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Located at the heart of FMU's campus, the Rogers Library is YOUR library.

09/08/2026

Meet Your Library Faculty | Kimberly Basso

As the fall semester gets underway, we’d like to reintroduce Kimberly Basso, Reference Librarian and Library Instruction Coordinator at the James A. Rogers Library!

In her role as Library Instruction Coordinator, Kimberly helps connect FMU students and faculty with the library resources, research tools, and skills they need for academic success. She also works with faculty to coordinate library instruction sessions that help students become more confident researchers and library users.

Whether you’re learning your way around the library, beginning a research assignment, or looking to strengthen your research skills, Kimberly and the Rogers Library team are here to help!

👋 Be sure to say hello when you see Kimberly in the library!

09/07/2026

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Jessica Sistrunk, our new Library Administrative Assistant, to the Rogers Library team!

Jessica is a proud Francis Marion University alumna with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts (Performance Track). She previously worked in FMU’s Cashier’s Office and brings strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills to her new role. Jessica enjoys working with diverse populations and takes pride in creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere—qualities that make her a wonderful addition to Rogers Library. Welcome to the team, Jessica! We’re excited to have you! ❤️💙

09/03/2026

Paid Internship Opportunity at Rogers Library! Interested in history, archives, libraries, museums, or public history? Rogers Library is currently accepting applications for a PEAK-funded internship in the Arundel Room Archives and Special Collections!

This is a great opportunity for FMU students to gain hands-on experience working with historical collections while learning more about archival practices, preservation, research, digitization, exhibits, and outreach.

📅 Application Deadline: September 18, 2026

Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply!
Questions? Contact [email protected].

Please share with an FMU student who might be interested! ❤️💙

09/03/2026

In recognition of the 250th birthday of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a new exhibit at the James A. Rogers Library highlights the important and complex roles African Americans played during the American Revolutionary War.

African Americans participated in the war by the thousands, fighting on the side of both the British and the Patriots as enslaved people and freemen. Many took up arms with the promise of freedom after the war—a promise that, unfortunately, was often not kept.

The exhibit also recognizes those who contributed in other ways, including Phillis Wheatley, who fought with the power of her pen, and Crispus Attucks, a former slave and one of the first casualties of the American Revolution.

Visit the AAC display case at Rogers Library to learn more about the African Americans whose experiences and contributions are an important part of the story of the American Revolution.

Exhibit created by Bernadette J. Johnson, Reference Librarian – Government Information Coordinator & Associate Professor

09/01/2026

Blind Date with a Book! ❤️📖

Stop by the library this week and check out a book from our “Blind Date with a Book” display!

The titles are covered up, but there is a short description that lets you know what type of book is inside. You’ll need your FMU ID to check out a book, and you get to keep the sticker, bookmark, and I Spy included with it!

We encourage everyone to take a chance and read a book they might not have picked up otherwise. You never know—you might discover a new favorite!

Display created by Kimberly Basso, Reference Librarian & Library Instruction Coordinator.

08/28/2026

💙Years of Service. Years of Friendship. One Shared Milestone.❤️

What a difference 10 years makes! For this , we’re celebrating a journey that reflects not only professional growth, but years of friendship and shared experiences.

The James A. Rogers Library proudly congratulates Ms. Faith Keller, Head of Reference; Mr. Steven Sims-Brewton, Head of Access Services; and Dean of the Library, Ms. Demetra Walker on their promotion to the rank of Professor at Francis Marion University!

Ten years between these photos represents years of service, collaboration, growth, laughter, and friendship, along with a shared commitment to Rogers Library, our students, faculty, and the FMU community.

From then to now, they have grown together as colleagues and friends, making the achievement of Professor rank together an especially meaningful milestone.

Here’s to the years behind them, the memories made along the way, and many more years of friendship and service ahead. Congratulations, Professors Keller, Sims-Brewton, and Walker! 🎉📚

08/27/2026

Fall Semester is in Full Swing at Rogers Library!

Now that the semester is underway, here’s a friendly reminder that the James A. Rogers Library is here to support you throughout the semester!

Whether you need help with research, finding sources, using library databases, locating materials, studying, printing, or simply finding a welcoming place to get some work done, our library faculty, staff, and student assistants are here to help.

🕐 Fall Library Hours
Sunday: 2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

🔎 Reference Desk
Sunday–Thursday until 9:00 p.m.

Stop by, ask questions, find your study spot, and get to know your library. Rogers Library is here to help you have a successful semester! 📖💻

08/27/2026

Celebrating 20 Years of Service!

The James A. Rogers Library proudly congratulates Nathan Flowers, Head of Systems Librarian and Professor, on receiving his 20 Years of Service Award with the State of South Carolina and Francis Marion University! 💙❤️

A familiar face to many across FMU, Nathan is known for building connections with faculty, welcoming new faculty to campus, and helping them become familiar with both library and campus resources. He is equally committed to assisting our students and supporting the FMU community wherever he can.

Please join us in congratulating Nathan and thanking him for 20 years of dedicated service to FMU and Rogers Library! 👏🎉

08/25/2026

In celebration of the 175th anniversary of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick, a new exhibit at Rogers Library highlights several in-house copies from the early to mid-20th century, when Moby-Dick was elevated to celebrity status by academic and pleasure readers alike.

Originally published in 1851, Moby-Dick struggled to garner favorable reception and would not be regarded as the popular novel it is today until the 1920s, long after Melville’s death in 1891. Its publication history shares a meaningful message: initial “failure” does not always represent the value of the work.

The exhibit also includes illustrated editions and variants, along with digital titles that highlight the convenience of the library’s eBooks and demonstrate how modern authors have applied new lenses of research to this classic piece of American literature.

Exhibit created by Elizabeth Henry, Library Technical Assistant - Reference
Stop by Rogers Library to view the exhibit!

08/25/2026

Welcome back, Patriots! 💙❤️

As we begin a new academic year, we’re excited to welcome both new and returning students to campus. As you begin making memories of your own, remember that your experiences at Francis Marion become part of the history and legacy of our university.

In honor of those who helped shape that history before us, we’re taking a look back at Move-In Day during the early years of our campus through these photos from the James A. Rogers Library Archives & Special Collections.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead and all the memories you’ll make along the way!

From the Archives & Special Collections📚📸
Catherine Baker, Reference Librarian & Archivist

Address

4822 E. Palmetto Street
Florence, SC
29506

Telephone

+18436611300

Website

http://www.fmarion.edu/library

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