On June 28, 2023, the Strozier Library basement is officially reopened! Strozier Library experienced flooding in the lower level and subbasement due to an air handler coil freezing on the night of December 25, 2022. FSU Facilities worked with contractors to extract the water from the building and Libraries’ team members worked through the night... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries names new Associate Dean of Technology and Digital Scholarship
Florida State University Libraries has named Debra Hanken Kurtz as its new associate dean of technology and digital scholarship. Kurtz comes to Florida State from Arizona State University (ASU), where she served most recently in the role of Director of Data Governance. She succeeds Jean Phillips, who has retired after ten years of service as associate... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries names new Associate Dean of Research and Learning Services
FSU Libraries has named Neelam Bharti as its new Associate Dean of Research and Learning Services. She will start Feb. 3, 2023.
Juneteenth Community Events & Resources
Juneteenth, celebrates the liberation of the last enslaved people in Texas. In 2021, the United States declared June 19 a federal holiday. There will be events in Tallahassee to celebrate Juneteenth, and there are many resources for you to learn more about the significance of this holiday.
FSU Libraries Participates in Big Deal Report
FSU Libraries participated in the recently published Ithaka S+R report, “What’s the Big Deal? How Researchers Are Navigating Changes to Journal Access.”
FSU Libraries Services Updates
As FSU kicks off summer sessions, FSU Libraries continue to update resources and services available to the campus community. Check out a few notable updates!
FSU Libraries to Upgrade Catalog and Discovery Interface This Summer
In July 2021, FSU Libraries is introducing a next-generation catalog and discovery interface. This upgraded OneSearch system will optimize your ability to find and request items on our website, lib.fsu.edu. It will also provide a robust new search experience, allowing you to search across our collections and many databases from a single interface. To learn... Continue Reading →
FSU Author’s Day 2020
Every year, the FSU Libraries and the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement host FSU Author’s Day to celebrate the published accomplishments by FSU faculty and staff. This year, in lieu of a reception, we are honoring our authors digitally. “Every year since we began the FSU Authors Day celebration, people have asked ‘Why the book?’ It is... Continue Reading →
FSU First Impressions Contest
As part of the Seminole First Impressions contest, FSU Facilities encouraged students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit their ideas for campus beautification projects. We all absolutely love Strozier Library, but definitely think there is some room for improvements. These improvements would provide a better experience for the many students, faculty, staff, and community who... Continue Reading →
New FSU Libraries and GEOSET Podcast Highlights FSU Community
FSU Libraries and GEOSET are excited to announce the debut of a new podcast, Sources Cited. Season one of Sources Cited is titled "Academically Distanced." In these first six episodes, manager of GEOSET studios and podcast host Tom Cruz, interviews members of the FSU community on their experiences in academia during the time of COVID-19... Continue Reading →