News and Announcements

The Florida Atlantic Libraries Team enjoyed participating in the Spirit of Giving 5k! What a great way to give back to the community while having a blast doing it!

This comprehensive resource aims to assist researchers and casual users by providing access to raw data collected or generated by various U.S. Government agencies and select International Agencies across a diverse range of topics.

University Libraries hosted the QEP Kick-Off! The Quality Enhancement Plan, Education Reimagined, transforms student learning and success at Florida Atlantic University. Through peer-assisted learning and collaborative experiences, it is creating engaging environments to boost knowledge, workforce competencies, and student outcomes.

Thank you to all that attended the second annual Authors and Artists event. University Libraries were proud to showcase the hard work of Florida Atlantic Faculty and Staff and over 700 submissions we received this year. The Office of Provost and University Libraries look forward to continuing to celebrate the creative, distinguished, and dedicated work of the Florida Atlantic University community at the 2025 Authors and Artists event. 2025 date to be announced soon.

University Libraries proudly hosts D. Zisl Slepovitch, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, musicologist, founding member of Litvakus klezmer band; Musician-in-Residence at Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies at Yale University. Film & theatre credits Defiance movie and Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish (off-Broadway). This event is perfect for music lovers and those curious about the subject. You'll enjoy a live performance and learn from a scholarly perspective. Take the chance to connect with the vibrant world of Jewish music and discover how tradition and modern research intersect! 3 pm, Thurs., February 1, S.E. Wimberly Library, Weiner Suite.

University Libraries participated in Owl Involved, a gathering of new students and those interested in exploring our campus departments and organizations. University Libraries took part in the experience helping students to learn more about library resources. while interacting with students, we distributed numerous goodies and library swag. If you missed the event with us, no need to worry; there will be events posted on our website and all University Libraries' social media platforms.

To assist Florida Atlantic faculty and staff with the Article Processing Charges (APC) associated with Open Access, Elsevier has extended a 15% discount on APC charges for Florida Atlantic authors and researchers who publish their articles in an Elsevier journal. This is made possible through Florida Atlantic's participation in the State University System Libraries’ ScienceDirect contract.

University Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 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. Visitors are encouraged to verify all operating hours before visiting...

January 1 is celebrated as Public Domain Day to increase awareness of copyright and public domain, and to highlight the books, films, and other works that are free of copyright protection. Read on to see which images, books, music, and other creations joined the public domain today.

The Office of Provost and University Libraries celebrate the creative, distinguished, and dedicated work of the Florida Atlantic University community. Florida Atlantic faculty and staff are invited to submit their work published during the previous school year (July 2022 - June 2023). Qualifying works include book authors and co-authors (print & electronic), editors and co-editors who have written some part of the book, artists who published or produced creative work, musical compositions, theatrical productions, art and photography, audio and video recordings, journal articles, and conference proceedings.