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 February!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading Win a private study room for a month!
Category: James B. Duke Library
On Display: MayX
Registration is now open for on-campus MayX courses. Information can be found online at furman.edu/MayX.
I Love You for Yourself: CLP
CLP: Princeton’s Alexander Nehamas on Love and Friendship Wednesday, January 24, 2018, 5 – 6:30pm Johns Hall 101 This lecture, entitled “Metaphors in Life: ‘I Love You for Yourself,’” will be part of the Tocqueville Program’s lecture series on “Love, Friendship, and Politics.” In it, one of the nation’s most distinguished philosophers will examine what . . .Continue reading I Love You for Yourself: CLP
Win a private study room!
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 February!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!
Student Diversity Photo Contest Winners
In October 2017, the Furman Libraries and Center for Inclusive Communities launched the Furman Student Diversity Photography Contest. They sought digital photographs that represented what diversity and inclusion looked like to Furman students. In addition to the photographs, students were asked to submit a brief description that told the story of the photograph. Staff and . . .Continue reading Student Diversity Photo Contest Winners
MLK Holiday Schedule
In observance of the national holiday in Dr. King’s honor, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule. January 14 Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January 15 Monday 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. A selection of books by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the . . .Continue reading MLK Holiday Schedule
No Water in Duke Library
Due to a water main break, the James B. Duke Library will be without water today Tuesday, January 9, 2018 until this afternoon. As a result, the Library Cafe will be closed, however cafe seating will still be available for use. Please use bathroom facilities and water fountains in Johns Hall, Riley Hall, or Hipp . . .Continue reading No Water in Duke Library
Winter Interim Hours
Jan 3 Wed 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 4 Thu 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 5 Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm Jan 6 Sat 1:00pm – 5:00pm Jan 7 Sun 1:00pm – 9:00pm
While Librarians are sleeping
While Librarians are sleeping (Or at least the library is closed) Did you know that for some research-related questions, you can get library help in the middle of the night? The library has a collection of answers to some of the most frequently asked research assistance questions, like “how can I find peer-reviewed journal articles?” . . .Continue reading While Librarians are sleeping
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit, Just for Study Day! Stop by the Special Collections table in the Rinker Research Commons of James B. Duke Library to see some highlights from our collections, including: newly-acquired medieval manuscripts, a first edition of Thoreau’s Walden, historic campus photographs, 1960s Furman underground newspapers, and more! Today only, 12:00-2:00.