Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of new books. Titles include: Under the stars : how America fell in love with camping The Jazz Palace : a novel Sleeping giants Decisive : how to make better choices in life and work Before the fall I left it on the mountain . . .Continue reading On Display: New Books!
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Private, VIP Study Room!
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 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Private, VIP Study Room!
Represent the Student Voice
The Library Student Advisory Group (LSAG) is a group of students who: give the Library feedback when we need a student perspective; serve as a focus group for discussion of library issues; bring student needs and concerns to the Library’s attention and participate in discussions on how to respond to these needs (advocating for students); help bring Library . . .Continue reading Represent the Student Voice
What is PASCAL Delivers?
If the book you need isn’t in our collection, don’t give up! A service called PASCAL Delivers enables you to borrow books from other university libraries in South Carolina. This very short video will show you how to submit your requests: Books are delivered within 3 to 5 business days by the PASCAL Delivers courier. You’ll . . .Continue reading What is PASCAL Delivers?
Borrow an iPad!
Did you know the James B. Duke Library loans iPads and Kindles to current students, faculty, and staff? The check-out period for electronic devices is 2 weeks, with a 2 week renewal if no one is on the waiting list. You can check availability and place a hold on an electronic device by visiting the Circulation . . .Continue reading Borrow an iPad!
New Hours in the Archives
A message from Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist, Jeff Makala: Yesterday we came off our reduced summer hours. Our new regular open hours for Special Collections have changed to Monday – Friday, 12:00 – 5:00, and by appointment. We were closed on Mondays in the past, so this shift allows us a more regular schedule . . .Continue reading New Hours in the Archives
Win a Private, VIP Study Room!
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 3 of their friends. Perks include: a floor to ceiling dry . . .Continue reading Win a Private, VIP Study Room!
Lockers in the Library
Did you know that the James B. Duke Library has lockers? Here’s the details: 20 lockers are located in the 24-hour study room sign up for a locker at the Circulation Desk and get your locker key lockers can be kept for 1 month (with a 2 week renewal if nobody is on the waiting list)
Summer Interim Hours
Today is the last day of Summer Session II! If you will be around between now and the first day of class, the library is open so come and see us. Summer Interim Hours August 13, Saturday 1 pm – 5 pm August 14, Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm August 15, Monday 9 am – . . .Continue reading Summer Interim Hours
On Display: Books to Film
Currently on display in the James B. Duke Library is a selection of books and their corresponding movie adaptations. Titles include: Pride and Prejudice Pride & Prejudice (DVD) Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (DVD) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (DVD) Gone with the Wind Gone with . . .Continue reading On Display: Books to Film