"Why am I always being researched?" This poignant question reflects a deep-seated concern among racially, socially, economically or otherwise marginalized community members—a concern that speaks to power imbalances, privacy violations, and a lack of accountability in the realms of data and research which often extract knowledge in a way that reproduces harm. As FSU Libraries... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
As the world continues to embrace digitalization, online learning and digital resources are becoming key aspects of the education system. This transition has brought the issue of digital equity to the forefront of our consciousness. This principle, rooted in the belief that every student should have equal access to technology, is gaining relevance in higher... Continue Reading →
This July, we're honoring Disability Pride Month at FSU Libraries with fifteen books from our collections that highlight diverse experiences of disability.
Happy Juneteenth! Explore various resources related to Juneteenth and African-American history, ranging from local events and organizations in Tallahassee to noteworthy books and movies.
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a yearly celebration that honors lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals and communities around the world.
What is family? The World Summit for Social Development defines family as “the basic unit of all society”. In modern times most would agree that family comes in many different forms, the family we are born into, the family we choose, large, small, traditional, non- traditional and beyond. However, it has not always been that... Continue Reading →
