News and Announcements

Drop off textbooks used in the past year and any unused lab books at the front desk of Wimberly Library on December 9 - 14 and receive complimentary Encourage Mints.

Wimberly Library will be closed for public safety training on December 21 from 7:30 to 11 a.m. During the training, there might be an increased presence of police in and around the library. Please be advised there is no threat to the area. The 24/7 Study Lounge adjacent to the main library in the Hillel building will be open and available. Online resources and Ask the Librarian service will be available during that time, and the library will open for normal operation at 11 a.m.  

As we head into final exams, FAU Libraries are gearing up for some late nights and long study sessions. Follow the link to see the final exam hours. 

We are excited to announce the opportunity to hire multiple positions across several library departments to strengthen student, faculty, and community engagement and to prepare the FAU Libraries for their crucial role in the University’s pursuit as a R1 institution.

Don't miss the five days of winter magic in Wimberly Library! Join the Owl on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt on December 5-9. Find all the owls hidden around the Library and win amazing prizes.

Supporting the university library means advocating for student success and the community’s access to knowledge and education. We hope you will consider showing your pride and appreciation for the FAU Libraries with a gift on Giving Tuesday. Every donation, regardless of the amount, helps provide a better learning environment for our talented students and supports our gifted faculty in their research. 

We know that finals week can be extremely stressful, so we invited K9 Vallie to stop by the libraries for a quick therapy session. Come to the Wimberly Lobby on December 7, at 11 am, to pet Vallie and enjoy a stress-relief coloring table. FAU PD and Owls Care will share information about the campus mental health resources and tips on dealing with stress and anxiety.

FAU Libraries celebrate National Native American, American Indian, and Alaskan Native Heritage Month with a Pop-Up Library of resources and gems from our collections. 

We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Even on the days when the Libraries are closed, we have plenty of online resources and study spaces available to students.

Florida Atlantic University’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters and the S. E. Wimberly Library recently celebrated the announcement of significant estate gift commitments from longtime FAU benefactors Howard Weiner, M.D. and Judith Weiner. Their generosity will enhance support to the existing Howard and Judith Weiner Spirit of America Endowed Advancement Fund and will establish two new endowed funds.