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 to take your research . . .Continue reading Friday Workshops for Faculty
Category: Events
2012 Olympics
cc licensed flickr photo shared by david ian roberts In just a few days, the 2012 Olympic Games will begin in London. We all know the Olympics originated in ancient Greece. But beyond that, how much do you really know about the Olympics? If you’re interested in learning more, visit the Library’s display highlighting books . . .Continue reading 2012 Olympics
Library Scavenger Hunt
The James B. Duke Library would like to welcome all incoming freshmen and their families during this week of orientation. While you’re here, please join us in the main library for a QR code tour/scavenger hunt of the libraries.Throughout the hunt, you’ll learn about what the library has to offer. You’ll find a candy stash . . .Continue reading Library Scavenger Hunt
On Your Next Visit
On your next visit to the James B. Duke Library, make sure you stop by the Government Documents Collection to see the new display commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. How much do you know about the War of 1812? Come see the display and test your knowledge with the War of 1812 . . .Continue reading On Your Next Visit
Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here Postcard Exhibition Exhibition Dates: May 1 – August 24, 2012 Is the price of gas too high for a road trip? Too many camps for kids, too much yard work or just plain too much to enjoy traveling this summer? If so, travel locally (and vicariously) and drop by Special Collections . . .Continue reading Wish You Were Here
Cans for Fines
Feeding the masses
Last night, from 7 – 8 PM, we served snacks to students studying in the library. By all accounts, both the event and food were extremely well received. Tables were set up on the main floor in the Research Commons. Einstein’s donated coffee and coffee cake for the event, and the library provided bottled water, . . .Continue reading Feeding the masses
Furman’s Art Mystery
Several weeks ago, international art historian Hugh Belsey visited Furman to examine a painting in White Oaks and give a CLP guest lecture. In case you missed the lecture, you can watch it now from the Decorative & Fine Arts Committee’s website: http://library.furman.edu/dfac/Gainsborough_lecture.php It was a wonderful lecture with an exciting conclusion for Furman!
Snacks in the library tonight!
Need a little something to get you through this last Study Day (Night)? There will be snacks served on the first floor of the library in the Research Commons at 7:00 tonight, Sunday, April 29th. Brought to you by the Furman University Libraries and Einstein’s Bros. Bagels, there will be coffee, juice, fresh fruit, granola bars, . . .Continue reading Snacks in the library tonight!
Pet Your Stress Away
Feeling stressed?Need a break? Students got some help getting their minds off of deadlines and tests today when the Resident Life Council brought about a dozen therapy dogs to the patio in front of the library. These dogs love to give and receive affection! Students swarmed out of the library to get some pet love! . . .Continue reading Pet Your Stress Away