We are Furman: Alumni Collections in Special Collections and Archives 2nd Floor James B. Duke Library Furman University July-December 2016 Students, past and present, are what the university is all about. Students will forever fill a role—whether they are current students or long graduated. Alumni are life blood of a university and “Furman’s blood runs deep.” Special . . .Continue reading Alumni Collections
Category: Events
JBD Flooding and Cleanup
On the morning of July 1st, a ruptured water pipe caused significant damage in the lower level of the James B. Duke Library. The public areas most heavily affected include the student carrels between the Digital Collections Center and the Bound Periodicals. Library staff space accessed through the Multimedia Commons also experienced significant damage. Clean . . .Continue reading JBD Flooding and Cleanup
On Display: Food and Cooking
Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of books about food and cooking. Titles are arranged by category and include: Ancient Cookery The philosopher’s kitchen: recipes from ancient Greece and Rome for the modern cook The Roman cookery book Church Lady Cookbooks 300 years of Carolina cooking Dessert cookbook Food History . . .Continue reading On Display: Food and Cooking
Class of 2020
Welcome, Class of 2020! Campus is coming alive as we meet our new first year students. The Furman Libraries is attending all the Summer O fairs to welcome students and families, give them a small college survival kit, and encourage them to get into the library habit, early and often! The librarians don’t give students grades, but our experience . . .Continue reading Class of 2020
On Display: Around the World
Visit the James B. Duke Library to browse our latest display based on the question, “What in the world should you read next?” Titles include: Africa Nervous Conditions (Former Rhodesia) Wife of the Gods (Ghana) Children of the Alley (Egypt) The Golden Notebook (Former Rhodesia) Asia Interpreter of Maladies: Stories (India) The Vegetarian: A Novel (South . . .Continue reading On Display: Around the World
Readathon Today!
TODAY! May 26, 2016 Participate in the May X Reading Experience Readathon! Schedule Reading Bingo (bring a book)…..9 am Library, Haynsworth Room Audiobook listening and coloring…..10 am Library, Haynsworth Room Around the World in 80 Minutes (books provided)…..1 pm, Library Room 043 Book swap (bring a book you no longer want)…..1 pm, Library Room 043 . . .Continue reading Readathon Today!
On Display: Adventure!
Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of fiction and non-fiction adventure books and films. Titles include: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster Congo Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness: A Casebook Treasure Island True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna King Solomon’s . . .Continue reading On Display: Adventure!
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
Take a study break and check out our pop up exhibit, available today from 10:30 am -1:00 pm in the James B. Duke Library. Jeff Makala, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, is on hand to wow you with a few items from our collection.
Summer-Long Check Outs!
Are you done with studying? Get a book just to read for fun! We’ve set up a table in the James B. Duke Library featuring some of our favorite reads. If you’re returning in the Fall, check out a novel for the beach or an audiobook for a road trip. Materials will be due back . . .Continue reading Summer-Long Check Outs!
Unplug – Recharge Zone
Visit room 043 in the James B. Duke Library throughout finals to unplug and recharge. Relax, meditate, color, and enjoy tea. In addition to these stress relievers, two sessions will be offered in room 043: Thursday, April 28, 3 pm Guided Body Scan for stress relief and focus (Dr. Meghan Slining) Friday, April 29, 3 . . .Continue reading Unplug – Recharge Zone