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 Continue reading Introducing Elizabeth Sanford Middleton!
Every summer, the people who work for and in the Furman Libraries enjoy a fun break on Wednesday afternoons at 3pm. They gather on the front porch, sharing snacks, laughs, and conversation. This tradition, known as “Wonderful Wednesday”, started over Continue reading Wednesdays are Wonderful All Summer Long
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 AndrewsLiving in Crisis by Ernest Hatch WilkinsThe Hidden Palace (The Continue reading What We’re Reading – June 2025
Furman University Libraries join hundreds of other libraries across the country to celebrate Rainbow Book Month™, a national celebration of authors and books that reflect the LGBTQ+ experience. No longer a place for just books, libraries are transforming lives by Continue reading Rainbow Book Month
For the third year in a row, Furman University Libraries welcomed middle school students from Beck Academy’s Creative Writing Club for a unique workshop designed to encourage and develop young writers. Organized and facilitated by Allison Diaz ’99, Instruction and Continue reading Inspiring the Next Generation of Writers: Creative Writing Workshop with Beck Academy
If you use EBSCO databases like Academic Search Premier, Business Source Ultimate, Communication Source Complete, or PsycInfo, you’ll notice some big changes! You’ll be greeted by a cleaner and more streamlined design, more intuitive filter/sort/find features, and a suite of Continue reading EBSCO Database Enhancements
May 16, 2025: Employees of the James B. Duke Library at Furman University were met with a shocking surprise on Friday morning. A doughnut topped with chocolate fudge frosting and rainbow sprinkles was propped against the outside of a window Continue reading The Case of the Mysterious Doughnut
On April 28, Furman students participated in a card sort activity to help improve the library website. The activity involved sorting 30+ common website tasks such as searching the library catalog or activating a New York Times account. The students Continue reading Students Help Improve Library Website
In loving memory of Jenny Colvin, Associate Director for Outreach Services (2006-2022) Christy AllenDust and Shadow : An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson by Lyndsay Faye Robyn AndrewsLiving in Crisis by Ernest Hatch WilkinsThe Hidden Continue reading What We’re Reading – May 2025
Congratulations to our student winners of the Ed Mug raffle! These lucky Paladins will be sipping in style: Each winner has been notified and invited to stop by the library to pick up their limited edition Bandana Advantage mug. We Continue reading Ed Mug Raffle Winners and Succulent Planting Recap
