News and Announcements

Save the Date: Library and Chill, April 20

Join FAU Libraries for Library and Chill, a special event hosted at S.E. Wimberly Library and the Jupiter Campus Library on April 20. Designed to provide students with a relaxing and supportive environment as they approach the end of the spring semester, Library and Chill will offer a full itinerary of activities, games, and events.

 

FAU Libraries are proud to host the AWS User Groups of Florida April Meetup. Held on Thursday, April 13, at 5,30 p.m. at the Rubin Gruber Sandbox, the event is open to the FAU students and staff and the local community. Free Parking is available in Garage 1 on Volusia St. Food & Beverages will be available at 5:30 PM, and the speaker will start at 6:00 PM.
Networking opportunity to follow.

 

ANNOUNCING JCBA'S SALZBERG RESIDENT FOR 2023

Maria Surducan, a book artist, illustrator, and comic book author from Cluj-Napoca, Romania, is named the 2023 Jaffe Center for Book Arts Salzberg Resident. Learn more about Maria and the program here. 

 

Jaffe Center Hosts Fifth Annual Library Wayzgoose Festival

Join Jaffe Center for Book Arts for the premiere of the Fifth Annual Library Wayzgoose festival on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music by Patty Larkin and a conversation with featured printer Jennifer Farrell.

 

Library Tools for Success

Interlibrary Loan (or ILL) is an FAU Libraries department that provides article delivery and short-term loans of books and other items to the FAU Community from a vast network of libraries and document suppliers on a local, state, national, and international level. It's easy: sign up for ILL services, make a request using the online form, and be notified by email when your item is available. Articles are provided in PDF format and are downloadable. Easy-to-use online instructions and friendly staff make this one of our premier services. View our menu of services, how-to info, and more on the left side of our ILL website page.

 

Pi Day Pie Sale Jaffe

The Pi Day Pie Sale supporting Jaffe Center for Book Arts was a success! Thanks to everyone who participated, purchased delicious pies, sent additional donations and supported the center. 

 

Lecture Featuring Award-Winning Environmental Author Cynthia Barnett

Don't miss an opportunity to hear environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett talk about her latest book, The Sound of the Sea, Seashells, and the Fate of the Oceans.

Wednesday, March 22, at 3 p.m.

Weiner Suite, 5th Floor, S. E. Wimberly Library

 

Library Tools for Success

O'Reilly database provides an on-demand digital library that delivers content in both book and video form from leading authors in technology and business. Search by topics of interest, including stress management, sketch noting, critical thinking, customer service, teamwork, soft skills, project management, and data visualization. View broad topics at the top of the page, including travel and hobbies. Log in to save your results, link to information, create playlists, and add notes.

 

Hoot and Seek Scavenger Hunt in Jupiter Campus Library

Join the Hoot and Seek Scavenger Hunt in Jupiter Campus Library on March 20 to learn about your library and win amazing prizes. The missions will be available at 11 AM, and the Hunt will end at 3 PM.

 

OER, Library-Licensed Materials, and Textbook Affordability

Read the new scholarly communication blog post about textbook affordability, library-licensed materials, and Open Education Resources.