Introduction As the amount of data used by academic researchers and private businesses continues to grow, proper management of that data becomes a critical component of a well-defined data handling strategy. Generally speaking, data management can be defined as the practice of collecting, storing, and using data securely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The main goal of... Continue Reading →
On March 7, 2024, FSU Libraries will partner with the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement to celebrate the recent book and music publications of FSU faculty and staff with FSU Authors Day. This annual event showcases publications from across the disciplines, including scholarly monographs, textbooks, handbooks, edited volumes, streaming music, poetry, and novels published between January... Continue Reading →
"Why am I always being researched?" This poignant question reflects a deep-seated concern among racially, socially, economically or otherwise marginalized community members—a concern that speaks to power imbalances, privacy violations, and a lack of accountability in the realms of data and research which often extract knowledge in a way that reproduces harm. As FSU Libraries... Continue Reading →
Hello! My name is Carlos, and I am currently a junior majoring in Computer Science. My relationship with Computer Science is a very complicated one, from not liking it to loving it. Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved video games, specifically games like Minecraft because they allowed me to create things from scratch... Continue Reading →
Introduction Love Data Week is coming back to FSU in 2024! Love Data Week, or LDW, is an international event where individuals and groups are encouraged to host and participate in activities related to any and all data. It occurs every week that Valentine’s Day lands, and focuses on helping people learn about the best... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries’ Art in the Library Committee organizes visual and performing arts programming in its spaces to enrich the library as an aesthetic and academic environment. A major part of this program includes exhibiting artwork drawn from the FSU student body on a semester-long basis. Each semester, the committee interviews these student artists and shares... Continue Reading →
Don't judge these eBooks by their covers! Using only the clues below, dive into FSU Libraries' collection of fiction and nonfiction books available online through lib.fsu.edu. For more reading suggestions, visit Strozier Library and Dirac Science Library for our in-person "Blind Date" displays this February! eBook 1 Fiction Families, Haunted Houses, Mexico eBook 2 Nonfiction... Continue Reading →
Happy Spring! Start the semester with a movie or book recommended by the staff at FSU Libraries. All resources are available through FSU Libraries. Visit the Scholar Support Desk at Strozier before the end of January to peruse the in-person display and grab a brochure with our recommendations! Purple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Set... Continue Reading →
This finals week, FSU Libraries are diving into the theme of Survivor! Drawing inspiration from the enduring social strategy game with over 40 seasons, our upcoming events and resources are designed to help students tackle their academic challenges with resilience and determination. “Outwit, Outplay, and Outlast” is a famous Survivor tagline often quoted by host... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries are part of the Veterans Alliance at Florida State University. The FSU Veterans Alliance represents the university's campus-wide commitment to veteran support and success (Source). We are proud to be a part of this effort in supporting veterans. The FSU Veterans Alliance Arrowhead is located next to the Starbucks Cafe inside Strozier Library... Continue Reading →
