The Furman University Libraries are offering a selection of database trials throughout Spring Semester. To discover and access trial databases, visit the library’s guide for Electronic Resources Trials. The most recently added trial is to Roper Center iPOLL and will be available through Monday, April 17, 2017. This trial provides access to iPOLL, a comprehensive, text-searchable database of over 650,000 polling . . .Continue reading Newly Activated Database Trials
Category: Research Resources
March Database Madness
VS. The first match-up in our March Database Madness is Factiva vs. LexisNexis, two sources for news and business information. Let’s take a look at Factiva: – Owned by the Dow Jones Corporation, Factiva provides access to thousands of premium news and information sources – 600 continuously updated newswires – Information and stock quotes . . .Continue reading March Database Madness
Authors Visit for Black History Month
Furman University Presents Black History Month 2017 Attend one of the many CLPs offered throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month and then visit the James B. Duke Library to check out books authored by the various speakers. Feb. 7, Message in the Music: The Role of Hip Hop Music in Social . . .Continue reading Authors Visit for Black History Month
Newly Activated Database Trials
The Furman University Libraries are offering two new database trials. African American Newspapers, Series 2 and Afro-Americana Imprints, 1535-1922: From the Library Company of Philadelphia will be available until Wednesday, March 1, 2017. African American Newspapers, Series 2: 1835-1956 African American Newspapers, Series 2, 1835-1956 complements and expands on African American Newspapers, Series 1 (available from . . .Continue reading Newly Activated Database Trials
Migrate “Legacy” RefWorks Entries
Migrating Your “Legacy” Refworks Entries into New RefWorks 1. Even though you had an account for the old RefWorks, you need to create a new one for the new RefWorks. Navigate to http://libguides.furman.edu/go.php?c=21175486 and click the CREATE ACCOUNT button under the login line. Use your Furman email address so it knows you’re authorized to have . . .Continue reading Migrate “Legacy” RefWorks Entries
Access Databases from Off-Campus
To access databases, e-journals, and eBooks from off-campus, be sure to go through the library website in order to be recognized as a Furman user. After selecting a database or other electronic resource, you will be prompted to login using your Furman network username and password. Off-campus access to electronic library resources is limited to current . . .Continue reading Access Databases from Off-Campus
Appalachian Trail CLP-Library Resources
CLP: Lessons Learned from the Nature of the Appalachian Trail WHEN: Monday, November 28, 2016, 7 – 8:30pm WHERE: Johns Hall, Room 101 A National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, Jennifer Pharr Davis has logged over 13,000 miles of long distance trails on six continents, including thru-hikes of the Pacific Crest Trail, Colorado Trail, Vermont’s . . .Continue reading Appalachian Trail CLP-Library Resources
Learn a new language with Mango Languages!
It’s International Education Week. Time to learn a new language with Mango Languages! Mango Languages uses common, everyday conversations as the basis of each lesson, so users will be able to start using and appreciating what they learn right away. Its comprehensive methodology includes all four key-language components (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture) and integrates . . .Continue reading Learn a new language with Mango Languages!
Database Trial: Literary Encyclopedia
Literary Encyclopedia The Literary Encyclopedia is a constantly evolving and updating repository of authoritative reference work about literary and cultural history. All articles are solicited by invitation from specialist scholars in higher education institutions all over the world, refereed and approved by subject editors in our Editorial Board. This resource includes: In-depth coverage of English-language; Classical; . . .Continue reading Database Trial: Literary Encyclopedia
Embracing the Digital Liberal Arts
The Digital Collections Center has always been committed to supporting faculty digitization projects, so it is no surprise that the Center recently began contributing its expertise to the creation of digital liberal arts projects housed in the Furman University Scholar Exchange (FUSE). The Center recently worked with Music Librarian Patricia Sasser and Furman Advantage Student . . .Continue reading Embracing the Digital Liberal Arts