When British troops began to advance toward the United States’ new capital of Washington in the summer of 1814, it was clear that government leaders had not prepared an adequate defense for the city and its government buildings. Upon seeing the British advancing toward Washington, Secretary of State James Monroe, dispatched a note to President . . .Continue reading P.S. Remove the records!
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14th Librarian of Congress
Dr. Carla Hayden was sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress by Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts Jr. in the Great Hall of the Library’s Thomas Jefferson Building in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, September 14. Hayden will be the first woman and the first African-American to serve as Librarian of . . .Continue reading 14th Librarian of Congress
Independence Day Hours
Due to the Independence Day holiday, the James B. Duke Library and all campus branches will be closed on Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th. To help get your 4th off to a good start, here are just a few of the library’s great resources on the subject. The full text of the Declaration of Independence can . . .Continue reading Independence Day Hours
Memorial Day Hours
In honor of Memorial Day, the James B. Duke Library will operate on an adjusted schedule. May 28 – Saturday – CLOSED May 29 – Sunday – 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm May 30 – Monday – 10:00 am – 10:00 pm In 1921, Furman paid tribute to the University’s World War I veterans in . . .Continue reading Memorial Day Hours
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
MLK Holiday Schedule
In observance of the national holiday in Dr. King’s honor, the James B. Duke Library will be operating on an adjusted schedule. January 17 Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. January 18 Monday 10:00 a.m.-1:00 a.m. Books by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the Furman University Libraries: Stride . . .Continue reading MLK Holiday Schedule
International Education Week
International Education Week: November 16-20 International Education Week is an annual celebration of the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. Furman University plays an important role in making education abroad accessible to U.S. students representing the full . . .Continue reading International Education Week
Veterans Day Observance
This years marks the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Ia Drang, the first major land battle in the Vietnam War. One of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War, the 14–16 November 1965 battle in the Ia Drang Valley in South Vietnam’s central highlands between the U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) and the . . .Continue reading Veterans Day Observance
Happy 100th to Dr. Tucker
Happy 100th birthday to Dr. Robert Tucker! Dr. Tucker worked as the university librarian at Furman University from 1947 to 1978. His tenure at the university witnessed the move from the downtown campus to the current location, and into a new library far better-suited to handle the demands of the collection. He expanded the South . . .Continue reading Happy 100th to Dr. Tucker
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read September 27 – October 3, 2015 Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- . . .Continue reading Banned Books Week