📞 Hello? Hello, hello…? Uh, I wanted to relaya message to you… 💬 I know finals week can be a bit overwhelming, but I'm here to tell you there's nothing to worry about. Making sure you’re balancing study time, sleep time, eating well, and studying correctly are all important. You definitely want to avoid lack... Continue Reading →
What Is Azure Data Lake Analytics? A Beginner’s Guide for Data Science
If you’ve ever worked with large amounts of data—like customer logs, IoT sensor readings, or app usage data—you know how hard it can be to process and analyze everything efficiently. That’s exactly what Azure Data Lake Analytics (ADLA) was designed to help with. Think of it as a super-powered calculator in the cloud that can... Continue Reading →
Where Are They Now? Loucil Rubio
Loucil Rubio began her FSU journey with a simple passion for data. Though her major shifted several times, going from Computer Engineering to Computer Science before finally settling on Information Science. During her time at FSU Libraries, Loucil worked as a Data Analyst under the leadership of Kirsten Kinsley. This position taught her about ‘data... Continue Reading →
2025 Chop & Chomp Food Drive
Food insecurity is something that nobody should have to deal with, though it plagues families and individuals across the entire country. Unfortunately, many go hungry due to a lack of food and overall nutrition, making the need for diverse and nutritious food even more dire. To help address this issue in their respective communities, FSU... Continue Reading →
Digital Minimalism: How to Reclaim Your Time & Individuality
POV: It's 1:00 A.M. You’ve been trying to sleep since midnight, but you just can't, so you turn to your phone for comfort. It feels like you’re in an alternate dimension in which time does not exist. You shamefully catch a glimpse of the top left corner of your screen to see that now it's... Continue Reading →
GIS Day 2025
Since its inception in 1999, GIS (Geographic Information Science) Day has been a time for celebrating geographic information-based technologies. FSU Libraries has previously celebrated this annual event with displays featuring maps and books on mapmaking, as well as with hands-on activities with maps and snacks. However, for GIS Day 2025, FSU Libraries is bringing back... Continue Reading →
United Nations Day: Looking Back on 80 Years
October 24th, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. On this day in 1945, the United Nations Charter came into force as an authority on international cooperation. Following the turmoil of two world wars, nations around the globe felt the need for a centralized treaty to foster peace and advance human rights. The... Continue Reading →
Where Are They Now? Rachel Straley
Since 2022, Rachel Straley has been working as a Senior IT Data Analyst at the United Road Services. While at FSU, she worked as a Data Analyst for the Libraries while attending classes to earn her master’s degree in statistics. This position would see her analyzing data for library surveys and student body library usage,... Continue Reading →
Halloween Horror: Library Staff Picks!
With Halloween right around the corner, we asked FSU library staff members for their horror recommendations! Here are their responses: Saw, 2004, dir. James Wan (from Zane Boyle, Communications Specialist) Though the Saw movies have garnered something of an infamous reputation, they hold a special place in my heart. There is a temptation to write them... Continue Reading →
Publish With Florida State Open Publishing
Written by Angel Zheng, Intern for Digital Research and Scholarship Are you looking to start a scholarly journal? Want to find a home for a niche book project? Florida State Open Publishing (FSOP) is now accepting proposals for its 2025 publishing cycle! We accept a variety of scholarly and creative works, including monographs, edited collections,... Continue Reading →

