News and Announcements

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.

Celebrate America’s 250th at George Wahsington's Ball, as the library transforms after hours with a DJ, free food, giveaways, and more. Featuring Revolutionary-era dance lessons, live music, and modern beats, this is the event everyone will be talking about.

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.

The Florida Atlantic Libraries are updating how users access online books, journals, and databases. The transition from EZproxy to OpenAthens will be completed by September 30, 2025, and should not affect access for most users. If you have any questions or encounter issues during or after the transition, please contact our Libraries' Collection Management Unit.

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.

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.

As a Florida Atlantic University student, faculty, or staff member, you have access to NewsBank. A premier resource for global news research. This expansive database features over 12,000 news sources from around the world, with a collection that continues to grow. You can access regional publications, typically hidden behind paywalls, such as the Miami Herald, Sun Sentinel, and Palm Beach Post, covering years from 1989 to the present.

This informal book club meets each semester to discuss a graphic novel on healthcare topics from the patients’ perspective. This semester, we’ll be reading Last Things: A Graphic Memoir of Love and Loss by Marissa Moss. Digital copies are available through University Libraries. Students, staff, and faculty from the College of Medicine, College of Nursing, School of Social Work, and anyone interested in healthcare topics are encouraged to join. Thursday, November 14, 12:00 – 12:45 PM at SE Wimberly Library, Room 136 & via Zoom.

Thanks to our special relationship with the military, University Libraries are expanding our collections on the American military. These collections include cherished wartime artifacts, photos, letters, medals, and more, offering a deeply personal glimpse into the lives of those who served our country. Your generous support of The Military Special Collections and Programming Fund directly benefits students, researchers, veterans, and their families by helping us save, restore, conserve, exhibit, and digitize these invaluable resources.

As a Florida Atlantic University student, faculty, or staff member, you have access to Roper iPoll. The database has a vast collection of poll data - from 1935 to present. It includes data from U.S. and international polling firms with broad topical coverage of opinions and behavior on social issues, politics, pop culture, international affairs, and more.