The James B. Duke Library serves as the main library for the University. Branch libraries include the Maxwell Music Library and the Ezell Science Reading Room . The Libraries have over 400,000 volumes, and add about 10,000 more volumes each year. The Libraries have over 1,500 journal subscriptions, and online access to hundreds more. More complete information is available on the statistics page.
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The Libraries give students access to over 100 specialized research databases as well as the library's online catalog and the Internet. Almost all online research databases can be used from any point on campus, including dorms. If you are a Furman student or faculty member, you can log into the campus network remotely to access databases from off campus following these instructions . If you are a Furman student but do not have a network login, you can access Expanded Academic ASAP and the other SearchBank databases using your Social Security number as your password. Some databases, including Alcuin , ERIC , and Medline , can be used off campus by anyone with or without a password.