News and Announcements

Solar Eclipse

Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, as a celestial spectacle unfolds across the continental United States. On this date, a total solar eclipse will offer an exhilarating observation and scientific exploration opportunity. During a total solar eclipse, the Moon gracefully positions itself between the Sun and Earth, completely obscuring the Sun's radiant face.

 

Meet Alex Aranda, an Economics Major with a Minor in Artificial Intelligence who embarked on his academic journey with a clear vision. He explains, "I began my academic journey in Economics when I initially began college and decided to pursue and build my career in the Financial Technology sector." This determination has fueled his path to groundbreaking innovations.

 

Oxford English Dictionary

The OED is one of the many databases FAU libraries offers to faculty and students. The database offers a wide array of resources that are helpful for those studying language and other related fields.

 

 

University Libraries 5k

The Florida Atlantic Libraries Team enjoyed participating in the Spirit of Giving 5k! What a great way to give back to the community while having a blast doing it!

 

This comprehensive resource aims to assist researchers and casual users by providing access to raw data collected or generated by various U.S. Government agencies and select International Agencies across a diverse range of topics.

 

University Libraries hosted the QEP Kick-Off! The Quality Enhancement Plan, Education Reimagined, transforms student learning and success at Florida Atlantic University. Through peer-assisted learning and collaborative experiences, it is creating engaging environments to boost knowledge, workforce competencies, and student outcomes.

 

Thank you to all that attended the second annual Authors and Artists event. University Libraries were proud to showcase the hard work of Florida Atlantic Faculty and Staff and over 700 submissions we received this year. The Office of Provost and University Libraries look forward to continuing to celebrate the creative, distinguished, and dedicated work of the Florida Atlantic University community at the 2025 Authors and Artists event. 2025 date to be announced soon.

 

D. Zisl

University Libraries proudly hosts D. Zisl Slepovitch, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, musicologist, founding member of Litvakus klezmer band; Musician-in-Residence at Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University. Film & theatre credits Defiance movie and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (off-Broadway). This event is perfect for music lovers and those curious about the subject. You'll enjoy a live performance and learn from a scholarly perspective. Take the chance to connect with the vibrant world of Jewish music and discover how tradition and modern research intersect! 3 pm, Thurs., February 1, S.E. Wimberly Library, Weiner Suite.

 

University Libraries participated in Owl Involved, a gathering of new students and those interested in exploring our campus departments and organizations. University Libraries took part in the experience helping students to learn more about library resources. while interacting with students, we distributed numerous goodies and library swag. If you missed the event with us, no need to worry; there will be events posted on our website and all University Libraries' social media platforms.

 

To assist Florida Atlantic faculty and staff with the Article Processing Charges (APC) associated with Open Access, Elsevier has extended a 15% discount on APC charges for Florida Atlantic authors and researchers who publish their articles in an Elsevier journal. This is made possible through Florida Atlantic's participation in the State University System Libraries’ ScienceDirect contract.