Congratulations to Andrew (’19)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Andrew wins a private study room in the library for the months of December and January. 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!
Category: James B. Duke Library
Artstor Additions
New Content in Artstor If you are curious at all about the new content that Artstor adds on a regular basis, be sure to check out the Artstor blog. A quick review reveals amazing treasures: restoration projects of Mexican architectural landmarks Japanese and South Korean contemporary architecture new images from the Corning Museum of Glass . . .Continue reading Artstor Additions
Ready! Set! Mango Languages!
It’s International Education Week. Time to learn a new language with Mango Languages! Mango Languages uses common, everyday conversations as the basis of each lesson, so you can start using and appreciating what you learn right away. Mango’s methodology includes all four key-language components (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture) and integrates memory building and critical-thinking exercises to . . .Continue reading Ready! Set! Mango Languages!
Celebrating International Connections
Celebrating International Connections Refugee Library in Malawi Just in case you missed it, this August, the Furman Libraries donated 40 boxes containing 621 books to the library at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi, Africa, increasing the size of library’s holdings by 13 percent. Read more about the project: https://news.furman.edu/2017/09/07/over-land-air-and-sea/ and learn more about the refugee camp: . . .Continue reading Celebrating International Connections
CLICK HERE to win a private study room during exams!
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 December!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading CLICK HERE to win a private study room during exams!
Smithsonian Global Sound
Pick up a new beat, poem or speech Smithsonian Global Sound Celebrate International Education Week by checking out Smithsonian Global Sound (SGS). It’s the largest and most comprehensive streaming audio collection of world music. It currently provides streaming access to over 3,000 albums and more than 40,000 individual tracks of music, spoken word, and natural . . .Continue reading Smithsonian Global Sound
International Education Week 2017
2017 IEW CELEBRATION NOVEMBER 13-17, 2017 International Education Week, a nationally observed celebration presented by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, aims to highlight the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Universities, colleges, K-12 schools, non profit organizations, and local governments are encouraged to participate by hosting events that . . .Continue reading International Education Week 2017
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Anna (’19)! She is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Anna wins a private study room in the library for the month of November. Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: • floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall • super-duper comfy chair • large study . . .Continue reading Meet the Scholar of the Month!
CLICK HERE to 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 November!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading CLICK HERE to win a private study room for a month!
CLICK HERE to win a 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 November!) floor-to-ceiling dry erase wall comfy lounge chair large study table . . .Continue reading CLICK HERE to win a study room for a month!