Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of interesting books about whistleblowers. Titles include: After Snowden: Privacy, Secrecy, and Security in the Information Age Secrets: A Memoir of Vietnam and the Pentagon Papers The Secret Man: The Story of Watergate’s Deep Throat Secrets and Leaks: The Dilemma of State Secrecy Whistleblower . . .Continue reading On Display: Whistleblowers!
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Poetry Creation Station
April is National Poetry Month, and the James B. Duke Library is encouraging you to discover your inner poet. We have set up a Poetry Creation Station using a magnetic white board and inspiring words. Express yourself!
Request This Item
We have activated a new option in the online library catalog – you now have the ability to place a hold for any circulating item (books, DVDs, audiobooks, scores), to pick up at any library location. Simply click through to the item you desire, and click the “Request This Item” button at the top of . . .Continue reading Request This Item
Musical Moments in JBD
Enjoy a brief musical interlude on Wednesday, April 20, from noon til 12:20 in the Blackwell Atrium of the James B. Duke Library. This month’s Musical Moments features percussion students from Furman’s Department of Music. During this time, quiet study space is available on the 2nd floor of the library in Special Collections & Archives. Musical . . .Continue reading Musical Moments in JBD
Bell Tower Championship
The James B. Duke Library will host the Bell Tower National Championship Tournament on April 15-17, 2016. The tournament is the culminating event of the American Mock Trial Association’s (AMTA) season. The three-day competition will bring 48 teams from across the nation to campus and downtown Greenville. Founded in 1985, AMTA serves as the governing body . . .Continue reading Bell Tower Championship
On Display: Survivors Finding Voice
We are honored to have the Finding Voice project on display in the James B. Duke Library from April 10-17. In May 1973, Wanda Meade was finishing her first year as a school counselor in a large junior high when a 14-year-old honor roll student came into her office the last week of school and said, “I . . .Continue reading On Display: Survivors Finding Voice
Poetry Creation Station
April is National Poetry Month, and the James B. Duke Library is encouraging you to discover your inner poet. We have set up a Poetry Creation Station using a magnetic white board and inspiring words. Express yourself!
New Non-Fiction
So, you don’t fancy yourself a fiction reader? Or you just want a break from fantasy and suspending belief? Well, check out some of our new non-fiction titles. But, remember, sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction! Remember, there are these and MORE on the NEW BOOKSHELF at YOUR JBD library!
Winner! Scholar of the Month!
Congratulations to Joe (’16)! He is the lucky winner of the Scholar of the Month contest. As Scholar of the Month, Joe wins a private study room in the library for the month of April through the last day of exams (May 4th). Perks of the Scholar of the Month room include: floor to ceiling dry erase . . .Continue reading Winner! Scholar of the Month!
Win a private 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 James B. Duke Library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor . . .Continue reading Win a private study room!