October 16th – 25th is Body Acceptance Week at FSU. We are partnering with CHAW to raise awareness about this important week, and to suggest some related books for your reading list that FSU libraries has recently added to our collection. (For other fantastic books in our collection see our booklist from last year). Body... Continue Reading →
Each year, FSU Libraries observes Banned Books Week: an annual event celebrating intellectual freedom and open access to information. According to the American Library Association (ALA), in 2023, 4,2401 different books were targeted through either a ban2 and/or challenge. Public and school libraries saw a 92% increase from 2022 in censorship attempts. Of all the... Continue Reading →
The Pop Lit collection at Strozier Library provides access to newer fiction and nonfiction leisure books and media for all students at Florida State University. Located on the main floor next to the Starbucks Lounge, it's the perfect place to have a sip and read a book! The Collection Short for Popular Literature, Pop Lit... Continue Reading →
Located at the heart of FSU's Tallahassee campus, Strozier Library's collection includes a wide variety of research materials, primarily in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, as well as popular fiction, nonfiction, and DVDs. Looking for books within Strozier Library? Use this guide to get started! More information about services, offices, study rooms & spaces,... Continue Reading →
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month! Observed each year, Pride Month is an opportunity to honor the lives and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people. While the month is almost over, FSU Libraries provides year-round access to valuable research about and by LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities. Queer theory emerged... Continue Reading →
Summer is nearly here! As temperatures rise and the days stretch longer, it's a great time to enjoy a good book accessible right from the comfort of your own device. Here's our list of 12 summer-perfect eBooks available via lib.fsu.edu!
This Finals Week, FSU Libraries are inspired by the magical world of Studio Ghibli! With themed events and displays offered throughout the next two weeks at Strozier and Dirac, there are plenty of opportunities to destress and recharge between study sessions.
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 →
