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 →
POV: It's 1:00 A.M. You’ve been trying to sleep since midnight, but you just can't, so you turn to your phone for comfort. It feels like you’re in an alternate dimension in which time does not exist. You shamefully catch a glimpse of the top left corner of your screen to see that now it's... 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 →
October 24th, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the United Nations. On this day in 1945, the United Nations Charter came into force as an authority on international cooperation. Following the turmoil of two world wars, nations around the globe felt the need for a centralized treaty to foster peace and advance human rights. The... 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 →
With Halloween right around the corner, we asked FSU library staff members for their horror recommendations! Here are their responses: Saw, 2004, dir. James Wan (from Zane Boyle, Communications Specialist) Though the Saw movies have garnered something of an infamous reputation, they hold a special place in my heart. There is a temptation to write them... Continue Reading →
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 →
EVERYONE IS INVITED. BUT ENTER IF YOU DARE . . . DIRAC-ULA RETURNS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23á´¿á´° FROM 5 - 7 PM AT THE DIRAC SCIENCE LIBRARY COURTYARD! Last year, you all joined FSU Libraries for popcorn, pumpkin sun-catcher painting, photos with Count Dirac-ula, and so much more . . . But BEWARE — the... 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 →
Are you feeling lost in the library catalog? The good news is, you're not alone. If you're new to research, searching for academic sources can feel overwhelming--especially when your search pulls up thousands of results. It can be difficult knowing where to start or how to revise. Using popular Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT... Continue Reading →
