Category: Features
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What We’re Reading – February 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenAdventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleAlive Together: New and Selected Poems by Lisel Mueller Robyn AndrewsHow to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks Samantha BaileyAnne of Green…
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What We’re Reading – January 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenA Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleAngels of Darkness: A Drama in Three Acts by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Sign of the Four by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Robyn AndrewsSeeds of Contemplation by Thomas MertonCase Studies for Teaching Social Psychology:…
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What We’re Reading this December
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The fall semester is rapidly coming to a close, which hopefully means more time for resting and reading for fun is on the horizon. If you need ideas for what to read, peruse our December edition of “What We’re Reading“; it has a great mix of fiction and non-fiction, serious and light-hearted reads. As always,…
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What We’re Reading this November
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The air is turning chilly, the leaves are crackling along the mall, and the fog lies low over Furman’s lake. It’s the perfect weather to snuggle under a fleece blanket, and lose yourself in a good book and a hot beverage. This November, Furman’s library folks are reading a rich and varied list of fiction…
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Hayes Brown: Furman Junior Featured in The New York Times, Thanks to Library Access
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Furman University Math and Computer junior Hayes Brown ’26 has made the most of the digital access to the New York Times provided by the Furman Libraries. One day, while reading the Times, Hayes came across an article in the Style section titled “What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.” The piece asked…
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Meet Our New Library Team Members: Alicia, Frances, and Jean
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We’re thrilled to welcome three new members to our library team! Each brings a unique set of skills, passions, and experiences that will greatly enrich our community. Here’s a brief introduction to Alicia, Frances, and Jean, with links to learn more about each of them. Alicia: Financial Records and Acquisitions Assistant Alicia has joined us…
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Introducing Jean Thrift: Our New Outreach Services Librarian
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We are delighted to welcome Jean Thrift as the newest member of our library team, stepping into the role of Outreach Services Librarian. Jean’s expertise and passion for supporting research will be invaluable to our students, faculty, staff, and the wider Furman community. What Jean Does at the Library Jean’s role involves collaborating with the…
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Welcome Frances Choe: Our New Daytime Circulation Supervisor
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We’re excited to introduce Frances Choe, who recently joined our team as the Daytime Circulation Supervisor in the Access and Outreach Services department. Frances brings a passion for working with students and a commitment to ensuring that our library is a welcoming and resource-rich environment for all. What Frances Does at the Library Frances gets…
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Meet Alicia: Our New Financial Records and Acquisitions Assistant
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We’re thrilled to introduce Alicia, our newest addition to the Digital and Resource Management Division at the library. As our Financial Records and Acquisitions Assistant, Alicia plays a key role in ordering and receiving resources, ensuring that the materials we need are available for our students, faculty, and staff. Getting to Know Alicia Since stepping…
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What Libby and Rebekah are Reading (Along with the Rest of Us)
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Here’s our July edition of What We’re Reading Libby’s been reading Deacon King Kong by James McBride and said: “Love it! Funny and relatable characters set in late 1960s NYCity. McBride has you routing for the Black drug dealers in the projects, the Italian mobsters and the corrupt Irish cops all at the same time.…