Category: James B. Duke Library

  • Duke Library Hosts Cuban Art Exhibit

    Duke Library Hosts Cuban Art Exhibit

    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…

  • Jesmyn Ward Book Discussion

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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

  • International Education Week 2023

    Flags representing over 190 countries are on display in the Duke, Sanders Science and Maxwell Music libraries this week as we mark International Education Week (IEW) 2023 !  We take time during IEW to recognize the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide.  We celebrate our international students, faculty, and staff as well as our…

  • SC Instructional Materials Review

    SC Instructional Materials Review

    The public is invited to review textbooks and instructional materials that have been proposed for use in South Carolina’s public schools. The materials recommended by the Instructional Materials Review Panels will be submitted to the State Board of Education (SBE) for adoption on December 12, 2023. The public may review materials on book trucks near…