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University Reads: A New Shelf Showcases Furman Authors
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We’re thrilled to announce the unveiling of a new dedicated shelf in the James B. Duke Library – a celebration of the remarkable literary contributions of our university community! This special collection showcases the diverse range of printed monographs authored, edited, or translated by our talented faculty, staff, administrators, and students. This new shelf is…
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Welcoming Lauren Lundy: Furman University Libraries’ New Instruction & Research Librarian
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We are thrilled to introduce Lauren Lundy, our new Instruction & Research Librarian at Furman University Libraries. Lauren brings a passion for teaching, research, and advocacy, and she is eager to support students on their academic journeys. Lauren describes her role simply: “My job is to get my students to pass. I’m a resource for…
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Celebrating Douglass Day 2025 at Furman University Libraries
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On February 14, Furman University Libraries hosted a vibrant Douglass Day celebration, bringing together over 30 participants for a transcribe-a-thon in the Pitts Room of Duke Library. Co-sponsored by the English Department and Special Collections and Archives, the event engaged students and employees in preserving Black history. What is Douglass Day? Douglass Day honors Frederick…
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What We’re Reading this November
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The air is turning chilly, the leaves are crackling along the mall, and the fog lies low over Furman’s lake. It’s the perfect weather to snuggle under a fleece blanket, and lose yourself in a good book and a hot beverage. This November, Furman’s library folks are reading a rich and varied list of fiction…
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Hayes Brown: Furman Junior Featured in The New York Times, Thanks to Library Access
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Furman University Math and Computer junior Hayes Brown ’26 has made the most of the digital access to the New York Times provided by the Furman Libraries. One day, while reading the Times, Hayes came across an article in the Style section titled “What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.” The piece asked…
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From the Director
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In July we bid farewell to long time colleague and library faculty member Laura Baker. Laura began her tenure at Furman in 2001 as our Interlibrary Loan Librarian, becoming an Outreach Librarian in 2013. She was promoted to Associate Librarian in 2020. Laura’s outstanding record of librarianship, teaching, advising and mentorship of students, leadership in…
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Libraries Host Furman’s First Juneteenth Commemoration
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On June 18th, the day before Furman’s university holiday to mark Juneteenth, several Furman faculty and staff gathered on the front porch of the library to host Furman’s first campus-wide commemoration of Juneteenth. As the summer session’s only CLP event, it was attended by over 60 people on a hot summer day, with everyone pausing…
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From the Director
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Most of us are aware of the challenges caused by FAFSA, the federal form required for financial aid, which has affected every university in the country this year. Because of Furman’s uncertainty about net tuition revenue for the fall, the University is in the process of realigning our budget to be more fiscally responsible. To meet…
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Brittany Champion presents at NC Live Conference
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Brittany N. Champion, Outreach Librarian, presented at the NC Live Conference and Triad Academic Library Association (TALA). Each session supported her research interests and encouraged library personnel to incorporate holistic DEI practices in their daily work. This year’s NC Live Conference theme was the Wellness in Libraries. One of the sessions focused on the incorporation…
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Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship Recipients for 2024
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On behalf of the Southern Scholarship Committee, I am very excited to announce our 2024 Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship award winners. Before we get to our lucky recipients, some history and information about the scholarship. The Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship was established in 1985 by her husband, J. Albert Southern, and their children, Tom and…