Database Trial: Swank

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

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.

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

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.