There will be no guest computer logins until after final exams are over on May 5. Computer use in the library is reserved for our students during this busy time. Please refer to our policy.
Library Staff are Stars!
Today is National Library Workers Day, which focuses on how libary services depend on the important work done by every library employee, especially support staff. They are are the unsung heroes upon whose help and support the library and its users rely! A break with lots of treats was held to mark NLWD and say . . .Continue reading Library Staff are Stars!
Listen Before You Engage!
On Friday, April 16, classes are cancelled at Furman in favor of Furman Engaged. Among the myriad offerings, including several musical events, is a performance of “Inuksuit” by John Luther Adams, from 1-2:30 at the Amphitheatre. (The following information is taken from the Furman Engaged! program).The work, scored for 9–99 percussionists, was co-commissioned by Furman . . .Continue reading Listen Before You Engage!
Deadlines for Ordering Interlibrary Loan Items
Classes end April 27th!! Order your interlibrary loan items now!!! 4/14/2009 – the last day to submit BOOK & other loan ILL requests. 4/23/2009 – the last day to submit ARTICLE ILL requests. The deadlines apply only to those items needed before the end of Spring term. Requests submitted after these deadlines will be addressed . . .Continue reading Deadlines for Ordering Interlibrary Loan Items
What We’re Reading–The Bookstore
They don’t just sell ’em, they read ’em, too! Debbie StegallA Heart Like His /Beth MooreHow King David rose from a common shepherd boy, slew a giant, saved a nation, was an adulterer, a murderer, yet a man after God’s own heart. Mark ThomasonJohnny U: The Life and Times of Johnny Unitas / Tom Callahan . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–The Bookstore
Library Develops New Way to Read
Dateline Duke Library — 4/1/2010 The Furman University Libraries have developed a new digital reading platform that allows the content of books and articles to be displayed on the surface of the fountain outside the library. This modern day “fountain document” reader technology boasts many novel features, including the ability to save one’s place in . . .Continue reading Library Develops New Way to Read
Easter Break Hours
April 1 Thursday 8 am – 6 pmApril 2 Friday CLOSEDApril 3 Saturday CLOSEDApril 4 Sunday CLOSEDApril 5 Monday 8 am – 1 am
Inter-Library Loan IS BACK!
Inter-Library Loan (ILL) is back up and running! You can now access articles you’ve received, and we can process your new loan requests.
Inter-Library Loans
ILLiad is temporarily down, making access to inter-library loan ordering and receiving inaccessible. We are working with our off-campus partner, OCLC, to bring the system online and will post as soon as the service becomes available. We know this is a busy time for students and faculty and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. . . .Continue reading Inter-Library Loans
Historic Health Care Legislation
Nearly 200 Government Printing Office Plant and Congressional Publishing employees were running the presses this past weekend during the health care debate, ensuring Congress had the necessary printed materials to conduct its legislative work. Read the actual House (H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act . . .Continue reading Historic Health Care Legislation