Get to know the new Dean of FSU Libraries with this exclusive Q&A! Q: What is your favorite place in all of Tallahassee? A: My favorite place in Tallahassee is anywhere I can walk among the southern live oak trees and enjoy the North Florida landscape. One of the best parting gifts I received from... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Sila Lott currently works as the Director of Library Services and Adjunct Professor at Tallahassee State College. She began as a student employee at FSU Libraries, cycling through several positions and titles such as Library Scout, Reference Librarian Assistant, Collections Access Associate, and Peer Leader. Having finished her initial major in English in two years,... Continue Reading →
Alice Pearman is a former FSU graduate student and Libraries Assistant. She left in 2011 for her first professional librarian position at Southern New Hampshire University where she led a project building an institutional repository. Following this, Pearman worked at the Boston Athenaeum and then YBP before finding herself at Plymouth State where she worked... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries’ own Director of Archives & Manuscripts and “well-rounded Doors fan,” Rory Grennan, sat down with WCTV’s Zak Dahlheimer for an interview regarding FSU Libraries’ Jim Morrison collection. Morrison, a music legend, famous for being the frontman of The Doors, attended FSU from 1962 to 1963. Though he did not graduate from FSU, he... Continue Reading →
Nataly Blas received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees here at FSU, in Public Relations and Library Science respectively. Finishing her graduate program in 2012, Nataly moved on to the University of North Carolina, serving as the Diversity Resident Librarian. During the interview process, UNC spoke highly of the various projects she had completed during... Continue Reading →
Jake Tompkins graduated from FSU with a Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science in 2018. During his time at FSU, he worked at the Libraries in Assessment as a Student Data Analyst. His time at the Libraries marked the first research project he had spearheaded himself and gave him valuable experience and confidence, which would aid... Continue Reading →
