Category: James B. Duke Library

  • International Education Week 2021

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    lbaker

     The flags are up in the library!  It must be International Education Week!  As we start this year’s celebration, it is important to acknowledge that we are still in the midst of a global pandemic.  Even as we ache for a “return to normal,” we remember that in much of the world and in many…

  • Welcome Dr. Nashieli Marcano

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    Miles Dame

    The Furman University Libraries have the pleasure of introducing to you our newest faculty member Dr. Nashieli Marcano our Archivist/Digital Collections Librarian. Dr. Marcano comes to us from the Kennesaw State University Library System where she held the position of Graduate Librarian for Humanities and Social sciences. Her new role at Furman is Archivist and…

  • Join the Library Student Advisory Group (LSAG)

    Join the Library Student Advisory Group (LSAG)

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    Miles Dame

    Charge of the Group Give the Library feedback when we need a student perspective Serve as a focus group for discussion of library issues Bring student needs and concerns to the Library’s attention and participate in discussions on how to respond to these needs (advocating for students) Help bring Library concerns to the attention of…

  • Summer Reading BINGO Challenge

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    Jenny

    Katherine McCann, Biology and Spanish double major on the Pre-Health track, also works in Digital Collections in the Furman Libraries during the year. She had the idea to challenge the Furman community to read this summer and developed this BINGO card challenge. The BINGO card can be clicked on and downloaded. Those using screen readers…

  • Library Catalog Offline May 29-May 30

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    Christy Allen

    The Library Catalog will be unavailable between 9pm on May 29 and 9pm on May 30th. Patrons will not be able to search the catalog, check out materials, request PASCAL Delivers, or renew materials during this time frame. The Library Catalog is expected to resume normal functions by May 30th at 10pm. If you have…

  • Need a Furman ID or Appointment to Access Libraries

    Need a Furman ID or Appointment to Access Libraries

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    Christy Allen

    The James B. Duke Library, Maxwell Music Library, and Sanders Science Library may be accessed by Furman students, faculty, and staff by swiping their Palacards (University ID cards) at the entrance. Members of OLLI or community researchers must contact the Libraries in advance and schedule an appointment. Masking and distancing is required for all regardless…

  • 100 donors for the Libraries!

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    Christy Allen

    Dr. Janis Bandelin (Director of Furman Libraries emerita) and her husband, Bill Fitzpatrick, have offered a challenge: if 100 donors give to the Libraries, they will donate $10,000. Every donation matters and will help us reach our goal of 100 donors!   This year, all Dins Day gifts to the Libraries will be directed to support…

  • Library and Information Science Career Info Panel

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    Miles Dame

    Furman University Library and Information Science Career Info Panel What do you really know about careers in Library and Information Science? Hint: it’s not just books and reading! The Furman University Libraries and Malone Career Center invite you to join them for a panel discussion on careers in the Library and Information Science field. The…

  • Know Your Librarian

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    Jenny

    All students at Furman have direct access to librarians in Outreach Services, including: A librarian paired with their First Year Writing class A personal librarian assigned as soon as a student declares a major Ability to make individual appointments for research consultations Two branch librarians residing in the Maxwell Music Library and Sanders Science Library…

  • Joseph Vaughn Plaza Progress

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    Miles Dame

    Background The patio and landscaping in front of the James B. Duke Library is undergoing an extensive redesign. This newly designed plaza will be named in memory of Joseph Vaughn, the first African American student to attend Furman University.  In addition to including a sculpture of Vaughn, the plaza redesign will make the area more…