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
Category: Student Activities
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
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
Winner Announced: Blind Date With A Book
During the month of February, the library invited students, faculty, and staff to go on a blind date with a book. A wide variety of books were wrapped in brown paper and placed on display. Participants were asked to check out one of the specially wrapped books and turn in a Rate Your Date slip . . .Continue reading Winner Announced: Blind Date With A Book
Blind Date With A Book
The Library is playing matchmaker. Between now and Valentine’s Day, check out a specially wrapped book from our display. Going out on a blind date is a lot like opening up a new book – you never know what kind of experience you’re going to have. Who knows, maybe there’s a future for the two . . .Continue reading Blind Date With A Book
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
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!
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