black History Month

    Libraries Honor Black History Month

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    Miles Dame

    February is Black History Month and to celebrate the Furman Libraries have several displays featuring black scientists, artists, and authors. Each library location has a unique display or exhibit so be sure to visit each one before they’re changed. Keep reading for a brief description of the displays at each location. Sanders Science Library The…

  • 2020 Summer Research and Creative Fellowships

    2020 Summer Research and Creative Fellowships

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    Miles Dame

    For the fourth year, Special Collections and Archives will offer two 10-week summer fellowships for Furman undergraduates. These competitive fellowships will allow students to perform original research using materials in Special Collections and Archives for a research or creative project of their own design. In past years, Fellows have: transcribed medieval music manuscripts into modern…

  • Library Open 24 Hours + More!

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    Miles Dame

    If you have not already heard the big news, the library will be staying open 24 hours during exams!!! December 11 – 13 ⁠ The library will be open from 8:00 am on Wednesday, December 11 until 8:00 pm on Friday, December 13. ⁠ ⁠December 14 10:00 am – 8:00 pm ⁠⁠ December 15 –…

  • New Director of Libraries

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    Miles Dame

    The Furman Libraries would like to introduce our new Director of Libraries Dr. Caroline Mills! If she looks familiar, that’s because Dr. Mills has worked in the Furman Libraries since 2008, first as the Access Services and Instruction Librarian, and then, starting in 2012, as the Assistant Director for Collection Services. Since the retirement of…

  • New Arrivals: Books

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    Miles Dame

    Looking for something to read in your downtime, during your lunchtime, or before your bedtime? Well, the Furman Libraries have recently acquired some exciting new titles that may be of interest to you. New Fiction: The Chain / Adrian McKinty Your phone rings. A stranger has kidnapped your child. To free them you must abduct…