Swank Digital Campus Streaming Films Digital Campus, provided by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.® was created for professors and administrators to enhance curriculum by providing students with access to course-related films. Swank Motion Pictures provides access to both scholarly and popular film. This trial includes Swanks “Top 100” requested films. This trial will be available through . . .Continue reading Database Trial: Swank
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Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
Take a study break and check out our pop up exhibit, available today from 10:30 am -1:00 pm in the James B. Duke Library. Jeff Makala, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, is on hand to wow you with a few items from our collection.
New Non-Fiction
So, you don’t fancy yourself a fiction reader? Or you just want a break from fantasy and suspending belief? Well, check out some of our new non-fiction titles. But, remember, sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction! Remember, there are these and MORE on the NEW BOOKSHELF at YOUR JBD library!
EBSCO Link Resolver Issue
EBSCO is currently experiencing problems with their full text link resolver. If you are attempting to access articles through an EBSCO database, you may find that it will not load at all, or if it loads, you may reach a paywall. EBSCO is working on solving this problem as quickly as possible.
March Database Madness
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 on over 22 . . .Continue reading March Database Madness
Brokered and Contested Conventions
Some call it an open convention, while others prefer the terms “contested,” “disputed,” or “brokered.” Whatever the words, Trump rivals Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich are trying to accrue enough delegates ahead of the July convention to deny the front-running billionaire the necessary majority on the first ballot — forcing a second ballot, something the Republicans have . . .Continue reading Brokered and Contested Conventions
Calling all bibliophiles!
The Furman University Libraries invites you for a gathering on Wednesday, March 16 at 3:00 PM in the Pitts Room (2nd floor of the library). Furman’s Bibliophiles have enjoyed several stimulating presentations and discussions over the years. This spring’s meeting will be an informal viewing of a group of recent acquisitions in Special Collections and Archives. . . .Continue reading Calling all bibliophiles!
Embrace This Database: Archives Unbound
Archives Unbound Quick Facts: Scanned primary documents such as letters, memos, FBI surveillance reports, treaties, etc. Topic coverage is diverse, but includes American civil rights movement, European and American colonialism, evangelism around the world, Vietnam War Suitable for History, Political Science, Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Religion, Anthropology and Sociology research Ease of use: Archives Unbound is . . .Continue reading Embrace This Database: Archives Unbound
Get It Now Downtime
The J.B. Duke Library would like to inform you that Get It Now will be briefly unavailable due to maintenance beginning Friday, March 4 at 9:00PM through Saturday, March 5 at 9:00AM as well as Tuesday, March 22 from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Finding Polls and Surveys
15% of American Adults Have Used Online Dating Sites or Mobile Dating Apps – Pew Research Poll Tattoo Takeover: Three in Ten Americans Have Tattoos, and Most Don’t Stop at Just One – Harris Poll The Affordable Care Act Doesn’t Rank Highly As an Issue for Voters in the Presidential Primaries – Kaiser Family Poll . . .Continue reading Finding Polls and Surveys