A new display in the James B. Duke Library highlights the Peace Corps. Titles include: Nine hills to Nambonkaha : two years in the heart of an African village When the world calls : the inside story of the Peace Corps and its first fifty years The village of waiting Going up country : travel essays . . .Continue reading On Display: Peace Corps
Category: James B. Duke Library
Resumania: TODAY 2-4pm
Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl
The Furman University Libraries mark the passing of a South Carolina daughter, Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor, on September 3, 2016. The writer, actress, and longtime NPR contributor lived to age 79. NPR’s All Things Considered honored Vertamae in two broadcasts airing on September 4 and September 5. Visit the Circulation Desk to see a display featuring the works of Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor, . . .Continue reading Travel Notes of a Geechee Girl
On Display: Absentee Voting
Your vote is your voice! The newest display in the James B. Duke Library highlights the upcoming election and specifically calls attention to absentee voting. For information on absentee voting in your state, the Brennan Center for Justice has created a Student Voting Guide. The Guide includes an interactive map which provides information for each state, . . .Continue reading On Display: Absentee Voting
Winner! Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Daniel (’16)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Daniel 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 comfy chair large study . . .Continue reading Winner! Scholar of the Month!
Labor Day Hours
Sept 4 Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm Sept 5 Monday 10:00am-1:00am
On Display: New Books!
Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of new books. Titles include: Under the stars : how America fell in love with camping The Jazz Palace : a novel Sleeping giants Decisive : how to make better choices in life and work Before the fall I left it on the mountain . . .Continue reading On Display: New Books!
Private, VIP Study Room!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Private, VIP Study Room!
Free Magazine Files!
Calling all upcyclers and Mod Podgers! A table has been set up in the library with free magazine files. These plastic storage bins are great for organizing folders and class notes and can store anything from flip flops to hairbrushes. Pinterest is full of ideas for personalizing magazine files using wrapping paper, fabric, stickers and . . .Continue reading Free Magazine Files!
Borrow an iPad!
Did you know the James B. Duke Library loans iPads and Kindles to current students, faculty, and staff? The check-out period for electronic devices is 2 weeks, with a 2 week renewal if no one is on the waiting list. You can check availability and place a hold on an electronic device by visiting the Circulation . . .Continue reading Borrow an iPad!