Have you been energized by your studies and research at Furman? Do you want to work in a field rich with information and learning? Then a career in Library and Information Science may be what you’re looking for. Knowledge is empowering and as a librarian you will shape the way people access and interact with . . .Continue reading Scholarship Opportunity
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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 will . . .Continue reading Sunday: Dogs Visit the Library
Faculty Fridays: Citation Tools
Faculty Fridays: Work Smarter, Not Harder Bring your questions. Get answers – and snacks! This Friday’s session is all about citation management tools. Students and Furman staff members may also find this session helpful. All are welcome to attend. Introduction to Citation Creation and Management Tools Date: Friday, December 7, 2012 Time: 12:30-1:30 pm Location: . . .Continue reading Faculty Fridays: Citation Tools
Today! 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 will . . .Continue reading Today! Dogs Visit the Library!
Satchmo and Babe
A new display is up in the Government Documents Collection at the James B. Duke Library entitled, “World War I Draft Registration Cards: Famous, Infamous, and Interesting.” On April 6, 1917, the United States declared war on Germany and officially entered World War I. Six weeks later, the Selective Service Act was passed, which authorized . . .Continue reading Satchmo and Babe
Pet Your Stress Away
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 will . . .Continue reading Pet Your Stress Away
Faculty Fridays: Turnitin.com
Faculty Fridays: Work Smarter, Not Harder The Furman Libraries will be offering a series of workshops for faculty this Fall. These hands-on sessions, called Faculty Fridays, will highlight services and products to save you time and energy. From crafting better Moodle links to receiving search results in your email, we can show you how . . .Continue reading Faculty Fridays: Turnitin.com
Holiday Giving Tree
Heller Service Corps’ Holiday Giving Tree Holiday Giving Trees have been set up in the Library, Einstein’s, and the bottom floor of the Trone Center with tags that indicate the needs of local non-profits. Here is a sample of the needs this year: Triune Mercy Center – blankets Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club . . .Continue reading Holiday Giving Tree
Pop Goes Philosophy
A new display is up in the James B. Duke Library entitled “Pop Goes Philosophy.” This display highlights books which discuss some of the philosophies behind popular television shows and movies. Stop by and wax philosophical with the likes of Homer Simpson, Dexter, and Seinfeld. Dexter and Philosophy: Mind Over Splatter An elite team of philosophers don their . . .Continue reading Pop Goes Philosophy
CLPs for Bibliophiles
Medieval manuscript scholar, James Marrow, will be visiting Furman for two CLP lectures. Marrow is a scholar of international reputation, Professor Emeritus of Art History at Princeton University and Honorary Keeper of Illuminated Manuscripts at The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge University, UK. He will be giving two talks on the redesign of manuscripts in the Middle Ages. . . .Continue reading CLPs for Bibliophiles