Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England will celebrate the diamond jubilee of her reign on June 2nd. Her coronation was June 2, 1952. To see what our library has about Elizabeth’s life and times, click here.
Category: Research Resources
ARTstor Adds Guggenheim
Guggenheim interiorcc licensed Wikipedia photo The ARTstor Digital Library is collaborating with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation to share approximately 7,000 images of major artworks, exhibition installation views, and architecture. There will be 1,000 images of objects from the Guggenheim Museum’s permanent collection, which is known for its superb holdings in modern and contemporary art . . .Continue reading ARTstor Adds Guggenheim
Petticoats, Parkas and Polo Shirts
Evening dress and petticoat of black net with white polka dots. Designed in 1957 by Lanvin-Castillo in Paris The Library is currently offering a trial of The Berg Fashion Library. We would like to hear your feedback on this electronic resource. To explore this trial subscription, visit http://library.furman.edu/ and click on the link for Database . . .Continue reading Petticoats, Parkas and Polo Shirts
Confidential Records Released
A 1940 census enumerator collecting information The United States Census has been conducted every ten years since 1790. Aggregate statistical data from each census are promptly released to the public. However, details – such as names and addresses – are kept strictly confidential for 72 years. On April 2, 2012, the National Archives and Records . . .Continue reading Confidential Records Released
Wonder Ship of Brief Career in Graveyard of the Sea
Furman’s collection of historic newspapers tells the solemn and stunning story:
104 More Years
Have you noticed more results in your Web of Science searches? Furman University Libraries is now offering the complete backfile to Web of Science, greatly expanding our coverage beyond 2002. The database now includes: Social Science Citation Index: 1898-PresentScience Citation Index Expanded: 1899-PresentArts & Humanitites Index: 1975-Present This expanded coverage means more comprehensive searching, better . . .Continue reading 104 More Years
Web of Science Coverage E x p a n d e d
Have you noticed more results in your Web of Science searches today? Furman University Libraries is now offering the complete backfile to Web of Science, greatly expanding our coverage beyond 2002. The database now includes: Science Citation Index Expanded: 1899 – Present Social Science Citation Index: 1898 – Present Arts & Humanities Index: 1975 – . . .Continue reading Web of Science Coverage E x p a n d e d
ECCO (Eighteenth Century Collections Online) is here.
The library now offers access to ECCO, a vast collection of Enlightenment expression. Within the eighteenth century every subject of thinking and discourse from the presses of England primarily, with Europe and America represented as well.History and Geography; Social Sciences and Fine Arts; Science, Technology, and Medicine;Literature and Language; Philosophy and Religion; Law; General . . .Continue reading ECCO (Eighteenth Century Collections Online) is here.
New Publications by Our Faculty
Each issue of Furman Magazine includes summaries of recent publications by alumni and faculty. Here are three recent publications by our faculty.
UN World Day for Water
The United Nations General Assembly declared the observance of World Water Day on March 22 to promote public awareness of how water resource development contributes to economic productivity and social well-being. During March, Furman has been exploring the global importance and challenges of water. As part of the Global Issues Forum, Dr. Pete Rogers . . .Continue reading UN World Day for Water