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Digital Collections Website Unavailable
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Don’t tear your hair out! Our Digital Collections website is currently unavailable as we migrate our software from CONTENTdm to TIND DA. We anticipate the collections being available by Friday, November 7th. Furman University’s digital collections contain nearly 250K items, including historical photographs, audio recordings of concerts and recitals, University publications, manuscripts, and rare books.…
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Furman Library Staff Awarded at SCLA!
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This week the South Carolina Library Association convened for its 110th convention at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Furman University was well-represented with both presenters (check back later for more info on that!) and award recipients. Robyn Andrews (she/her) was awarded the 2025 Outstanding Support Staff Member Award for her work both as our Coordinator…
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Homecoming 2025
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From study sessions to lifelong friendships, the Duke Library has always been part of the Furman story, and we can’t wait to celebrate that connection with you this Homecoming. Join us on Saturday, October 25, from 11 AM – 2 PM on the Furman Mall, where we’ll be sharing a tent with our friends at…
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What We’re Reading – October 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenGo Set a Watchman by Harper LeeThe Hobbit: an Illustrated Edition of the Fantasy Classic by J.R.R. Tolkien. Adapted by Chuck Nixon. Illustrated by David WenzelDevotions: the Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver Robyn AndrewsThe Toymakers by Robert DinsdaleThe Courage to…
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What We’re Reading – September 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenThe Moor: A Mary Russell Novel by Laurie R. KingA Witch Awakens: A Fire Circle Mystery by Ellis ElliotTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Robyn AndrewsDirty Truths: Reflections on Politics, Media, Ideology, Conspiracy, Ethnic Life and Class Power by Michael ParentiPrisons…
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Introducing Micah Wingard
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Among the most exciting changes coming to James B Duke Library this summer is the addition of our new departmental coordinator, Micah Wingard. Micah has a Bachelor’s in English from USC and a Master’s of Communication from Liberty University. She commented saying “My professional background is an equal blend of librarianship, communication, and higher education.…
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What We’re Reading – August 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenHis Last Bow by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleA Monstrous Regiment of Women: A Mary Russell Novel by Laurie R. KingThe Casebook of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleMy Friend the Murderer by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleA Letter of Mary: A Mary…
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Introducing ProQuest EBook Central App
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The Furman Community will no longer have to download a separate Adobe digital editions reader to access our EBook subscriptions. Everything is available and more accessible than ever on our new EBook Central App! Read below for step-by-step instructions on how to install the new app and, as always, reach out to a friendly librarian…
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What We’re Reading – July 2025
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In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenThe Return of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan DoyleThe Valley of Fear by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Robyn AndrewsChoosing Civility: The Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct by P.M. ForniJust A Job?: Communication, Ethics & Professional Life by George CheneyA Month in the Country…
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Introducing Elizabeth Sanford Middleton!
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Say hello to a new, yet perhaps familiar face, our new business librarian, Elizabeth Sanford Middleton. Elizabeth previously worked at the library as our weekend circulation supervisor while receiving a Master’s of Arts in Teaching from Furman during the 2022-2023 school year. When asked how she would describe her role in the library, Elizabeth said:…