News and Announcements

Fair Use Week is February 20 – 24. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) designated this time to highlight and promote what fair use allows with copyrighted works. Are you curious about using books, articles, journals, or other sources in your courses or scholarly works but unsure where to find information? See the following article for authoritative sources on copyright and fair use.

Please help us evaluate the Libraries' social media. All responses to the survey are anonymous and reported only in the aggregate. The survey should take about 5 minutes, and everyone who completes it and submits their contact information will be entered into a random drawing to win a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. Instructions on how to enter the drawing are provided after the survey is submitted.

Stop by the Wimberly Library on February 22 at 11 a.m. to meet Vallie and enjoy the stress-relief coloring table, puzzles, and games. FAU PD and Owls Care will share information about the campus mental health resources and tips on dealing with stress and anxiety.

The new exhibition at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts, "Our Human Frame: 100 Years of Baskin," celebrates the centenary of the birth of Leonard Baskin and gives FAU community an opportunity to experience his art. 

FAU PD and FAU Libraries present Kissing Booth with K9 Vallie.

For a Valentine's Day like no other, stop by the Wimberly Library Lobby on February 14, from 2 to 3 PM, to meet therapy dog Vallie and take a photo with her at the Kissing Booth (kisses are possible but not guaranteed). 

Create or improve your LinkedIn profile while at the Library. Learn the best practices for using LinkedIn, research employment databases, and job-related resources. Learn about LinkedIn from the recruiters' perspective from Erin Henley, Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise Holdings. Get a free professional headshot while at the event. Refreshments and giveaways.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. FAU Libraries celebrate Black History Month with a pop-up library of books, databases, and online resources by African American creators and those describing the accomplishments of Black Americans.

January 27 is the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and a day to remember the 6 million Jews who lost their lives in the Holocaust. FAU Libraries honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day with Holocaust & Judaica guide containing journals, books, and primary resources. 

This Valentine’s Day, FAU Libraries want to help you find your love match – in a book. The bookcase stocked with "blind date" books will be available in the Wimberly Library Lobby from February 6 to 17. Browse the collection and choose the book that speaks your love language. Find a card inside a book to fill out a short survey after you read it for a chance to win a prize.

Learn about deceptive and predatory conferences and publishers and how to recognize them.