Cheated : The UNC Scandal, the Education of Athletes, and the Future of Big-Time College Sports Written by UNC professor of history Jay Smith and UNC athletics department whistleblower Mary Willingham, Cheated exposes the fraudulent inner workings of this famous university. For decades these internal systems have allowed woefully underprepared basketball and football players to . . .Continue reading New Sports and Recreation Books
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Donate Used Books in Trone
Do you have used books you want to clean out this summer? A donation box for the Greenville Literacy’s annual book sale is in the Trone Student Center on the lower level near the post office, near the staircase. It will be available through July 29. More information below on which items are accepted and . . .Continue reading Donate Used Books in Trone
What do I read next?
Summer is in full swing, so you may be wondering “what do I read next”? If so, the online library resource Books & Authors offers title recommendations, reading lists, and more. You can search Books & Authors by title, author, genre, keyword and series. Users can also perform an “if you like…” search, awards search, and who, what, when, where . . .Continue reading What do I read next?
OUP Celebrates NPS
In honor of the US National Park Service’s Centennial year, Oxford University Press has brought together, and made freely available, some of its best online, scholarly content related to the National Park Service. http://parks.oupexplore.com/
New Travel Guides!
Brussels, Bruges, Ghent & Antwerp Budapest Czech & Slovak Republics Japan Madrid Moscow Switzerland Denmark Eyewitness Travel Scotland Vienna Italy : Top Sights, Authentic Experiences Hungary Top 10 Copenhagen Top 10 Prague
Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
The Furman University Libraries’ vision statement is “Engage. Enlighten. Empower.” In the wake of the horrific events that took place this week we have compiled a small selection of library resources for those who may be searching for information about police brutality, racial profiling, social protests, and the point of view of police officers. It . . .Continue reading Engage. Enlighten. Empower.
May X Photos
Photos from May Experience 2016 classes taught by library faculty members Jenny Colvin and Steve Richardson.
Special Collections Pop-Up Exhibit
Take a study break and check out our pop up exhibit, available today from 10:30 am -1:00 pm in the James B. Duke Library. Jeff Makala, Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, is on hand to wow you with a few items from our collection.
Happy Dins Day!
Message from the Director of Libraries, Janis M. Bandelin: While at Furman, you studied and socialized in the library. On the last day of class, you may have even indulged in a Furman tradition – frolicking in the Duke Library fountain! I encourage you to participate in Dins Day 2016! Wear your purple! Celebrate Furman! . . .Continue reading Happy Dins Day!
Southern Scholarship Recipients
The 2015 Ethel Carlisle Southern Librarian Scholarship recipients are Jessica Bitter and Joshua Greer. Both Jessica and Joshua were Music majors. Jessica, Class of ’13, has a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance. Joshua, Class of ’12, a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance. Jessica will enroll in the Masters of Library and Information Science program at the University of Denver . . .Continue reading Southern Scholarship Recipients