News and Announcements

A representative of the Herbert Group, the Dean of the Library and the FAU president

Florida Atlantic University Libraries at the John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter is now home to the Herbert Group Collection, an extraordinary archive of more than 3,500 Holocaust books and publications honoring the lifelong vision and generosity of Herbert Group. Rooted in his personal history and decades-long commitment to remembrance and education, the collection preserves the lessons of the Holocaust while inspiring students, researchers, and the community for generations to come.

 

Flyer for the Festival for America’s 1776 – 2026

The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts & Letters and the FAU Libraries have planned an exciting program of events celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The festival centers around an exhibition, American Revolution: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the U.S.

 

Florida Atlantic Libraries Receives Rare Donation of Duke of Windsor’s Autobiography

Florida Atlantic University Libraries has received a rare, signed edition of King Edward VIII’s autobiography, A King’s Story, donated by philanthropist Susan Watts in honor of her late husband, Bruce Watts. The limited edition, bound in red Moroccan leather, is one of only 385 copies and adds significant value to the library’s Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection. This memoir provides a rare glimpse into Edward VIII’s reign and abdication, offering valuable insight into 20th-century British history for students, researchers, and the public.

 

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Join the Florida Atlantic Student Library Advisory Committee (SLAC) to help shape the future of University Libraries! SLAC offers Boca Raton campus students a voice in creating new programs and the chance to advocate for library improvements. Share your ideas directly with library administration and make a meaningful impact on campus.