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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
If you are interested in searching through the records of South Carolina Baptist Churches, you might want to check out The South Carolina Baptist Historical Collection at Furman University’s James B. Duke Library. This expansive collection documents individuals, churches, and associations in South Carolina Baptist history from as far back as the early 1700s. Currently, . . .Continue reading S.C. Baptist Church Records Now Online!
Starting Thursday, February 1st, 2024, Furman students and employees will be required to swipe their Furman ID cards to enter the Duke Library after 7pm. Library hours remain the same. This change was made to increase the safety of Furman students and library employees, while also complying with University building access guidelines. Learn more about . . .Continue reading Swipe to Enter the Libraries after 7pm
Do you love to read YA books? The Furman Libraries now offers a Young Adult (YA) Books Collection in the Duke Library. For the first time ever, the YA books are grouped into a single browsing collection, allowing users to easily explore popular titles and series. The idea for the collection came from Riley Draper . . .Continue reading Explore Our YA Books Collection!
Furman University Libraries’ Archivist Dr. Nashieli Marcano has completed work on a digital exhibition related to the university’s connection with slavery. This exhibition is designed to serve as the digital equivalent of a physical exhibition that was curated by Dr. Jeff Makala and Dr. Stephen O’Neill and displayed in 2018. That exhibit included artifacts . . .Continue reading Furman’s Legacy of Slavery Digital Exhibition
The Furman Libraries provide Furman students, faculty and staff with access to The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. You will find directions to create individual accounts at this url: https://libguides.furman.edu/access-news. Don’t get stuck behind the paywalls. Create your accounts today! Please keep in mind that these accounts allow for . . .Continue reading Stay On Top of the News!
Furman Libraries now offers access to the test preparation database Mometrix eLibrary. Mometrix eLibrary is a cloud-based web application that allows you to access a database of test preparation materials including study guides, flashcards, and practice questions. There are study materials for over 1,800 different exams including teacher certifications, nursing, and medical professional exams, graduate . . .Continue reading LSAT, GMAT, GRE on the Horizon? Try Mometrix!
On April 14, there was a grand opening of Furman’s first Little Free Library. The effort to create the Library on campus was led by student Savannah Steet. A Little Free Library is a free book exchange where visitors are encouraged to “take a book, leave a book.” Some of the books for the Little . . .Continue reading Visit Furman’s Little Free Library
Where did you like to study when you were at Furman? Current and former students tell us that one of their favorite study spots is the front porch of the Duke Library. They recount memories of gathering with classmates or professors to work on a project, read a book, or cram before a final exam. . . .Continue reading Donate Now for New Porch Furniture!
The Limping Lady – Women’s History Month Written by Robyn Andrews We officially introduced the Americans and the Holocaust exhibit to the Duke Library atrium for the next month. It’s quite an exhibit and covers many aspects of America during the years of the Holocaust. One of the subjects is Hollywood! Yes, something that doesn’t . . .Continue reading The Limping Lady – Women’s History Month
