News and Announcements

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 30, at 11 a.m. for the next Wimberly PAWS event. Stop by the Wimberly Library lobby to spend time with K9 Vallie, a therapy dog provided by FAU PD, and get tips on battling exam-related stress and anxiety from Owls Care services. Enjoy the crafts table with Vallie-themed coloring sheets and inspirational messages and take a moment to relax and de-stress.

Wimberly Spooktacular, PAWS, Scary Story Contest, new mini pantry, and Author's Talk with Andre Dubus III in Jupiter. Click to read.  

Join us for the annual Wimberly Spooktacular event on Tuesday, October 31st, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Wimberly Library Lobby. Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready to have scary good time. Enjoy a spooktacular array of games, delve into scary coloring pages, mingle with our eerie librarians, strike a pose in our scary photo booth, and don't forget to grab some candy along the way. We can't wait to celebrate Halloween with you!

International Open Access Week 2023 is almost here! Discover how Open Access can transform your research, teaching, and learning from October 23-29. But what about 'The Nelson Memo'? We've got answers! Open Access vs. Public Access – Know the difference and how it impacts FAU scholars and researchers. Join our webinars for all the insights!

Meet Michelle Keba Knecht, the Senior Medical Librarian at FAU's Schmidt College of Medicine. In her role, Michelle takes on the vital responsibility of managing the College of Medicine's library resources and plays a pivotal part in leading the evidence-based medicine curriculum as the co-director of the Life-Long Learning & Discovery thread. She also conducts research on the affective dimensions of information literacy. Click to read the full story. 

International Open Access Week is October 23 – 29, 2023, and is dedicated to promoting Open Access and the ways students, scholars, and educators can use it for their teaching, learning, and research. Learn more and see the upcoming webinars here. 

In a recent Bra Drive, University Libraries achieved an outstanding milestone by collecting 51 pounds of essential bras and shelter supplies. These supplies will be donated to the Young Women's Christian Association of Palm Beach County, an organization working tirelessly to eliminate racism and empower women and girls to enhance their quality of life. This remarkable success is a testament to the faculty and staff's compassion and dedication to community causes. Click to read the story. 

Discover how University Libraries can support faculty in finding affordable course materials for spring 2024. Our library liaisons are here to assist in exploring open education resources (OER) and library-licensed materials, offering cost-effective alternatives.

Florida Atlantic University Libraries host a lecture with a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot and author of numerous books about aviation Jay Stout, followed by a dessert reception at the Harold L. Glasser exhibition. Held on Tuesday, November 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the S. E. Wimberly Library in Boca Raton, the event is free, with registration encouraged. The lecture at 4 p.m. on the 5th floor of the library is followed by the dessert reception at the Weiner Suite, where guests can see the Harold L. Glasser Exhibit and interact with the speaker.

Don't miss the Magical Movable Paper virtual workshop with Instructor Stephanie Wolff on Wednesday, October 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. Learn to make movable paper devices, including a flexagon, a magic wallet, and a spinner (also known as a thaumatrope).  Advance registration is required for all JCBA workshops.