April is National Poetry Month and this year we are celebrating by growing a poet tree in the Blackwell Atrium of the James B. Duke Library. Write a poem, haiku, or a line from one of your favorite poems on a leaf and hang it on the poet tree. A selection of poetry books are . . .Continue reading Add a leaf to the poet tree!
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Easter Break Hours
Mar 29 Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Mar 30 Friday CLOSED Mar 31 Saturday CLOSED Apr 1 Sunday CLOSED Apr 2 Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 am As Americans prepare for Easter with egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and the ubiquitous marshmallow chicks, other countries around the world are engaging . . .Continue reading Easter Break Hours
Win a private study room for a month!
The library has created a private, upgraded study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and their friends. Perks include: exclusive access to the upgraded study room for one month (think of it as your own office in the library for the month of April thru the last day of exams, May 2)! floor-to-ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Win a private study room for a month!
Faculty Scholarship Reception Photos & Video
On February 23, 2018, the Furman University Libraries and the Office of the Provost hosted Furman’s second Faculty Scholarship Reception to recognize and celebrate the scholarly publications and creative works of Furman faculty members. Held in the Blackwell Atrium of the James B. Duke Library, the reception showcased 137 examples of scholarship published by 70 . . .Continue reading Faculty Scholarship Reception Photos & Video
Untranslatable Words
Visit the James B. Duke Library to view an exhibit of literary translations published by Open Letter, the University of Rochester’s nonprofit, literary translation press. Open Letter is one of only a handful of publishing houses dedicated to increasing access to world literature for English readers. Open Letter searches for works that are extraordinary and influential, . . .Continue reading Untranslatable Words
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Dan (’18)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Dan wins a private study room in the library for the month of March. Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: • floor to ceiling dry erase wall • super-duper comfy chair . . .Continue reading Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Spring Break Hours
Mar 2 Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm Mar 3 Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm Mar 4 Sun 1:00pm – 5:00pm Mar 5 Mon 9:00am – 5:00pm Mar 6 Tue 9:00am – 5:00pm Mar 7 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Mar 8 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Mar 9 Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Mar 10 Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm Mar 11 Sun 1:00pm – 1:00am
Win a private study room for a month!
The library has created a private, upgraded study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and their friends. Perks include: exclusive access to the upgraded study room for one month (think of it as your own office in the library for the month of March!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading Win a private study room for a month!
Furman Libraries Summer Internship
Have you ever wanted to experience behind-the-scenes in a library to explore a possible career? Are you looking for a productive way to spend your summer? This summer, the Furman Libraries will again offer a full-time internship for Furman undergraduates. Designed for students with an expressed interest in library and/or information science, this internship will . . .Continue reading Furman Libraries Summer Internship
On Display: Black History Month
Titles include: Selma : the bridge to the ballot Africans in America: America’s journey through slavery The Underground Railroad Spies of Mississippi Black sugar Roads to Memphis The untold story of Emmett Louis Till The Black Panthers : vanguard of the revolution February one 4 little girls Paul Robeson: speak of me as I am . . .Continue reading On Display: Black History Month