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Earlier this year, Dr. Duncan McArthur (English, emeritus) gave the Furman Libraries a collection of early printing that he has spent a lifetime assembling for his own teaching and research. “The Duncan McArthur Collection of Early Newspapers, Magazines, and Periodical Essays” is rich in some of the earliest printed periodicals and is now available for . . .Continue reading Libraries Receive Gift of 17th and 18th Century Literature
The Furman University Libraries hosted the Southeast Chapter of the Music Library Association (SEMLA) for their annual meeting October 25-26, 2024. Prior to the meeting, the Libraries also hosted “Music in Libraries: Just the Basics,” an annual preconference one-day workshop on October 24th. The conference kicked off with a well-attended opening reception held in the . . .Continue reading Furman Libraries Welcome Music Librarians for Conference
Furman authors who wish to publish Open Access now have more options thanks to transformative agreements. Open Access (OA) scholarship is free, online, and has fewer rights restrictions. However, OA comes at a cost. In most cases, authors pay thousands of dollars to publishers so that their scholarship can be OA. Transformative agreements shift this . . .Continue reading Publish Open Access with Transformative Agreements
We are pleased to welcome Samantha Bailey as the new Resource Management Assistant at Furman University Libraries. Samantha’s journey into librarianship began in a part-time role. “I started as a part-time library page,” she explains, “and found during my time in that role and as a library assistant that I loved the work.” Her love . . .Continue reading Introducing Samantha!
We are excited to introduce Kristina Switzer, our new Weekend Circulation Supervisor at Furman University Libraries. Kristina brings a passion for books, learning, and helping others, which makes her a great addition to our team. In her new role, Kristina enjoys the variety of tasks and the opportunity to learn new things every day. “The . . .Continue reading Introducing Kristina!
Hundreds of new photographs showcasing Furman athletes and sports events are now available online in the Furman University Historical Images digital collection. Most of the photographs date from the late 1970s through the early 1990s, and all of the originals are part of Libraries’ Special Collections and Archives. Here are some notable photographs that were . . .Continue reading Furman Athletics Photos from the ’80s and ’90s
Recordings of recent Cothran Center Conversations on Meaning and Purpose are now online thanks to a partnership between the Cothran Center and the Libraries’ Digital Collections Center. Cothran Conversations are led by Furman staff and faculty who share their vocational stories, along with their basic beliefs and values. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are . . .Continue reading Cothran Center Conversations Now Online
Furman University Math and Computer junior Hayes Brown ’26 has made the most of the digital access to the New York Times provided by the Furman Libraries. One day, while reading the Times, Hayes came across an article in the Style section titled “What’s Left on Your Summer Bucket List? Tell Us.” The piece asked . . .Continue reading Hayes Brown: Furman Junior Featured in The New York Times, Thanks to Library Access
The largest corpus of objects of material culture from the medieval period in the West come to us as examples of textual culture: handwritten manuscripts on treated animal skin (parchment, or vellum) and, later in the 15th century, early printed books. Considering surviving textiles, household objects, and even architecture in stone, it . . .Continue reading Medieval Manuscripts: Treasures from Furman’s Collections
This year, the Furman University Libraries proudly welcomed over 20 new library student assistants, embarking on an exciting journey of learning and service. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we’ve introduced significant updates to our student assistant training program, ensuring that our team is better equipped than ever to serve our campus community. . . .Continue reading Enhancing Library Student Assistant Training: A New Era Begins