Did you know a 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocked Charleston, SC in 1886? A new display in the Government Documents area of the library (main floor, near Reference) highlights this event and the library resources that document it. Come and see photos of the damage to familiar Charleston streets and landmarks. See the U.S. Geological Survey . . .Continue reading Earthquake in Charleston!
Category: Events
We Love Our Student Workers!
Nothing says “thank you” like ice cream! The library held an ice cream social for its almost 80 student workers.They came from the music library, circulation, research assistance, document delivery, the science library, cataloging and serials. They all seem to like to eat!
Swagtastic Bling!
Have you checked out the new window display on your way in to the library?
Cans for library fines!
Turn fines into food: Between February 15 and 25 your can pay your library fines in canned food! Up to $20 in fines can be erased ($1 for every can). This year you can also erase PASCAL and ILL fines with cans. To check and see if you have any fines or how much you . . .Continue reading Cans for library fines!
Capitol Hill-arity
Who knew government documents could be so interesting? Come by the new Government Documents display in the library to see some of the astonishing witnesses who have testified to Congress over the years, and some of the unexpected subjects Congress has investigated! The display is to the left of the Reference Collection and at the . . .Continue reading Capitol Hill-arity
The Archives of Babel
The Archives of Babel September 25, 2009 – January 22, 2010 Reception on October 30, 2009; 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the Pitts Room Introduction to the exhibition presented at 4:30 p.m. “The Archives of Babel” at Furman University’s Special Collections and Archives cannot, obviously, house a complete collection of works in every language. However, Special Collections . . .Continue reading The Archives of Babel