Hayes Brown: Furman Junior Featured in The New York Times, Thanks to Library Access

Hayes Brown: Furman Junior Featured in The New York Times, Thanks to Library Access

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 . . .Continue reading Hayes Brown: Furman Junior Featured in The New York Times, Thanks to Library Access

Elizabeth Sanford ’23 Receives the Southern Scholarship

Elizabeth Sanford ’23 Receives the Southern Scholarship

Meet Elizabeth Sanford ’23! She graduated from Furman last year with a Master of Arts in Teaching and now she’s attending the University of North Carolina where she is studying library and information science. Here’s what she said about how the Southern Scholarship helped her go to school for free. “This scholarship has been a . . .Continue reading Elizabeth Sanford ’23 Receives the Southern Scholarship

S.C. Baptist Church Records Now Online!

S.C. Baptist Church Records Now Online!

If you are interested in searching through the records of South Carolina Baptist Churches, you might want to check out The South Carolina Baptist Historical Collection at Furman University’s James B. Duke Library. This expansive collection documents individuals, churches, and associations in South Carolina Baptist history from as far back as the early 1700s. Currently, . . .Continue reading S.C. Baptist Church Records Now Online!

BHM in Databases #1 – Black Historical Newspapers (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) 

 Your Search for Black History Continues Here…The Furman University Libraries have an extensive collection of databases on the African American, African and African Diaspora experiences, histories and cultures. Many of these collections are repositories of primary source materials including, letters, artifacts, pamphlets, obituaries, etc. There’s much to explore and examine.   Immerse yourself in collection every . . .Continue reading BHM in Databases #1 – Black Historical Newspapers (ProQuest Historical Newspapers) 

Swipe to Enter the Libraries after 7pm

Swipe to Enter the Libraries after 7pm

Starting Thursday, February 1st, 2024, Furman students and employees will be required to swipe their Furman ID cards to enter the Duke Library after 7pm. Library hours remain the same. This change was made to increase the safety of Furman students and library employees, while also complying with University building access guidelines. Learn more about . . .Continue reading Swipe to Enter the Libraries after 7pm

We Will Rock You!

We Will Rock You!

Furman students joined us at the Research Assistance desk on Thursday, December 7, to paint rocks as a study break during finals. They were AMAZING! We hope they found as much fun and stress release in their creative activity as we did observing the results. Bravo, rock artists!

Exam Week Study Breaks!

Exam Week Study Breaks!

The James B. Duke Library is hosting a three study breaks during exam week: Writing Marathon (in partnership with Paladin Peer Support) Dec. 4th: 7pm – 12am. Haynsworth Room   Hot Cocoa Bar Dec. 6th: 7pm – 8:30pm. Research Assistance Desk   Rock Painting Dec. 7th: 7pm – 8:30pm. Research Assistance Desk