Highlighting articles for students, by students!
Library Listicle News Recap: Wall Street Journal Edition
Highlighting articles for students, by students!
Meet The Start-Up Shelf
Are you looking to learn more about entrepreneurship? Look no further than The Start-Up Shelf—FSU Libraries' new book display of key titles on entrepreneurship. This display, which is located on the bottom level of Strozier by the main elevators, brings together some of the hottest entrepreneurship titles for your reading pleasure. From autobiographies of successful... Continue Reading →
Library Listicle News Recap: New York Times Edition
I'm sure we’re all guilty of receiving a bunch of article notifications, finding the headline interesting, and ending up never reading it. Specifically, the articles that we tend to skip are the ones that help us implement improved lifestyle choices and healthy habits. Here are a few highlights from the NYTimes Lifestyle section that aim to do just that. (P.S. all FSU students, faculty, and staff have free NYT access! You... Continue Reading →
What Is Azure Data Lake Analytics? A Beginner’s Guide for Data Science
If you’ve ever worked with large amounts of data—like customer logs, IoT sensor readings, or app usage data—you know how hard it can be to process and analyze everything efficiently. That’s exactly what Azure Data Lake Analytics (ADLA) was designed to help with. Think of it as a super-powered calculator in the cloud that can... Continue Reading →
Where Are They Now? Loucil Rubio
Loucil Rubio began her FSU journey with a simple passion for data. Though her major shifted several times, going from Computer Engineering to Computer Science before finally settling on Information Science. During her time at FSU Libraries, Loucil worked as a Data Analyst under the leadership of Kirsten Kinsley. This position taught her about ‘data... Continue Reading →
2025 Chop & Chomp Food Drive
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 →
Where Are They Now? Rachel Straley
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 →
Where Are They Now? Sila Lott
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 →
WCTV Interviews Rory Grennan on Jim Morrison Collection
FSU Libraries’ own Director of Archives & Manuscripts and “well-rounded Doors fan,” Rory Grennan, sat down with WCTV’s Zak Dahlheimer for an interview regarding FSU Libraries’ Jim Morrison collection. Morrison, a music legend, famous for being the frontman of The Doors, attended FSU from 1962 to 1963. Though he did not graduate from FSU, he... Continue Reading →

