The James B. Duke Library is holding a book give-away featuring books on a wide variety of topics. There is also a large selection of music books and scores. The give-away is Tuesday, April 18 through Friday, April 21 in the Blackwell Atrium on the ground floor. First come, first-served. If you have any questions, . . .Continue reading Library book give-away!
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Easter Break Hours
April 13 Thursday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm April 14 Friday CLOSED April 15 Saturday CLOSED April 16 Sunday CLOSED April 17 Monday 10:00 am – 1:00 am As Americans prepare for Easter with egg hunts, chocolate bunnies, and the ubiquitous marshmallow chicks, other countries . . .Continue reading Easter Break Hours
Library Cafe Naming Contest
Coming Soon The 24-Hour Study Room will be converted to a cafe over the summer of 2017, just in time for fall classes. Vendors will include Due South Coffee, Upcountry Provisions, and Greenfield’s Bagels and Deli. We need your help to pick a name! Submit your ideas here. The contributor of the winning name will . . .Continue reading Library Cafe Naming Contest
Furman Engaged! in the Library
Furman Engaged! Tuesday, April 4, 2017 Internship posters will be on display in the atrium of the James B. Duke Library. All of the posters will be on display throughout the day (9 a.m.-3:50 p.m.). Specific times when students will present at their posters are listed below. Internship Poster Session #1 9-10:20 A.M. Brooklyn . . .Continue reading Furman Engaged! in the Library
The Bill Of Rights Turns 225
In December of 1771 the final version of 10 amendments to the Constitution of the United States was adopted. The Bill of Rights, as the first ten amendments are known, is our most important document for balancing the rights of individual citizens and the government. The Bill of Rights has endured through many tests during those 225 . . .Continue reading The Bill Of Rights Turns 225
Winner! Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Austin (’18)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Austin wins a private, upgraded study room in the library for the month of April through the last day of exams (May 3rd). Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Winner! Scholar of the Month!
On Display: Object Lessons
“The Object Lessons series achieves something very close to magic: the books take ordinary—even banal—objects and animate them with a rich history of invention, political struggle, science, and popular mythology. Filled with fascinating details and conveyed in sharp, accessible prose, the books make the everyday world come to life. Be warned: once you’ve read a . . .Continue reading On Display: Object Lessons
American Musicological Society
Furman will be hosting the American Musicological Society-Southeast Chapter for their Spring Meeting on this Saturday, March 18. The meeting will be held in the Pitts Room of the James B. Duke Library, beginning at 9:15am with a welcome from Dean Peterson and concluding around 5pm after the final paper session. At 11am, Maureen Carr . . .Continue reading American Musicological Society
Faculty Scholarship on Display
Faculty Scholarship on Display in the Duke Library Atrium The faculty scholarship and creative works that were showcased at the Faculty Scholarship Reception on February 24th, are now on display in the Blackwell Atrium of the Duke Library. We are delighted that this will provide the opportunity for more people to view the scholarly and . . .Continue reading Faculty Scholarship on Display
Faculty Scholarship Reception
Faculty Scholarship Reception A celebration and recognition of scholarly and creative achievements over the past two years. When: Friday, February 24, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Where: James B. Duke Library, Blackwell Atrium