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FSU Libraries Newsletter: LIBNEWS volume 1
Art in the Library: The Artists of FSU Libraries II
The Florida State University Libraries Art in the Library program centers on bringing art from the FSU student body into our library spaces, celebrating the artistic and research endeavors of our local creative community. The exhibition series The Artists of FSU Libraries expands that mission by highlighting the creative practices of those who work within the libraries themselves. Now in... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries in London
Traveling to the 2026 LILAC (Information Literacy) Conference hosted by the University of Sheffield provided an excellent opportunity for a visit to the FSU London campus. Last month, Liz Dunne, who serves as the Head of Teaching, Learning, and Engagement, and Michael Pritchard, our Distance Library Services Specialist, spent a full day at the Study Centre to connect with international colleagues and students... Continue Reading →
Celebrating FSU Authors Day 2026
On April 9, 2026, FSU Libraries will partner with the Office of Faculty Development and Advancement to celebrate the recent book and music publications of FSU faculty and staff with FSU Authors Day. This annual event showcases publications from across the disciplines, including scholarly monographs, textbooks, handbooks, edited volumes, streaming music, poetry, and novels published between January... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries: Q&A With Dean Cooper
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 →
Publish With Florida State Open Publishing
Written by Angel Zheng, Intern for Digital Research and Scholarship Are you looking to start a scholarly journal? Want to find a home for a niche book project? Florida State Open Publishing (FSOP) is now accepting proposals for its 2025 publishing cycle! We accept a variety of scholarly and creative works, including monographs, edited collections,... Continue Reading →
WCTV Interviews Rory Grennan on Jim Morrison Collection
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 →
Department Introduction: Academic Liaison Programs & Services (ALPS)
Academic Liaison Programs & Services Academic Liaison Programs & Services (ALPS) is a department within FSU Libraries that houses academic liaison librarians at both Strozier and Dirac Science Library. ALPS is responsible for providing academic liaison librarian services across FSU to all students and faculty, regardless of academic discipline or department affiliation. An academic liaison... Continue Reading →
Interim Dean of University Libraries: Katie McCormick
FSU Libraries are delighted to announce that Katie McCormick, the Associate Dean for Special Collections and Archives, has been appointed as the interim dean of University Libraries. Her appointment went into effect on May 9, following the announcement of Dean Gale Etschmaier's retirement. Katie has served as the Associate Dean of Special Collections and Archives... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Dean Gale Etschmaier’s Legacy
After more than 30 years in academic library leadership, Gale Etschmaier will retire in June as dean of University Libraries at Florida State University. Since arriving in 2018, she has helped shape the Libraries into vibrant, modern spaces that serve the entire FSU community. Etschmaier brought experience from several universities but said FSU stood out... Continue Reading →
