The Furman Libraries have 436,707 print books in our collection (at last count). Even with all of those titles, sometimes a member of our University community needs a research resource that we don’t have. Under those circumstances we look first Continue reading From the Director
We’re thrilled to announce the unveiling of a new dedicated shelf in the James B. Duke Library – a celebration of the remarkable literary contributions of our university community! This special collection showcases the diverse range of printed monographs authored, Continue reading University Reads: A New Shelf Showcases Furman Authors
Thanksgiving break is just a week away, and exams will be looming large when we return. I can still vividly recall the stress of college exams, how they seemed to sneak up on me every semester. Despite feeling prepared, I’d Continue reading From the Director
The Furman University Libraries hosted the Southeast Chapter of the Music Library Association (SEMLA) for their annual meeting October 25-26, 2024. Prior to the meeting, the Libraries also hosted “Music in Libraries: Just the Basics,” an annual preconference one-day workshop Continue reading Furman Libraries Welcome Music Librarians for Conference
In July we bid farewell to long time colleague and library faculty member Laura Baker. Laura began her tenure at Furman in 2001 as our Interlibrary Loan Librarian, becoming an Outreach Librarian in 2013. She was promoted to Associate Librarian Continue reading From the Director
On June 18th, the day before Furman’s university holiday to mark Juneteenth, several Furman faculty and staff gathered on the front porch of the library to host Furman’s first campus-wide commemoration of Juneteenth. As the summer session’s only CLP event, Continue reading Libraries Host Furman’s First Juneteenth Commemoration
Most of us are aware of the challenges caused by FAFSA, the federal form required for financial aid, which has affected every university in the country this year. Because of Furman’s uncertainty about net tuition revenue for the fall, the University Continue reading From the Director
Brittany N. Champion, Outreach Librarian, presented at the NC Live Conference and Triad Academic Library Association (TALA). Each session supported her research interests and encouraged library personnel to incorporate holistic DEI practices in their daily work. This year’s NC Live Continue reading Brittany Champion presents at NC Live Conference
Written by Nashieli Marcano In a similar fashion to the Seeking Abraham Report produced by the Task Force of Slavery and Justice, and its accompanying physical exhibition held in 2018, Furman’s Legacy of Slavery is a digital exhibition space for visitors to interact with Continue reading Furman’s Legacy of Slavery: A Digital Exhibition
Written by Nashieli Marcano This spring semester we welcomed students from the Advocacy & Equity Studies graduate program to beta-test the DEI Audit Tool for assessing finding aids. As part of the course, AES 630: Seminar in Public Narratives—Cultural Institutions Continue reading Graduate students in Advocacy & Equity Studies beta-tested DEI Audit Tool for Finding Aids
