News and Announcements

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. 

Mark your calendars for Wimberly PAWS on Tuesday, October 10. Stop by the Wimberly Library lobby at 11 a.m. to spend time with K9 Vallie and get tips on battling exam-related stress and anxiety from Owls Care services.
Enjoy the crafts table with coloring sheets and inspirational messages and take a moment to relax and de-stress.

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Jaffe Center for Book Arts presents Marginalia, a new exhibit of books and prints from the collection. The exhibition includes works by Islam Aly, Julia Arredondo, John Ashbery, Ben Blount, John Eric Broaddus, and others. Available through January, the exhibit is open Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Starting Monday, Oct. 2, S.E. Wimberly Library will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 12 a.m. while Jupiter Campus Library will be open until 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday. 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 and services. As a reminder, our Ask a Librarian service is now available 24/7. 

When the library is closed, take advantage of the campus's 24/7 computer labs: https://www.fau.edu/oit/instructional/computer-labs/

Meet Jerrel Horn, Research and Instruction Librarian and an invaluable member of our library team who specializes in serving the STEM disciplines. With a passion for learning and a commitment to fostering academic success, Jerrel's role as a liaison librarian is instrumental in enhancing University Libraries' support for students and faculty. Click the link to read. 

September 18 - 22 is designated as National PostDoc Appreciation Week by the National Postdoctoral Association.  To support postdocs during their time at Florida Atlantic University, the Libraries, Division of Research, and Postdoc Association are pleased to showcase their offerings and be a part of your postdoctoral success network.  Recommended for postdocs and graduate students.

Interested in history? Want to celebrate Constitution Day? Stop by the Documents of Democracy: Founding a New Nation exhibit on the fifth floor of Wimberly Library, courtesy of Weiner Spirit of America Collection. All of the collection's highlights are on display: the Declaration of Independence, one of the seven 1776 copies of Common Sense, Articles of Confederation, first edition, and the first printing of Federalist Papers.