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 →
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 →
It's 11:00 pm, you have a research paper due tomorrow, and you are knee-deep in Google Scholar search results. You’ve found a few articles you think could be good for your paper, but you’re still on the fence about whether to include them. How do you know if they’re useful for your paper? How can... Continue Reading →
Introduction Data visualizations shape the way that we see and interact with the world around us. Tableau defines data visualization as "the graphical representation of information and data." These graphical representations can be shown as charts, plots, or infographics, with the goal of communicating complex data relationships in a way that is easy to understand.... Continue Reading →
My name is Reagan Bourne, and I am currently a senior at FSU, graduating this semester with a B.S. in Computer Science. After graduation, I am going to be a software engineer in Florida for L3Harris. The past 3 years as a Data Fellow with FSU Libraries have made a huge and positive impact in... Continue Reading →
Florida State University Libraries welcomed authors and their families to the Abitz Family Dinner, an annual event celebrating the winners of the 2024 Florida Book Awards. Now in its 19th year, the Florida Book Awards (FBA) remains one of the nation’s most comprehensive statewide book awards programs. This year’s competition saw more than 190 eligible... Continue Reading →
Faculty receiving tenure at Florida State University now have a lasting legacy included in the collection of the University Libraries. Each year, members of the new class of tenured faculty will hand-pick an item for the Libraries in a subject area of their choosing. These new library holdings will bear a bookplate inscribed with the... Continue Reading →
On March 4, 2025, FSU Emeriti faculty, Dr. Marilyn Young and Dr. Michael Launer visited Strozier’s Bradley Reading Room to give a lecture on their latest book, The Rhetorical Rise and Demise of “Democracy” in Russian Political Discourse, volume 4, co-authored with Dr. David Cratis Williams from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Young, though retired as... Continue Reading →
On March 25 and 26, the Doug Crane workshop will hold its sessions in Strozier Library’s Bradley Reading Room. These sessions are designed to assist library faculty and staff in efficiency and building leadership qualities. Both sessions will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Both sessions are also sponsored by the Panhandle Libraries... Continue Reading →
On March 27, 2025, FSU Libraries will host the Digital Research Incubator in the Bradley Reading Room in Strozier Library. The event will last from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, with lunch provided for those in attendance. Digital Research Incubator is a program that supports the creation and development of digital humanities and scholarship projects.... Continue Reading →
