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LibGuides at Furman University (libguides.furman.edu) is the library portal for Furman University's Libraries. It serves as the main entry point for library services and resources, including borrowing, database access, research help, and space reservations. It is primarily designed for Furman students, faculty, and staff, though visitors can also use it to explore library offerings and contact information.
Who Runs It and What It Covers
The site is maintained by Furman University Libraries, located at 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613. The homepage is titled "Libraries Home Page: Home" and organizes content into several core areas.
Main Service Categories
| Category | What You'll Find |
|---|---|
| Borrow & Request | Checkouts, renewals, borrowing from other libraries, digitization services, purchase requests |
| Find Resources | Books, articles, course reserves, databases, digitized Furman collections, Furman scholarship, article full-text access |
| Research Help | Citing sources, copyright guidance, evaluating sources, finding recent sources, subject librarians, RefWorks |
| Our Spaces | Café and study lounge, floor plans, Maxwell Music Library, printers and computers, reserve rooms, Sanders Science Library, Special Collections & Archives |
| About Us | Library contacts, employment, news, personnel, visiting information |
Key Features on the Homepage
The homepage provides quick-access links to frequently used tools:
- Databases – Search the library's database collection
- Journals – Locate specific journals
- EBSCO Articles – Search across EBSCO article content
- Find your librarian – Connect with a subject specialist
- Find a study room – Reserve a group study space
- Print in the libraries – Access printing services
- Activate news resources – Enable access to news databases
Guides by Course, Subject, and Topic
Beyond the homepage, the LibGuides platform hosts research guides organized by course, subject, and topic. These guides are curated by librarians to help users navigate resources for specific disciplines or assignments. You can browse them through the "Guides by Course, Subject, Topic" link in the main navigation.
Who Should Use This Site
- Furman students – Access course reserves, book study rooms, get research help, and find subject-specific guides
- Furman faculty – Request purchases, place items on reserve, connect with subject librarians, and share research through Furman Scholarship
- Visitors – Explore Special Collections & Archives, check library hours, and find contact information
Practical Notes
The site includes a "Donate" option in the main menu, indicating the library accepts donations. A "Request Purchases" link under Borrow & Request suggests users can ask the library to acquire materials. The site was last updated September 29, 2026, and is built on the LibGuides platform (Springshare), as indicated by the "Login to LibApps" footer link.
For direct assistance, the library phone number is 864.294.2190. The site also links to accessibility information and the university's main homepage.