The library’s latest display is titled, “Orange is NOT the New Black.” It refers to the current television show, “Orange is the New Black.” Based on a book by Piper Kerman, this HBO series chronicles the author’s one year incarceration in a federal prison. The display highlights the serious problems of incarceration. The selected items cover a wide range of topics, . . .Continue reading Orange is Not the New Black
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Thanks to Our Student Employees
Each year the Furman University Libraries employs about 125 students. These students do all kinds of library jobs – checking out and reshelving books, scanning journal articles and book chapters for online document delivery, processing new books, checking in recently received journals, digitizing rare photographs, and answering questions at the Research Assistance Desk. Our student . . .Continue reading Thanks to Our Student Employees
Make a Squishy Stress Ball
Stressed out with finals? We can help! Stop by the library porch on Monday to make your very own squishy stress ball! They are fun to make and decorate. A great way to de-stress.
Sunday: Dogs Visit the Library
It’s not just our books that are dog-eared! During finals week, the Library, partnering with the Resident Life Council, will be hosting therapy dogs for students who need a break to de-stress. Studies have shown that interaction with dogs reduces stress by decreasing the level of cortisol and increases happiness by releasing endorphins. The dogs . . .Continue reading Sunday: Dogs Visit the Library
Food For Fines
Children’s Book Sale
Bisher Books on Display
Several years before his retirement as Furman’s president, Dr. David Shi maintained a correspondence with one of Furman’s best known former students, nationally syndicated sports journalist and columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Furman Bisher. Bisher who attended Furman in 1938-1939, was winding down an award-winning career in sports journalism. During part of the conversation Mr. . . .Continue reading Bisher Books on Display
Eleventh Hour – CLP April 17
The Eleventh Hour: Readings for National Poetry Month April 17, 2013 @ 4:30 pm James B. Duke Library, Pitts Room CLP To acknowledge National Poetry Month in April, four well-respected and widely-published poets will each read a brief selection from his/her submission for the 2012 South Carolina Poetry Archives Book Prize. The poets represented are . . .Continue reading Eleventh Hour – CLP April 17
Work Smart Workshop
Work Smart Workshop: Media Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013 Time: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Location: James B. Duke Library, Room 041 Looking for new ways to engage your students with your class material? Consider adding media. The libraries provide access to an impressive number of media sources. You can find images for presentations in . . .Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
The Red Bus is Coming!
The Red Bus Project is coming to Furman University on Tuesday, March 26. The project features a red, British double-decker-bus-turned-mobile-thrift-store that travels to college campuses across the Southeast and raises money for orphan care. The bus will be parked between the James B. Duke Library and Johns Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. On . . .Continue reading The Red Bus is Coming!