Beginning Monday, May 12, the hours for Special Collections and Archives will change to Monday – Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Please call or email in advance so we can confirm your appointment time and pull materials ahead of your visit. For faculty or students who have research needs and can’t make it during . . .Continue reading Special Collections and Archives – Change in Hours
Category: Research Services
Find Market Share Reports
The library has created a helpful step-by-step guide for finding market share reports in three of our business databases. Instructions for each database are found under the eponymous tab. And here are the links to the individual databases. Happy researching! Business Insights: Essentials Covers businesses, including company profiles, financial reports, brand information, company rankings, . . .Continue reading Find Market Share Reports
Work Smart Workshop
Library Media Resources When: Tuesday, March 25 @ 2:30 pm – 3:20 pm Wednesday, March 26 @ 11:30 am – 12:20 pm Friday, March 28 @ 3:30 pm – 4:20 pm Location: James B. Duke Library, Room 043 No RSVP Required Looking for new ways to engage your students with your class material? . . .Continue reading Work Smart Workshop
Using Write-N-Cite
If you are a RefWorks user, then you’re going to love RefWorks’ newest feature called Write-N-Cite. With Write-N-Cite, you can cite references in your research paper with just a click and watch your paper format instantly including in-text citations, footnotes and your bibliography. Visit our Citing Guide to find information on how to install and . . .Continue reading Using Write-N-Cite
Finding Primary Sources
Would you like to discover more primary sources for your teaching and research? This workshop will guide you through the catalog and databases to uncover these rich historical and contemporary sources. Documents could include newspapers, diaries, government documents, speeches, legal briefs and opinions, and more. There’s a wealth of primary information to do be discovered . . .Continue reading Finding Primary Sources
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The Furman University Libraries have updated and expanded our Citing Your Sources guide. Discover online and print manuals and guides for major citation styles. Learn how to save time and energy with citation tools like NoodleTools and RefWorks. There’s even a plagiarism section with tutorials, links, and more. Still confused about citing sources? Ask for . . .Continue reading [Citation Needed]
Text a Librarian
How do I do it? You can text a librarian at 864.214.7172. Add our number to your phone, and you’ll be able to send questions and receive answers without a computer and without entering the building. When can I use this service? The texting service is available during the same hours as the Research Assistance . . .Continue reading Text a Librarian
Ask a Librarian!
Need help getting the full-text? Looking for help with citations? The librarians can help you with that and so much more! · stop by in person – we always love seeing you! · email – send a message anytime to libraryreference@furman.edu · call us! 864-295-2195 · search our “How do I . . . ?”page . . .Continue reading Ask a Librarian!
Need Help With Your Citations?
Are your citations chaotic? Articles amuck? Texts tangled? Literature lost? Make a promise to get organized and then make a plan to come to the Citation Tools Work Smart Workshop. Learn how to get started with the tools, organize your work, generate bibliographies, and more. All levels of interest and experience are welcome. Date: Thursday, . . .Continue reading Need Help With Your Citations?
Library Improves theSEARCH Results
Anyone who has ever typed a search into the search box on the Library’s home page knows that the results can be a bit overwhelming. After feedback from students and faculty, the Library is working on improving theSEARCH to make it a little bit easier to use. We’re in the process of making an upgrade . . .Continue reading Library Improves theSEARCH Results