We had a great time seeing everyone at Homecoming! Here are a few photos in case you missed any of the fun. The library tent featured photos of our former student assistants. Library floorplans were also on display and alumni were encouraged to write their names near their favorite study area.
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Embracing the Digital Liberal Arts
The Digital Collections Center has always been committed to supporting faculty digitization projects, so it is no surprise that the Center recently began contributing its expertise to the creation of digital liberal arts projects housed in the Furman University Scholar Exchange (FUSE). The Center recently worked with Music Librarian Patricia Sasser and Furman Advantage Student . . .Continue reading Embracing the Digital Liberal Arts
Furman’s First Incunabulum
Earlier this year, we acquired our first 15th century book, or “incunabulum,” as books from the first 50 years of printing are called. It is a copy of the first illustrated edition of the Roman poet Horace, and was printed in Strasbourg in 1498 by the printer Johann Gruninger. The work has commentary by Nicolaus . . .Continue reading Furman’s First Incunabulum
Database Trial: Newspapers.com
The Furman University Library is offering a trial to Newspapers.com Library Edition. Dating from the early 1700s into the early 2000s, Newspapers.com Library Edition contains full runs and portions of runs for thousands of historical newspapers. Newspapers range from well-known regional and state titles to small local newspapers in the U.S. and other countries. Includes 42 newspapers . . .Continue reading Database Trial: Newspapers.com
CLP & Corresponding Library Resources
Syrian Refugee Crisis – CLP WHEN Wednesday, October 26, 2016, 7 – 8pm WHERE Johns Hall 101 The Syrian Refugee Crisis is one of the biggest humanitarian and refugee crises of our time, with over 4.8 million Syrian residents fleeing violence in their homeland and seeking refuge and safety elsewhere. This lecture is part of . . .Continue reading CLP & Corresponding Library Resources
Open Access Workshops: Tue & Thur
Open Access Publishing Open Access options are appearing in journals and books across disciplines. This workshop will introduce various types of Open Access, address benefits and potential drawbacks to Open Access publishing, and discuss special considerations when considering Open Access options. The new Furman University Libraries Open Access Fund will also be addressed. Where: James . . .Continue reading Open Access Workshops: Tue & Thur
Win a study room for a month!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own private study room in the library? For an entire month? To share with 3 friends?! SUCH A ROOM EXISTS! The library has created a private, VIP study room reserved for the “Scholar of the Month” and their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry erase wall . . .Continue reading Win a study room for a month!
Fall Break Hours
The James B. Duke Library will be operating under an altered schedule during Fall Break. October 15 Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm October 16 Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm October 17 Monday 9:00am-5:00pm October 18 Tuesday 9:00am-1:00am
Meet Browzine!
BrowZine is an online tool that lets you browse, read and monitor thousands of scholarly journals available through the Furman University Libraries. • Browse titles by subject to easily find journals of interest • Create a personal bookshelf of favorite journals • Be alerted when a new issue of a journal is published • Save . . .Continue reading Meet Browzine!
Database Trial: U.S. Political Stats
The U.S. elections are almost upon us. With the race to The White House heating up and 469 seats in the U.S. Congress up for election this year, now, more than ever, people need to be able to collect, analyze and interpret data covering all three branches of the United States government. Furman University Library is . . .Continue reading Database Trial: U.S. Political Stats