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 →
Library Resources for Student Veterans
Annually on November 11th, the United States observes Veterans Day. It's a time set aside to pay tribute and express gratitude for the dedication of all military veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Initially recognized as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I, the holiday has transformed to honor veterans... Continue Reading →
13 Books to Read for Body Acceptance Week 2023
October 23 – 27, 2023 is Body Acceptance Week. We are partnering with CHAW to raise awareness about this important week, and to suggest some thought-provoking books related to this theme for your reading list! Body Acceptance week is a new initiative from the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and the goal is to promote... Continue Reading →
Libraries Abroad: A Visit to FSU London
Lindsey at the Painted Hall I hadn’t visited FSU London or any of our FSU Libraries international study centers since the pandemic. I anticipated changes, similar to those we experienced on our campus in Tallahassee. I arrived in the city after a sleepless red-eye. It was a beautiful, cool Sunday morning, and London didn’t seem... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries Celebrate Banned Books Week 2023
Banned Books Week is October 1-7, 2023! This is an annual event celebrated for more than 40 years by libraries, schools, and other institutions across the United States that promotes the freedom to read and highlights censorship attempts around the country. Banned Books Week provides an opportunity to exercise our freedoms and engage with perspectives... Continue Reading →
Experience the Wide World of FSU
You have probably heard it several times already in the last few weeks but allow me to say, “Welcome, ‘Noles!” One of our goals at FSU Libraries is to be the physical and virtual heart of the university, serving as a center of the intellectual community. In our mission to support and enhance learning, teaching,... Continue Reading →
Art in the Library: 10 questions with Companion
Anonymous artist Companion is a queer artist living with Bipolar I disorder who focuses on illustrating the fragility of the human mind and the importance of mental health treatment. Through bizarre scenes and eerie imagery, Companion depicts their disturbing memories as experienced in psychosis. Each painting presented in this exhibition acts as a physical expression... Continue Reading →
Practicing Self-Care with CHAW
This September is Self-Care Awareness Month at FSU Libraries! We're partnering with the Center for Health Advocacy & Wellness (CHAW) to discuss self-care and offer some tips for how you can get started. What is self-care and why does it matter? Self-care means prioritizing the things that support your overall wellness. Caring for yourself is... Continue Reading →
(Metaphorically) In the Trenches with 3D Tech in Tuscany
This post, by FSU Libraries' Digital Scholarship Librarian Matthew Hunter, is a repost from the Immersive Scholarship blog at https://immersivescholarship.create.fsu.edu. For more information about the work the Immersive Scholarship team is performing, or to discuss project ideas, please visit their site. For more information about the Cosa project and other Classical archaeology projects, check out... Continue Reading →
12 Books to Read After the “Barbenheimer” Double Feature
In case you’re looking for more Barbie and Oppenheimer after the premiere, we've selected 12 titles from FSU Libraries for further reading!