The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Their graphic novel, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic,” demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. The CDC’s message is that if you are generally well equipped to deal with a . . .Continue reading Zombie Pandemic
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Park Pamphlets
Government Documents for Vacation and Travel Now that the semester has ended, it is the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots and visit some of our nation’s parks. The National Park Service website is a great resource to use when planning your vacation. Another place where you can find information is in the . . .Continue reading Park Pamphlets
Controversial Issues
CQ Researcher is a database that focuses on controversial issues. It’s a great resource to use when you’re preparing a persuasive speech, researching a pro/con assignment, or seeking information on issues in the news. This tutorial explains basic techniques for using CQ Researcher, and points out the features you may find most useful.
Launch of the Digital Public Library of America
Type the letters dp.la into any web browser and you arrive at one of the most comprehensive digital collections to date. The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) brings together the collections of libraries, museums, and archives from around the world, including the Smithsonian, the National Archives, and the New York Public Library. And now . . .Continue reading Launch of the Digital Public Library of America
New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Digicenter is proud to announce its newest collection: The Furman University Faculty Notices. This collection contains over 1,500 items dating from 2002 to 2012. Materials in the collection include committee notes, annual reports, policies, presentations, curriculum information, program proposals, meeting minutes, and other documentation created by and for the faculty of Furman University. Because . . .Continue reading New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
The Digicenter is proud to announce its newest collection: The Furman University Faculty Notices. This collection contains over 1,500 items dating from 2002 to 2012. Materials in the collection include committee notes, annual reports, policies, presentations, curriculum information, program proposals, meeting minutes, and other documentation created by and for the faculty of Furman University. Because . . .Continue reading New Digital Collection: Furman University Faculty Notices
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?
Understanding Edmund White
Nicholas Radel, a professor of English at Furman University, has published a new book, Understanding Edmund White. The book is published by the University of South Carolina Press and is part of the Understanding American Literature Series. Understanding Edmund White is the first book-length critical study of the work of America’s best-known gay novelist. Radel . . .Continue reading Understanding Edmund White
Database Trial
The library is running a trial of the Current Digest of the Chinese Press until March 26th. The Current Digest of the Chinese Press offers a broad-survey of current events and happenings as reported by mass media in the People’s Republic of China. Updated weekly, the Digest offers a collections of articles, translated in English, . . .Continue reading Database Trial
Database Trials for Food Science
The Library is providing trial access to two food science databases. Both trials run through April 8, 2013. Help us evaluate these new, potential resources. Food Science SourceThis database offers more than 1,000 key food industry and market reports, as well as tens of thousands of additional food industry articles, benchmarks and best practices, . . .Continue reading Database Trials for Food Science