Since the fall of 2010, Information Technology Services (ITS) has been monitoring printing at Furman. During the past year, over 3.3 million pages have been printed in the computer labs. Beginning January 3rd, ITS instituted a new print management system for all computer labs. Here’s what you need to know: The new system will . . .Continue reading Print Less @ Furman
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Print Less @ Furman
Since the fall of 2010, Information Technology Services (ITS) has been monitoring printing at Furman. During the past year, over 3.3 million pages have been printed in the computer labs. Beginning January 3rd, ITS is instituting a new print management system for all computer labs. Here’s what you need to know: The new system . . .Continue reading Print Less @ Furman
Nickens Poetry Fellowship
The South Carolina Academy of Authors announces the 4th annual Carrie McCray Nickens Fellowship in poetry. Awarded annually in April in the amount of $1000.00 Submission Guidelines: Applicants must be full-time South Carolina residents. All entries must be typed on 8×11 paper. There is no restriction to form or content. Postmark Deadline: December 1, 2012 Manuscripts . . .Continue reading Nickens Poetry Fellowship
What is the StudioLab?
The StudioLab is a writing and multimedia center located on the bottom floor of the James B. Duke Library. As part of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the StudioLab assists students, faculty, and staff with writing and multimedia projects. The StudioLab is staffed by student consultants who can help with various academic projects. You can bring . . .Continue reading What is the StudioLab?
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I Write Like
Have you ever wondered which famous author you write like? Now you can find out! I Write Like is a site that analyzes your writing by looking at keywords, vocabulary, and style. Just insert a few paragraphs of your writing and the site returns the name of a popular author which your work most closely resembles. Keep in mind, it . . .Continue reading I Write Like
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Shhhhhhh!
From the Chronicle of Higher Education… At Libraries, Quiet Makes a Comeback By Jennifer Howard The buzzing of smartphones, the clacking of computer keys, the chatter of study groups: Academic libraries aren’t the quiet temples to scholarship they used to be. Personal portable technology takes some of the blame. So does the current pedagogical emphasis . . .Continue reading Shhhhhhh!
Book People Unite
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is the nation’s largest nonprofit children’s literacy organization. RIF prepares and motivates children to read by delivering free books and literacy resources to those children and families who need them most. Check out their new PSA featuring some of the most beloved literary characters.
On Your Next Visit
On your next visit to the James B. Duke Library, make sure you stop by the Government Documents Collection to see the new display commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812. How much do you know about the War of 1812? Come see the display and test your knowledge with the War of 1812 . . .Continue reading On Your Next Visit