After Strozier Library’s subbasement was flooded in December 2022, plans were made to protect the Special Collections materials from future unforeseen disasters. It was decided that Special Collections would use Iron Mountain, a trusted security and preservation company, to secure and protect the archival materials and rare books that had been spared in the flood.... Continue Reading →
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is a detailed initiative aimed at improving an aspect of FSU. The current QEP, which has been in effect since 2023 and is estimated to be completed by 2027, focuses on enhancing doctoral-level education. Specifically, it aims to increase scholarly and creative activity among doctoral students and prepare them for... Continue Reading →
Chad Corbitt is a two-time FSU alumnus, earning his bachelor’s degree in finance in 2009 and his master’s in business administration in 2022. He currently resides in Jacksonville, Florida, Chad’s early career was marked by his dedication to education and technology, exemplified by his co-founding of StudyEdge, GIN System, and Tutor Matching Service. Collectively, these... Continue Reading →
I would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the dedicated staff of FSU Libraries who demonstrated exceptional commitment during Hurricane Milton. Their efforts to keep Strozier Library open provided our students with a safe and supportive environment amidst the storm. This unwavering dedication not only ensured continuity of service but also exemplified... Continue Reading →
FSU is gearing up for Author’s Day! If you are a faculty or staff member and have published a work in 2024, we want it included in our FSU Libraries collections where it will be prominently displayed at the celebration event, tentatively set for March 6, 2025 at the Beth Moore Lounge in the Longmire... Continue Reading →
Florida State University Libraries has recently appointed Nathanael Gay as its first Data Visualization and Analysis Librarian. This position was created to strengthen the university's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for doctoral education. In this role, Nathanael will help advance FSU’s research mission as he provides consultation services to students and faculty related to data visualization... Continue Reading →
The FSU Libraries Grants Team is conducting a series of workshops beginning November 19, focused on educating FSU Libraries staff and faculty on the process of applying for and researching grants. Everybody employed by FSU Libraries is encouraged to attend if they have any interest in procuring funding for the Libraries. Grants Specialist Marcee’ Mitchell... Continue Reading →
To celebrate this year’s National GIS Day, held on November 20th, FSU Libraries is hosting three book displays across both Dirac Science Library and Strozier Library. The displays highlight the many faces of maps, mapmaking, cartography, GIS data, and so much more that can be found in our collections, and they will be on view... Continue Reading →
And what permanent food donation bin, its hour come round at last,Slouches towards Dirac Science Library to be born? FSU Libraries, in collaboration with the Student Government Association, the Food for Thought Pantry, and Sustainable Campus, unveiled the inaugural permanent food donation bin in the Dirac Library lobby on Wednesday, October 30 during a ribbon-cutting... Continue Reading →
What’s that? You forgot to plan a fun Halloween activity, AND you still need to write a report on a pre-20th century artifact? Well, it’s not like Special Collections is hosting an open house in Strozier on October 30 from 3 to 6 PM where spooky items from their collection will be on display for... Continue Reading →
