FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., Ed.S., M.L.I.S.
Welcome to Florida Atlantic Libraries!
Welcome to YOUR hometown academic library!
As Dean of Florida Atlantic Libraries and as a proud two-time alumna of Florida Atlantic, class of ’95 and ‘98, it is my honor to invite you to explore all that our libraries have to offer. Across our five physical locations in Boca Raton, Jupiter, Davie, Fort Pierce, and Fort Lauderdale, our 24/7 virtual reference and electronic collections, and through our partnerships with Broward College and Palm Beach State College’s Boca Raton campus, the Libraries serve as vibrant centers for learning, research, and community. Whether you are looking for a quiet place to study, expert research support, access to world-class collections, or opportunities to collaborate and create, the Florida Atlantic Libraries are here for you, and we enthusiastically welcome you to YOUR hometown academic library!
Each year, over one million people engage with Florida Atlantic Libraries, both in person and online. Together, they discover and access more than 3 million items in our collections, including rare books, archives, sound recordings, and unique treasures like the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, the Alan B. and Charna Larkin American Presidential Study, the Jaffe Center for Book Arts, and the Recorded Sound Archives. Students, staff, faculty, researchers, alumni, and the local community have access to millions of electronic titles, hundreds of databases, and a wealth of digital tools that support research, teaching, and grant activity, sparking innovation across every discipline.
The Florida Atlantic Libraries are more than collections - they are places to connect, discover, learn, grow, get engaged, and imagine what’s possible. Our spaces are designed to inspire group collaboration, as well as provide the quiet and silent spaces needed to focus for academic success. Our librarians and staff are dedicated to supporting every Owl on their journey, whether that means guiding a first-year student through their initial research paper or partnering with faculty on groundbreaking research.
That is why we proudly say Student Success Starts Here. Every service we provide, from personalized research consultations to workshops and research guides, is designed to remove barriers, open doors, and give students the confidence and resources they need to thrive. No matter where you begin your journey, the Florida Atlantic Libraries are here to support your success - today and for years to come!
We are also dedicated to supporting our local community, schools, and service organizations. We encourage community members to explore and enjoy their hometown academic library and invite local organizations to partner with us in hosting events and programs at Wimberly Library.
Before returning home to Florida Atlantic, I served as Associate Dean of the Kennesaw State University Library System for ten years and as Dean of Libraries at the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo for another decade. My areas of research include library administration, mentoring, thinking styles, and imposter theory. I am also a proud two-time alumna of Florida Atlantic University, where I earned both an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree in 1995 and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in 1998. I hold a Master of Science in Library Science (M.S.L.S.) from Florida State University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami, and I later completed a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Ethics at Kennesaw State University.
At Florida Atlantic Libraries, we are constantly reimagining what a modern academic library can be: champion for student success, a gateway to knowledge, a catalyst for discovery, a leader in user engagement, a steward of unique and one-of-a-kind special collections, and a welcoming home for lifelong learning. I encourage you to explore our spaces, connect with our services, utilize our collections, and make the Florida Atlantic Libraries a part of your experience here at Florida Atlantic University.
Welcome to YOUR hometown academic library! We are so glad you are here! Go Owls!
Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Ed.D., Ed.S., M.S.L.S.
Dean of Florida Atlantic Libraries
