Academic Liaison Programs & Services Academic Liaison Programs & Services (ALPS) is a department within FSU Libraries that houses academic liaison librarians at both Strozier and Dirac Science Library. ALPS is responsible for providing academic liaison librarian services across FSU to all students and faculty, regardless of academic discipline or department affiliation. An academic liaison... Continue Reading →
On Wednesday, July 10, University Housing, University Libraries, and several other campus partners are bringing you ‘Summer @Stroz'’ on the first floor of Strozier Library. Summer @Stroz’ is an opportunity for students to learn about all the resources available to them, with tables representing the aforementioned university institutions. The event will take place from 1... Continue Reading →
Independence Day has been observed in the United States for nearly two and a half centuries, marking the signing of the the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. This foundational moment in U.S. history is often considered the root of American society's collective consciousness, promoting values of personal liberty and self-determination. When exploring the... Continue Reading →
This past semester, Special Collections & Archives new intern, Julia DeBardeleben, has undertaken a new project researching the origins of FSU’s relationship to the Miss and Junior Miss Florida Seminole Pageants. Traditionally, the winners of Miss Florida Seminole have visited FSU during homecoming in order to crown FSU Homecoming Chief and Princess. Her research relies... Continue Reading →
In honor of Dean Gale Etschmaier’s retirement, Mark and Nan Hillis have generously established a $54,000 fund to support Special Collections and Archives at FSU Libraries, with full funding anticipated within the next three years. This gift reflects their enduring dedication to preserving history and advancing the mission of FSU Libraries. Their decision to make... Continue Reading →
Following the shooting on FSU’s campus on April 17, which took the lives of two people, Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales, as well as injuring five others, the campus community created several memorials in honor of the victims. These memorials consist of various items, left behind by students, staff, faculty, and loved ones, such as... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries are delighted to announce that Katie McCormick, the Associate Dean for Special Collections and Archives, has been appointed as the interim dean of University Libraries. Her appointment went into effect on May 9, following the announcement of Dean Gale Etschmaier's retirement. Katie has served as the Associate Dean of Special Collections and Archives... Continue Reading →
After more than 30 years in academic library leadership, Gale Etschmaier will retire in June as dean of University Libraries at Florida State University. Since arriving in 2018, she has helped shape the Libraries into vibrant, modern spaces that serve the entire FSU community. Etschmaier brought experience from several universities but said FSU stood out... Continue Reading →
It's 11:00 pm, you have a research paper due tomorrow, and you are knee-deep in Google Scholar search results. You’ve found a few articles you think could be good for your paper, but you’re still on the fence about whether to include them. How do you know if they’re useful for your paper? How can... Continue Reading →
In the latest episode of the Get Data Lit! podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Matthew Christoffel , Chair of the Cybersecurity Outreach Club at Florida State University. We explored everything from his journey into computer science to the Cybersecurity Outreach Club’s mission—empowering the community with real-world cybersecurity knowledge. Matthew shared what... Continue Reading →
