The Libraries recently completed a large-scale project to ensure unique library materials remain available thanks to a partnership with library consortium EAST. The Eastern Academic Scholars’ Trust (EAST) is a shared print initiative involving 60+ academic and research libraries in 11 states from Maine to Florida. EAST is focused on retaining unique, scarcely held, and . . .Continue reading Ensuring Access to Unique Library Materials
On behalf of the Southern Scholarship Committee, I am very excited to announce our 2024 Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship award winners. Before we get to our lucky recipients, some history and information about the scholarship. The Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship was established in 1985 by her husband, J. Albert Southern, and their children, Tom and . . .Continue reading Ethel Carlisle Southern Scholarship Recipients for 2024
As you walk into the Duke Library, you might notice a few dinosaurs. A new foyer display titled “Jurassic Tech” features a selection of old or obsolete technology. The display, created by Rick Jones and Kathie Sloan in the Digital Collections Center, provides a fun and interesting exploration of how cameras, music and audio devices, . . .Continue reading Step Back in Time to the Jurassic Park of Technology
The Digital Collections Center Homepage has a fresh new look and exciting new functionality. For the first time ever, users can search for digital collections content natively from the homepage. Simply enter a keyword or phrase that will search across all collections, or scope the search to a specific collection using the drop-down. The “Featured . . .Continue reading Digital Collections Center Website Refresh
Many of you who have been part of the Furman community for at least a few years will remember Jenny Colvin, an extraordinary librarian and human being. Yesterday marked the second anniversary of her passing. Jenny joined us as our Music Librarian in 2006 then went on to become our Associate Director for Outreach Services. . . .Continue reading What We’re Reading – In Memory of Jenny Colvin
The libraries are proud to have employed many of the recent graduates. On behalf of all of us in the libraries, congratulations! Read more about a few of these Furman alumni and their post graduation plans below. Anna Clare O’Gorman Anna Clare studied anthropology and linguistics and worked at the research assistance desk. What do . . .Continue reading Library Graduates
The Furman University Libraries have recently been featured in two local newspapers. The first article, titled “How Furman created a rare collection of 800 ‘queer zines’ – and counting“, appeared in the Post and Courier on February 14. Reporter Benjamin Simon detailed how the Special Collections and Archives curated the collection of zines. A zine . . .Continue reading Furman Libraries in the News
The James B. Duke Library hosted “Citizen Diplomacy: A Cuban Art Exhibit” from March 11th – 29th. The exhibit was held in the atrium and hosted in collaboration with Nuance Galleries.. The exhibit showcased 11 artists from Baracoa, Bayamo and Santiago, Cuba including 30+ pieces from the Rob Rowen/Clyde Hensley Collection paired with new works . . .Continue reading Duke Library Hosts Cuban Art Exhibit
In advance of Jesmyn Ward’s visit to campus on March 20, join us for a book discussion of Sing, Unburied, Sing at 12:30 on March 15 in LIB 043. Copies of the novel are available at the Library Circulation Desk (first come, first served) and an electronic version. Ward is a two time winner of . . .Continue reading Jesmyn Ward Book Discussion
James Meredith, J. Edgar Hoover, and the Integration of the University of Mississippi Many today only know Ole Miss for football. Often memories are short where sports are concerned, especially the juggernaut that is American college football in the south. But there is no denying the violent struggle that took place to integrate the . . .Continue reading BHM #29 – James Meredith, J. Edgar Hoover, and the Integration of the University of Mississippi
