Duke Medical Center Library & Archives News Tag: space

We have many spaces to sit and work in the library! We recently highlighted the Richmond House Room as a spot for library time travel and today we want to share some more information about another place in the library that might make you feel as you have traveled back in time! In the stairwell landing between levels 2 and 3 of the library is an interesting two-sided desk that has a long history at Duke.

Before it came to Duke, it was the property of the Reverend Henry Montagu Butler, D.D., headmaster of Harrow School (1859-1885), dean of Gloucester (1885-1886); master of Trinity College, Cambridge (1886-1918); and vice chancellor of Cambridge University (1889-1890). He used this desk at Harrow and later in his…

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Did you know that the Medical Center Library has a garden? As the weather gets warmer, we welcome you to our visit our terrace on the north side of Seeley Mudd building facing the Duke Hospital to explore the garden. 

 
Susan Carlton Smith Cavanagh, former Assistant Curator of the Trent Collection and a botanical illustrator, was the first to suggest a medical garden for the library. In 1976, she and the Curator of the Trent Collection, G.S.T. Cavanagh, established the initial plantings on the Mudd building's northwest terrace. To the right, they are pictured in the garden circa 1978. They created an initial guide to the…

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A lactation room is now available in the Medical Center Library! This dedicated space provides a clean, secure, and user-friendly environment for nursing parents who need to pump or nurse during their time on campus. The room is equipped with comfortable seating, electrical outlets, and privacy features; users must bring their own pumps. This initiative aligns with the library’s commitment to supporting the health and well-being of the Duke community.

The lactation room is 104B Seeley Mudd building. This is Level 1 of the library, located near the computer classroom. 

To register for lactation room use, follow these steps:

1. Set up your DukeCard ID for access: Submit the access form at least 10 days in advance to have your DukeCard ID programmed…

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Museum of Durham History Presents E is for ESP   
On Display  
February 18th- March 18th   
Duke University Medical Center Library, Level 3

The Medical Center Library & Archives is happy to host another traveling exhibit from the Museum of Durham History (MoDH). As part of continuing programming for their current exhibit, 100 Year of Duke: Names to Remember, the MoDH developed a traveling version of E is for ESP. Originally part of the Durham A-Z series, this exhibit explores the legacy of JB and Louisa Rhine, and the Duke Parapsychology Department in the 20th century. Keep an eye out for the next location! 

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Our library offers a variety of spaces to suit every patron's needs. We are all about making our library a versatile, welcoming environment, and we hope you find a study spot that is suited for your needs. If you don't find what you are looking for, please let us know! 

Need Solitude?

For those seeking solitude and focus, our quiet study rooms provide the perfect retreat, equipped with white boards for those intense study sessions. 

Want to Collaborate?

If collaboration and conversation are more your style, our open seating areas encourage creative teamwork. You…

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