The Furman University Libraries hosted the Southeast Chapter of the Music Library Association (SEMLA) for their annual meeting October 25-26, 2024. Prior to the meeting, the Libraries also hosted “Music in Libraries: Just the Basics,” an annual preconference one-day workshop on October 24th. The conference kicked off with a well-attended opening reception held in the . . .Continue reading Furman Libraries Welcome Music Librarians for Conference
Furman University Libraries has recently acquired two new art pieces that are now on display. James B. Duke Library The Duke Library is proud to exhibit a newly acquired painting titled “Liba Cohubaba” by Cuban artist Mildo Matos Carcassés. This striking piece hangs on the entry level of the library, to the left of the . . .Continue reading Discover Stunning Art Installations on Campus
The James B. Duke Library hosted “Citizen Diplomacy: A Cuban Art Exhibit” from March 11th – 29th. The exhibit was held in the atrium and hosted in collaboration with Nuance Galleries.. The exhibit showcased 11 artists from Baracoa, Bayamo and Santiago, Cuba including 30+ pieces from the Rob Rowen/Clyde Hensley Collection paired with new works . . .Continue reading Duke Library Hosts Cuban Art Exhibit
Starting Thursday, February 1st, 2024, Furman students and employees will be required to swipe their Furman ID cards to enter the Duke Library after 7pm. Library hours remain the same. This change was made to increase the safety of Furman students and library employees, while also complying with University building access guidelines. Learn more about . . .Continue reading Swipe to Enter the Libraries after 7pm
Flags representing over 190 countries are on display in the Duke, Sanders Science and Maxwell Music libraries this week as we mark International Education Week (IEW) 2023 ! We take time during IEW to recognize the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. We celebrate our international students, faculty, and staff as well as our . . .Continue reading International Education Week 2023
The Music Library is currently closed due to renovations including new paint and carpet. It will reopen in August and will receive new furniture and new shelving over the next several months.
Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition Furman University. James B. Duke Library Atrium March 22 – April 25, 2023 The Furman University Libraries proudly present Americans and the Holocaust, a traveling exhibition made possible by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the American Library Association. Americans and the Holocaust examines the motives, pressures . . .Continue reading Visit the Exhibition!
Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach and Access Services, and library faculty member passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 12. Jenny, who joined the Furman University Libraries in 2006, was deeply connected across campus, collaborating with many students and colleagues on a variety of initiatives. An expert in storytelling, she taught in our May Experience . . .Continue reading Library Mourns Loss of Jenny Colvin
Libraries resume regular hours on Thursday, January 20th: Duke Library: 8:00am – 1:00am Maxwell Music Library: 8:00am – 9:00pm Sanders Science Library: 8:30am – 9:00pm Special Collections & Archives: noon – 5:00pm (by appointment)
Are you looking for the latest Furman Libraries news? Well you’ve come to the right place.We have a new faculty member in our archives, we’ve received donations from our Dins Day fundraiser, and we’ve published a new edition of our newsletter. Nashieli Marcano Dr. Marcano comes to us from the Kennesaw State University Library System . . .Continue reading What’s New at Furman Libraries?
