The Library Catalog requires an immediate upgrade to fix an error on the system’s back-end. To initiate this fix, the Library Catalog must be taken off-line for 10-30 minutes today. Starting at 1pm EST, the Library Catalog will be unavailable while the upgrade occurs. Access to the Library Catalog will be restored no later than . . .Continue reading Library Catalog Unavailable at 1pm Today
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FitDesk Feedback
Have you used the FitDesks in the library for studying yet? If so we want to know what you think. Do you like them? Should we change the location? Should we get more? Any comments? Please take our brief survey. You will be entered to win a prize and you’ll help the library to know . . .Continue reading FitDesk Feedback
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Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Furman University Libraries will have modified hours of operation during the Thanksgiving holiday.
James B. Duke Library Closed
Due to a water line break, the James B. Duke Library closed on November 4th at 5pm. There is no water available in the building, so all areas of the James B. Duke Library including the 24 hour study room are closed for all users. The water may be unavailable through Wednesday, November 5th and . . .Continue reading James B. Duke Library Closed
Announcing Official Quiet Zones
You spoke and we listened. We have declared official quiet zones in the James B. Duke Library, effective year-round. These encompass all areas shaded in pink below. These Quiet Zones are designed to be self-policing and student-enforced. Feel free to shush your neighbor if you are in a Quiet Zone!
Midterm Exam Hours
To help you get through Midterms, the James B. Duke Library has extended its hours. October 8 Wednesday 8:00am – 2:00am October 9 Thursday 8:00am – 2:00am October 10 Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm
Nominate a Recording
The Preservation Act of 2000 requires the Librarian of Congress to select 25 recordings annually that are “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” and are at least 10 years old. The selections for the 2013 National Recording Registry brings the total number of recordings on the registry to 400, a small part of the Library’s vast . . .Continue reading Nominate a Recording
Paladin Mascot Rides a FitDesk
The Paladin mascot stopped by the library today to use a FitDesk! Four FitDesks are located on the main floor of the James B. Duke Library. Two additional FitDesks can be found in the Sanders Science Library. Studies have shown that increased blood and oxygen flow to the brain from exercise promotes the production of new cells . . .Continue reading Paladin Mascot Rides a FitDesk