We’ve got gadgets! 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 . . .Continue reading Borrow an iPad!
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Clean & Sparkling Closure
The James B. Duke Library, including Special Collections will be closed on Thursday, June 2nd at 12 noon and reopen at 8am On Monday, June 6th for our annual carpet cleaning and preventive insect management. Maxwell Music Library and Sanders science Library will also be closed on Friday-Monday. During this time many of our resources . . .Continue reading Clean & Sparkling Closure
Readathon Today!
TODAY! May 26, 2016 Participate in the May X Reading Experience Readathon! Schedule Reading Bingo (bring a book)…..9 am Library, Haynsworth Room Audiobook listening and coloring…..10 am Library, Haynsworth Room Around the World in 80 Minutes (books provided)…..1 pm, Library Room 043 Book swap (bring a book you no longer want)…..1 pm, Library Room 043 . . .Continue reading Readathon Today!
Memorial Day Hours
In honor of Memorial Day, the James B. Duke Library will operate on an adjusted schedule. May 28 – Saturday – CLOSED May 29 – Sunday – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 30 – Monday – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm In 1921, Furman paid tribute to the University’s World War I veterans in . . .Continue reading Memorial Day Hours
On Display: Adventure!
Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of fiction and non-fiction adventure books and films. Titles include: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster Congo Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness: A Casebook Treasure Island True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna King Solomon’s . . .Continue reading On Display: Adventure!
Library Hours During MayX
Library hours during May Experience are as follows: Wednesday May 11 8am-10pm Thursday May 12 8am-10pm Friday May 13 8am-5pm Saturday May 14 1pm-5pm Sunday May 15 1pm-5pm Monday May 16 8am-10pm Tuesday May 17 8am-10pm Wednesday May 18 8am-10pm Thursday May 19 8am-10pm Friday May 20 8am-5pm Saturday May 21 1pm-5pm Sunday May 22 1pm-5pm Monday May . . .Continue reading Library Hours During MayX
Spring Interim Hours
Congratulations on finishing the semester, especially to our Seniors! If you will be around between now and MayX, the library is open so come and see us. Spring Interim Hours May 4 Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm May 5 Thursday 9 am – 5 pm May 6 Friday 9 am – 5 pm May 7 . . .Continue reading Spring Interim Hours
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
Take a study break and check out our pop up exhibit, available today from 10:30 am -1:00 pm in the James B. Duke Library. Jeff Makala, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, is on hand to wow you with a few items from our collection.
Unplug – Recharge Zone
Visit room 043 in the James B. Duke Library throughout finals to unplug and recharge. Relax, meditate, color, and enjoy tea. In addition to these stress relievers, two sessions will be offered in room 043: Thursday, April 28, 3 pm Guided Body Scan for stress relief and focus (Dr. Meghan Slining) Friday, April 29, 3 . . .Continue reading Unplug – Recharge Zone
Up All Night in the Science Library
Anytime is the right time to study in the Sanders Science Library during finals week. We’ll be open all night before exam days, so come on over when you need that perfect place to review for exams or finish up term papers. And, as always, the snack fairy arrives at midnight! Sanders Science Library Exam Week . . .Continue reading Up All Night in the Science Library