Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday that celebrates the Indigenous peoples of North America. It is celebrated in various localities in the United States. It began as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day, promoting Native American culture and commemorating the history of Native American peoples. – from Wikipedia Columbus Day, in the United States, holiday (originally October . . .Continue reading Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Category: James B. Duke Library
Celebrating Disability Inclusion
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The Furman Libraries and the Student Office for Accessibility Resources are celebrating with a display in the Research Commons of the Duke Library. The display features an informational poster (with a Braille translation) and a selection of disability-related fiction and non-fiction books available for check-out. There is also . . .Continue reading Celebrating Disability Inclusion
Extended Hours During Midterms
To help you get through midterms, the James B. Duke Library has extended its hours. Oct 1 Sun 10:00am – 2:00am Oct 2 Mon 8:00am – 2:00am Oct 3 Tue 8:00am – 2:00am Oct 4 Wed 8:00am – 2:00am Oct 5 Thu 8:00am – 2:00am Oct 6 Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm
Coffee Chats with Career Advisors in Library Café
Coffee Chats with a Career Advisor Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00-12:00 Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00 Meet with a Career Advisor in the Library Café for resume reviews, interview tips, LinkedIn reviews and more!
Pitts Room Tech Upgrade
The Pitts Room, located on the 2nd floor of the James B. Duke Library, received a major technology upgrade, adding the best features of a “smart classroom” to the space. We now have an LCD projector and large screen for presentations, together with a complete computer, DVD, Apple TV, and overhead document camera housed in . . .Continue reading Pitts Room Tech Upgrade
Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Mary Kate (’18)! She is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Mary Kate wins a private study room in the library for the month of September. Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: • floor to ceiling dry erase wall • super-duper . . .Continue reading Meet the Scholar of the Month!
Labor Day Schedule
In observance of Labor Day, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule: Sep 3 Sun 10:00am – 5:00pm Sep 4 Mon 10:00am – 1:00am Learn more about the history of Labor Day by visiting the United States Department of Labor website. Did you know that more than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still . . .Continue reading Labor Day Schedule
CLICK HERE to win a study room for a month!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! 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 . . .Continue reading CLICK HERE to win a study room for a month!
Group Study Rooms
CLICK HERE to win a study room for a month!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! 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 . . .Continue reading CLICK HERE to win a study room for a month!