Category: James B. Duke Library
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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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Discover Stunning Art Installations on Campus
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Furman University Libraries has recently acquired two new art pieces that are now on display. James B. Duke Library The Duke Library is proud to exhibit a newly acquired painting titled “Liba Cohubaba” by Cuban artist Mildo Matos Carcassés. This striking piece hangs on the entry level of the library, to the left of the…
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Duke Library Hosts Cuban Art Exhibit
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The James B. Duke Library hosted “Citizen Diplomacy: A Cuban Art Exhibit” from March 11th – 29th. The exhibit was held in the atrium and hosted in collaboration with Nuance Galleries.. The exhibit showcased 11 artists from Baracoa, Bayamo and Santiago, Cuba including 30+ pieces from the Rob Rowen/Clyde Hensley Collection paired with new works…
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Jesmyn Ward Book Discussion
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In advance of Jesmyn Ward’s visit to campus on March 20, join us for a book discussion of Sing, Unburied, Sing at 12:30 on March 15 in LIB 043. Copies of the novel are available at the Library Circulation Desk (first come, first served) and an electronic version. Ward is a two time winner of…
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Elizabeth Sanford ’23 Receives the Southern Scholarship
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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…
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S.C. Baptist Church Records Now Online!
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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,…
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BHM in Databases #1 – Black Historical Newspapers (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)
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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…
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Swipe to Enter the Libraries after 7pm
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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…
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We Will Rock You!
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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!
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Exam Week Study Breaks!
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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