News and Announcements

See the latest Library news and updates and learn about events and programs.

Jaffe Center for Book Arts presents Marginalia, a new exhibit of books and prints from the collection. The exhibition includes works by Islam Aly, Julia Arredondo, John Ashbery, Ben Blount, John Eric Broaddus, and others. Available through January, the exhibit is open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Starting Monday, Oct. 2, S.E. Wimberly Library will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 12 a.m. while Jupiter Campus Library will be open until 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. Our online services and resources are always available, even when the library is closed. Please visit our Lib2Go page to access all our online resources and services. As a reminder, our Ask a Librarian service is now available 24/7. 

When the library is closed, take advantage of the campus's 24/7 computer labs: https://www.fau.edu/oit/instructional/computer-labs/

Meet Jerrel Horn, Research and Instruction Librarian and an invaluable member of our library team who specializes in serving the STEM disciplines. With a passion for learning and a commitment to fostering academic success, Jerrel's role as a liaison librarian is instrumental in enhancing University Libraries' support for students and faculty. Click the link to read. 

September 18 - 22 is designated as National PostDoc Appreciation Week by the National Postdoctoral Association.  To support postdocs during their time at Florida Atlantic University, the Libraries, Division of Research, and Postdoc Association are pleased to showcase their offerings and be a part of your postdoctoral success network.  Recommended for postdocs and graduate students.

Interested in history? Want to celebrate Constitution Day? Stop by the Documents of Democracy: Founding a New Nation exhibit on the fifth floor of Wimberly Library, courtesy of Weiner Spirit of America Collection. All of the collection's highlights are on display: the Declaration of Independence, one of the seven 1776 copies of Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, first edition, and the first printing of Federalist Papers.

Constitution Day falls each year on September 17, and Letterpress Appreciation Day follows on the 18th. Come celebrate both this year at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts as we honor the First Amendment and the Freedom of the Press.

Join us on Sunday, September 17 & Monday, September 18, from noon to 4 p.m.

Print a poster by hand on the 1890 Wesel Iron Handpress, get a free photo from a vintage Paper Moon Photobooth, and explore a Mini Makers Marketplace. 

University Libraries introduce the enhanced Ask a Librarian chat service, now available 24/7. Designed to offer students seamless support and accessibility for all their library needs, this real-time assistance provides help regarding library resources, services, and facilities. 

Don't miss the first Doughnuts with the Dean of the semester! Stop by the Wimberly Library Lobby on Tuesday, September 12, at 11 a.m. to meet Dean of Libraries Dr. Linda Golian-Lui and enjoy free doughnuts and coffee. Learn about library services and programs, meet librarians, and share feedback about your library experience.

We trust you watched the new Barbie movie at least once by now, and if you left the theater inspired and craving more of the same, we are here to help you. Here is the list of books our librarians recommend if you enjoyed the movie.