Greg Lewis: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus /Charles C. Mann (2006 edition). I found it to be a really engaging examination of the civilizations and likely large human populations in the Americas prior to Columbus’ arrival and I highly recommend it. Wade Worthen: The Annotated Origin: A Fascimile of the first edition . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading–Biology
Cans for library fines!
Turn fines into food: Between February 15 and 25 your can pay your library fines in canned food! Up to $20 in fines can be erased ($1 for every can). This year you can also erase PASCAL and ILL fines with cans. To check and see if you have any fines or how much you . . .Continue reading Cans for library fines!
ArtStor: New Collection
Now available: Cook’s Voyages to the South Seas (Natural History Museum, London) ARTstor has collaborated with the Natural History Museum, London to share 1,647 images of botanical and zoological illustrations associated with Captain James Cook’s expeditions to the South Pacific from 1768 – 1779. Learn more Reposted from Greffetti
Capitol Hill-arity
Who knew government documents could be so interesting? Come by the new Government Documents display in the library to see some of the astonishing witnesses who have testified to Congress over the years, and some of the unexpected subjects Congress has investigated! The display is to the left of the Reference Collection and at the . . .Continue reading Capitol Hill-arity
Circulation Dept. Restaurant Review
Recently, a group of the Library’s Circulation Department workers went on outing to try a campus eating venue that is often overlooked. Traditions Grille, located at the 9th tee of the Furman Golf Course is open 7 days a week. At left, Anna, Lindsay, Maia and Ruth are standing by the Golf Wall of Fame. . . .Continue reading Circulation Dept. Restaurant Review
What We’re Reading-WPLS
Today we asked people at Furman’s radio station, WPLS, what they’re reading. These people do not let classes get in the way of doing some reading for pleasure! Nadia Shamsedin:Carnivous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, Vol. 9)/Lemony SnicketThe grim account of the three orphaned Baudelaire children, this series is both gothic and humorous, with . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading-WPLS
NEW Annual Reviews in the Sciences
2010 Brings these new Annual Reviews titles to the Sciences:Annual Review of Condensed Matter Physics (new in 2010)Annual Review of Food Science and Technology (new in 2010)Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (new in 2010) (Reposted from Greffitti) How to use Annual Reviews: A review article is a gateway to essential primary research. They . . .Continue reading NEW Annual Reviews in the Sciences
Cinema @ the library
Whether you need to find the perfect movie clip for your presentation, boost your language skills by watching a movie in another language, or just chill with something good to watch, did you know the Furman Libraries have an extensive collection of films? Everything from documentaries to feature films are available in our media area . . .Continue reading Cinema @ the library
Two New Journals in the Music Library
The next time you have a strange thirty minutes between classes, wander over to our current print periodicals section. We have two new journals out on the display shelves – Classical Singer and Jazz Perspectives. Classical Singer is the premier magazine for classical singers. It focuses on articles about the lifestyle of being a professional . . .Continue reading Two New Journals in the Music Library
Music Library Closed for Snow and Ice
The Furman libraries are closed Saturday, January 30. We expect to be open normal hours on Sunday, January 31.