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Celebrate Poetry Month at the Library!
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April is Poetry Month, and there’s no better place to celebrate the power of words than at with the Furman University Libraries. Whether you’re new to verse or a longtime poetry lover, we invite you to explore creativity in fresh ways. This month, our libraries are brimming with hands-on activities, inspiring displays, and opportunities for…
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Fictional Librarian Showdown
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It’s March Madness season—but at the James B. Duke Library, we’re putting our own literary twist on the bracket frenzy with a new passive event: Fictional Librarian Showdown! Sixteen legendary librarians from across books, movies, TV shows, and comics are going head-to-head in a bracket-style tournament. From spell-casting scholars to ghostly guardians of knowledge, these…
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Meet Our Newest Librarians: Get to Know Lauren Lundy and Daniel Fernandez!
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Furman University Libraries is excited to welcome two fantastic new team members: Lauren Lundy and Daniel Fernandez! Each brings their own unique background, passion for helping students, and love for learning to our community. Want to learn more about them? Check out their stories! Meet Lauren Lundy, Instruction & Research LibrarianLauren’s journey from opera to…
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What We’re Reading – March 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenThe Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleAlive Together: New and Selected Poems by Lisel Mueller Robyn AndrewsYou Look Like a Thing and I Love You: How Artificial Intelligence Works and Why It’s Making the World a Weirder Place by…
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Introducing Daniel Fernandez
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We’re excited to welcome Daniel Fernandez, one of our newest employees at Furman University Libraries! Daniel brings a passion for helping students and a wealth of experience from his background in education. When asked what he enjoys most about his new role, Daniel shared, “The people I work with are incredibly helpful and personable. Helping…
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Discover Library Resources: Employee Professional Development Sessions
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Are you making the most of the resources available to you through Furman University Libraries? Whether you’re looking for books to read for pleasure or want to stay up to date with the latest news publications, we have two upcoming sessions designed to help you unlock the full potential of our library collections. Shelf Secrets:…
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From the Director
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The Furman Libraries have 436,707 print books in our collection (at last count). Even with all of those titles, sometimes a member of our University community needs a research resource that we don’t have. Under those circumstances we look first to our South Carolina academic library partners. Over 25 years ago Furman was instrumental in…
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Help us Improve the Library Website!
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We are in the process of assessing our website to make it easier to find information and to streamline your ability to complete important tasks. The project team includes librarians Christy Allen, Jean Thrift, and Scott Salzman. Our initial focus is on improving navigation. If you would like to share your thoughts about the library…
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University Reads: A New Shelf Showcases Furman Authors
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We’re thrilled to announce the unveiling of a new dedicated shelf in the James B. Duke Library – a celebration of the remarkable literary contributions of our university community! This special collection showcases the diverse range of printed monographs authored, edited, or translated by our talented faculty, staff, administrators, and students. This new shelf is…
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Welcoming Lauren Lundy: Furman University Libraries’ New Instruction & Research Librarian
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We are thrilled to introduce Lauren Lundy, our new Instruction & Research Librarian at Furman University Libraries. Lauren brings a passion for teaching, research, and advocacy, and she is eager to support students on their academic journeys. Lauren describes her role simply: “My job is to get my students to pass. I’m a resource for…