News and Announcements

Jaffe Center Hosts Fifth Annual Library Wayzgoose Festival

Join Jaffe Center for Book Arts for the premiere of the Fifth Annual Library Wayzgoose festival on Saturday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening of music by Patty Larkin and a conversation with featured printer Jennifer Farrell.

 

Library Tools for Success

Interlibrary Loan (or ILL) is an FAU Libraries department that provides article delivery and short-term loans of books and other items to the FAU Community from a vast network of libraries and document suppliers on a local, state, national, and international level. It's easy: sign up for ILL services, make a request using the online form, and be notified by email when your item is available. Articles are provided in PDF format and are downloadable. Easy-to-use online instructions and friendly staff make this one of our premier services. View our menu of services, how-to info, and more on the left side of our ILL website page.

 

Pi Day Pie Sale Jaffe

The Pi Day Pie Sale supporting Jaffe Center for Book Arts was a success! Thanks to everyone who participated, purchased delicious pies, sent additional donations and supported the center. 

 

Lecture Featuring Award-Winning Environmental Author Cynthia Barnett

Don't miss an opportunity to hear environmental journalist Cynthia Barnett talk about her latest book, The Sound of the Sea, Seashells, and the Fate of the Oceans.

Wednesday, March 22, at 3 p.m.

Weiner Suite, 5th Floor, S. E. Wimberly Library

 

Library Tools for Success

O'Reilly database provides an on-demand digital library that delivers content in both book and video form from leading authors in technology and business. Search by topics of interest, including stress management, sketch noting, critical thinking, customer service, teamwork, soft skills, project management, and data visualization. View broad topics at the top of the page, including travel and hobbies. Log in to save your results, link to information, create playlists, and add notes.

 

Hoot and Seek Scavenger Hunt in Jupiter Campus Library

Join the Hoot and Seek Scavenger Hunt in Jupiter Campus Library on March 20 to learn about your library and win amazing prizes. The missions will be available at 11 AM, and the Hunt will end at 3 PM.

 

OER, Library-Licensed Materials, and Textbook Affordability

Read the new scholarly communication blog post about textbook affordability, library-licensed materials, and Open Education Resources.

 

FAU Libraries Newsletter

Click to read about the Women's History Month Pop-Up Library, Library Tools for Success, new exhibits, and Library events.

 

Boca Helping Hands Logo

FAU Libraries Community Service Day at Boca Helping Hands was a resounding success. Thirteen library employees joined the nonprofit staff on March 9 in preparing food packages to be distributed across Central and South Palm Beach County to families in need. 

 

New Exhibit Alert. Between the Waves: Finding Ocean Curiosities

Wimberly Library presents a new exhibit, “Between the Waves: Finding Ocean Curiosities.” Located on the Fifth Floor, the exhibition is on display until May 11 and open Tuesday to Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by the exhibit to browse an eclectic collection of shells, shark teeth, sea glass, and rare books from the Marvin & Sybil Weiner collection and artist books from Jaffe Center for Books Arts.