News and Announcements

Do you have questions about Fair Use, copyright-protected works, and how they may affect your work and research? See the frequently asked questions about the topic presented by faculty librarian Kristy Padron. 

A historical archive in Wimberly Library will serve as a student study and community engagement space.

Free menstrual products are now available at all women's and gender-neutral restrooms at Wimberly Library. A collaboration between FAU Libraries and Student Government, the program supplies 100% organic cotton tampons and pads for students. 

Fair Use Week is February 20 – 24. The Association of Research Libraries (ARL) designated this time to highlight and promote what fair use allows with copyrighted works. Are you curious about using books, articles, journals, or other sources in your courses or scholarly works but unsure where to find information? See the following article for authoritative sources on copyright and fair use.

Please help us evaluate the Libraries' social media. All responses to the survey are anonymous and reported only in the aggregate. The survey should take about 5 minutes, and everyone who completes it and submits their contact information will be entered into a random drawing to win a waterproof Bluetooth speaker. Instructions on how to enter the drawing are provided after the survey is submitted.

Stop by the Wimberly Library on February 22 at 11 a.m. to meet Vallie and enjoy the stress-relief coloring table, puzzles, and games. FAU PD and Owls Care will share information about the campus mental health resources and tips on dealing with stress and anxiety.

The new exhibition at the Jaffe Center for Book Arts, "Our Human Frame: 100 Years of Baskin," celebrates the centenary of the birth of Leonard Baskin and gives FAU community an opportunity to experience his art. 

FAU PD and FAU Libraries present Kissing Booth with K9 Vallie.

For a Valentine's Day like no other, stop by the Wimberly Library Lobby on February 14, from 2 to 3 PM, to meet therapy dog Vallie and take a photo with her at the Kissing Booth (kisses are possible but not guaranteed). 

Create or improve your LinkedIn profile while at the Library. Learn the best practices for using LinkedIn, research employment databases, and job-related resources. Learn about LinkedIn from the recruiters' perspective from Erin Henley, Talent Acquisition Manager at Enterprise Holdings. Get a free professional headshot while at the event. Refreshments and giveaways.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. FAU Libraries celebrate Black History Month with a pop-up library of books, databases, and online resources by African American creators and those describing the accomplishments of Black Americans.