During winter term exams the James B. Duke Library will stay open until 2:00 am the nights before exams and until 10:00 pm on Saturday night. The number of students studying in the library during fall term exams increased significantly over previous years, probably as a result of the library expansion project. By next fall the library's 24 hour study area will be open for late night studying. Check the library hours page for a complete schedule.

CCLC Moves to Riley Hall

The Center for Collaborative Learning and Communication has temporarily moved to Riley Hall, where it will be located until June. The move will allow renovation of the space formerly occupied by the CCLC on the ground floor of the James B. Duke Library. The CCLC will be moving back to the library when its new space is completed this summer.

Construction to be Completed this Summer

The expansion and renovation of the James B. Duke Library is scheduled for completion during summer 2004. The original library building and the main library entrance may reopen as early as June. By the beginning of fall term all library collections, services, and offices should be moved into their permanent locations. News, photos, and other information about current construction is available on the Construction Information page. Details about the finished project, including floorplans and drawings, are available on the Library Building Project page.

New Library Personnel

Christine Ferguson joined the library in August as Electronic Resources/Serials Librarian. Cris has a bachelor of arts in theatre arts from the University of Richmond and a master of science in information sciences from the University of Tennessee. Cris was formerly Serials Librarian at Mississippi State University.

DebbieLee Landi joined the library in August in the position of Special Collections Librarian and University Archivist. DebbieLee has a bachelor of arts in history from Rutgers University, a master of arts in history from the University of Mississippi, and a master of library and information studies from the University of British Columbia. DebbieLee was formerly Public Services Archivist at the University of Missouri.

Casey Hannifin also joined the library staff in August as Evening Circulation Assistant. Casey is a Furman graduate with a degree in art. Casey is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and while she was at Furman she served as secretary of the Art Students' League and art editor of the Literary and Art Magazine. She worked in the James B. Duke Library's Circulation Department for four years, so she brings extensive experience to her new position.