On October 19, 2026, FSU Libraries’ Special Collections & Archives unveiled its new digital library, hosted on digital.lib.fsu.edu. Easier to navigate and more streamlined than ever, the new digital library is a one-stop-shop for rare and unique materials. These materials are not just limited to what can be found in-house at the Libraries, but extend... Continue Reading →
FSU Libraries Celebrates its Custodial Staff Custodians are essential for any building or facility to function at its best. Nowhere is this truer than at FSU Libraries. Check out the promotional video that FSU Libraries put together for National Custodial Worker’s Recognition Day! Coming Soon: Major Upgrade to FSU Libraries Research Repository FSU’s Digital Repository... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Building on the recent acquisition of rare legal documents related to the Emmett Till case, FSU Libraries invites the campus and community to attend the Emmett Till Lecture Series on September 17, 2026, in the Broad Auditorium at the Claude Pepper Center at FSU. The event will feature Patrick Weems, Executive Director of the Emmett... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Research is vital to the mission of Florida State University. Essential to learned discourse, scientific discovery, and medical breakthroughs, research creates knowledge and drives innovation. But research can also cause harm. The Office of Research protects the rights, data, and welfare of research participants by enforcing Office for Human Subject Protection and Institutional Review Board... Continue Reading →
Emmett Till Trial Records Donated to FSU Libraries FSU Libraries Special Collections & Archives has acquired a collection of rare legal documents donated by independent Emmett Till researchers Kevin Murphy and Colleen FitzPatrick. The collection expands public access to historical records tied to one of the most significant civil rights cases in American history. Handwritten "Not Guilty" verdict form from the trial of J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant for... Continue Reading →
This summer, we’re bringing the heat with a new display featuring romance books from our Popular Literature collection! Alongside bestsellers like Heated Rivalry, you’ll find new arrivals with the same compelling mix of tension and chemistry—on the field and beyond. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of the game or the spark between characters, explore these summer romance picks on display now in Pop Lit, located on the main floor of Strozier... Continue Reading →
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Traveling to the 2026 LILAC (Information Literacy) Conference hosted by the University of Sheffield provided an excellent opportunity for a visit to the FSU London campus. Last month, Liz Dunne, who serves as the Head of Teaching, Learning, and Engagement, and Michael Pritchard, our Distance Library Services Specialist, spent a full day at the Study Centre to connect with international colleagues and students... Continue Reading →
