FSU College of Music Debuts New Global Map with Help from FSU Libraries
Florida State University’s College of Music has launched a new interactive webpage showcasing the global reach of its students and faculty.
The webpage uses an interactive map to highlight College of Music activities around the world and illustrate how international experiences are shaping teaching, research and performance at FSU.
Sarah Eyerly, associate dean for research and faculty development, and Greg Jones, associate dean for artistic planning, led the creation of the webpage in collaboration with Jeremy Katz, a research impact librarian, and Krista Rockne, research impact assistant with FSU Libraries.
This project is part of a broader initiative by FSU Libraries to partner with academic departments across campus. By providing advanced digital scholarship, spatial mapping, and data infrastructure support, the library helps faculty showcase research impact and community engagement that traditional metrics often overlook
Learn more about this project here!
FSU Libraries: Data Visualization Contest 2027
Florida State University Libraries is now accepting submissions for the 2027 Data Visualization Contest, a yearly competition intended to showcase students’ creative work with data. The final day for submissions will be January 11, 2027. The awards and prizes for the top three winners will be given out during Love Data Week. This year’s theme is “Love Data: Handle with Care.” The sponsor, Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), defines this theme as “[Using] research data for the benefit of the community and not just ourselves.”
The first ever FSU Data Visualization Contest launched in Fall 2025 with ten submissions. For graduate students, Stephen Liwur won with his visualization on Smoking and Coronary Heart Disease. Alexis Staveski, Juanse Gutierrez, and Julia Lobodszinski won first place with their undergraduate submission FloridaOpenGov. A reception was held during Love Data Week in February 2026. All previous submissions can be viewed at https://datavizcontest.create.fsu.edu.
Learn more about the Data Visualization Contest on the FSU Libraries Blog!
FSU Libraries 2026 Employee Recognition
Every year, FSU Libraries acknowledges and awards the hard work of its faculty and staff. These awards celebrate career milestones, promotions, and years spent at the Libraries. Chiefly among these are the Julia Zimmerman Award, given to a staff member who exemplifies the values of collegiality, trust, teamwork, inclusion, innovation and service and the Fred L. Standley Award, given to a faculty librarian in honor of their outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the Libraries
FSU Libraries congratulates all its award recipients this year and thanks them all for their excellent work!
Read more about the awards here!
Projects Made Possible by Mini Grants: The Student Data Collective
Dr. Kirsten Kinsley received a Mini Grant to help fund The Student Data Collective, a peer-driven community of practice where undergraduate and graduate students from across disciplines come together to build applied skills in data analytics, visualization, and working with real-world data.
On campus, the SDC serves as a bridge between coursework and applied data work. Students can work with real data, building portfolios, resumes, and accumulating career-readiness skills, both in the world of data science and beyond. Furthermore, the SDC brings students closer to the Libraries and the resources that go along with it, broadening their horizons and academic toolkit for their campus experiences. All these experiences feed into FSU’s Vision 2030 and QEP goals centered on career-readiness for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Learn more about Dr. Kirsten Kinsley, Mini Grants, and The Student Data Collective here!
FSU Libraries Unveils New Banners on Strozier Entrance
In celebration of FSU’s 175th anniversary, FSU Libraries has installed three new banners right above the entrance to Strozier Library!
Collection Highlights: Explore Anatomy at Dirac
Are you teaching an anatomy class? Getting ready to start a clinical program? Or just curious about how the human body works? Dirac Science Library offers lots of ways to explore the body’s systems and structures – both online and in-person. Libraries provide online access to the Visible Body Human Anatomy Atlas that lets you examine detailed 3D models of the human body, check out individual organs and systems, learn anatomical terminology and pronunciations, and explore common pathologies.
If you stop by Dirac, you can also check out a collection of anatomical models for 2-hour loans including a heart, eye, inner ear, skull with a removable brain, muscled shoulder, knee, and hip models, a disarticulated skeleton, and two full skeletons affectionately known as Boney Wan Kenobi and Bonita. Together, these resources make it easier to visualize how the body’s systems connect and are a great fit for students in health and science disciplines, as well as anyone interested in learning more about human anatomy.
Celebrating Florida’s Literary Voices: The Florida Book Awards
The Florida Book Awards celebrate outstanding works by Florida authors and books that illuminate the state’s rich culture, history, and diverse voices. Each year, thanks to the work of FSU Libraries, the awards highlight compelling storytelling across a range of genres, connecting readers with the people and perspectives that shape Florida’s literary landscape.
Interested in submitting your book to the Florida Book Awards? Visit the website to learn more!
Upcoming Events
Constitution Day (9/17)
Check out the table by the Strozier Circulation Desk for free pocket constitutions, government information handouts, trivia questions, and candy!
Emmett Till Lecture Series Presented by FSU Libraries (9/17)
As part of the Emmett Till Lecture Series, Florida State University Libraries will host Let the World See: Preserving Sacred Ground in the Mississippi Delta. This special discussion will explore the ongoing work of preserving the history and legacy of Emmett Till, whose 1955 murder became a catalyst for the modern Civil Rights Movement.
Ask a Stupid Question Day (9/28)
Ever had a question you were afraid to ask? Now’s your chance! Visit librarians at Strozier, Dirac, or the Engineering Library to ask anything—from research questions to everyday curiosities. You might even learn something unexpected. No registration required!
How to Find Materials in the Library (10/1)
Unsure how to find things in the library? This workshop can help you find articles and materials using a basic library search, research guides, and databases.
Looking for more? Visit FSU Libraries to discover upcoming events, workshops, and ways to get involved.
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