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 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 →
Alternative Textbook Grants
The Alternative Textbook Grant program caters to main FSU campus instructors as it addresses the rising cost of college textbooks.
FSU observes Open Access Week 2020 and celebrates a year of action
Happy Open Access Week! Open Access Week (Oct. 19 -25, 2020) is a time to celebrate open access, raise awareness and observe the work done to support OA year-round. The core principle of open access is that all published scholarship and research should be accessible to the general public. Those new to open access can... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries Reopens Locations for Fall Semester
FSU Libraries is excited to open its doors to students and faculty for the fall semester. Visit https://www.lib.fsu.edu/hours for our fall semester hours. In order to provide our campus community with a safe experience, we’ve made a few changes. Below is a brief overview of what to expect when you visit. This video shows how... Continue Reading →
Trust Students, Suspect Algorithms
A Deep Dive into the Dubious Claims of Online Test Proctoring By Adam Beauchamp When universities across the United States reacted to the coronavirus pandemic by shifting to remote instruction last spring, many of us quickly adopted new technologies to keep our courses running. Now, as we prepare for another semester of remote instruction, we... Continue Reading →
Virtual Backgrounds Capture FSU’s Spirit
Do you miss being on FSU's campus as much as we do? FSU Libraries has created virtual backgrounds on Zoom featuring scenes from Strozier and Dirac Libraries. We also took a trip to the online Heritage and University Archives to create some throwback backgrounds. Here are a few highlights: Heritage Museum Strozier Library, 1956-65http://purl.flvc.org/fsu/fd/FSU_HPUA2016003_B48_F1_I02 Bobby... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries Service Updates
FSU Libraries continues to make updates to services we are currently providing to the FSU community. For the most up to date information on all services and resources, visit https://www.lib.fsu.edu/news/covid-19. Newest updates to Libraries services: Curbside Pick-Up Starting Tuesday, May 26, FSU Libraries are offering curbside pick-up of library materials in the Strozier and Dirac... Continue Reading →
Library Tutoring is on Zoom
The Strozier Library Learning District late-night tutoring has moved online. Due to the recent closure of the FSU campus, we’re now on Zoom!
Supporting Students Through Open and Affordable Course Materials
As we move forward to the semester ahead of fully online classes and the educational community responds to COVID-19, you may be receiving emails from vendors offering limited-time free access to their tools and platforms. We encourage instructors to explore open textbook or library-licensed e-book textbook alternatives during this transition to online teaching, which are... Continue Reading →
