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New Addition: Nautical Calculator

By eyoung

While attending the American Library Association’s Midwinter Conference in Boston, Furman’s Special Collections Librarian and Archivist, Jeff Makala, made an exciting purchase for the library.  At the Brattle Book Shop near Boston Common, on their outdoor sales tables no less, he found an 1801 nautical calculator for only $5.  This fourth edition of Goodfellow’s Merchant’s . . .Continue reading New Addition: Nautical Calculator

Lockers in the Library

By eyoung

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)

January 11, 1963

By eyoung

This morning’s blast of frigid temperatures also brought a sense of déjà vu. A Paladin newspaper article from January 11th, 1963 describes students suffering a walk to the Dining Hall through bitter cold. The article also features a photograph of Ted Willis, a professional skater with the Holiday on Ice Show, skating on the iced . . .Continue reading January 11, 1963

PHOTOS: Unplug and Recharge

By eyoung

Need a study break?  Visit the Unplug and Recharge Zone in the James B. Duke Library, lower level, Room 043.  Try out the giant bean bags, meditation cushions, write on the “Wall of Affirmations,” relieve some stress by popping bubble wrap, and relax with a coloring book. 

PHOTOS: Study Day Recharge

By eyoung

Great food and a wonderful turnout! We hope you feel recharged for exams. Many, many thanks to Dining Services, Executive Chef Ralph Macrina, and the Department of Health Sciences for partnering with the Furman Library to host this event.