When the library was enlarged and remodeled in 2004, plans were made to include a space for the Education Department’s Curriculum collection. This consisted of K-12 textbooks and instructional materials that education majors could use to prepare for going into the classroom. Since then, Furman has become one of the repositories of textbooks that South . . .Continue reading Library Gems–The Curriculum Collection
Category: Library Services
Improving the Search
The Furman Libraries are experimenting with a different “search and discovery” experience for connecting with the library’s resources. This new version, titled WorldCat Local will search the library’s article databases, digital book collections, the catalog, and all libraries worldwide at the same time resulting in a greater range of resources uncovered on any topic. Despite . . .Continue reading Improving the Search
Extended Hours During Midterms
The main library will be open until 2 AM Sunday (28th) – Thursday (4th) for your studying convenience. Good luck on midterms and papers!
What We’re Reading–CTL & Studio Lab
This week we asked our downstairs neighbors in CTL and the Studio Lab what they’ve been reading. Here’s what they told us: Andrew Cannon:The Four Loves / C.S. LewisThe Hobbit / J.R.R. TolkienThe Mountain of Silence / Kyriacos C. Markides Diane Boyd:The Music Room / William FiennesThe Tour de France 1903-2003: A Century of Sporting . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–CTL & Studio Lab
What We’re Reading–Biology
Greg Lewis: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus /Charles C. Mann (2006 edition). I found it to be a really engaging examination of the civilizations and likely large human populations in the Americas prior to Columbus’ arrival and I highly recommend it. Wade Worthen: The Annotated Origin: A Fascimile of the first edition . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–Biology
Cans for library fines!
Turn fines into food: Between February 15 and 25 your can pay your library fines in canned food! Up to $20 in fines can be erased ($1 for every can). This year you can also erase PASCAL and ILL fines with cans. To check and see if you have any fines or how much you . . .Continue reading Cans for library fines!
Circulation Dept. Restaurant Review
Recently, a group of the Library’s Circulation Department workers went on outing to try a campus eating venue that is often overlooked. Traditions Grille, located at the 9th tee of the Furman Golf Course is open 7 days a week. At left, Anna, Lindsay, Maia and Ruth are standing by the Golf Wall of Fame. . . .Continue reading Circulation Dept. Restaurant Review
What We’re Reading-WPLS
Today we asked people at Furman’s radio station, WPLS, what they’re reading. These people do not let classes get in the way of doing some reading for pleasure! Nadia Shamsedin:Carnivous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Vol. 9)/Lemony SnicketThe grim account of the three orphaned Baudelaire children, this series is both gothic and humorous, with . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading-WPLS
Cinema @ the library
Whether you need to find the perfect movie clip for your presentation, boost your language skills by watching a movie in another language, or just chill with something good to watch, did you know the Furman Libraries have an extensive collection of films? Everything from documentaries to feature films are available in our media area . . .Continue reading Cinema @ the library
What We’re Reading–the Religion Department
This week’s group that told us what they’re reading is the Religion Department: Shelly Matthews:My name is red/Ohran PamukPamuk is a Turkish author and winner of the Nobel Prize for literature. I’m reading with an eye to traveling to Turkey in a MayX this spring. David Rutledge:Home and Gilead/ both by Marilynne RobinsonThese are novels . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–the Religion Department