September 2023

Library Hours Extended for Fall Library Tools for Success: Get Access to Valuable Video Resources and Award Winning Films With Academic Video Online Research and Instruction Librarian Spotlight: Jerrel Horn Register Now: Bombing the Nazis: The Wartime Service of Harold L. Glasser, Free Lecture & Exhibit on November 7 University Libraries joined the Florida Atlantic Giving Day We were heartened by the support of over 50 donors, who collectively donated over $3,000. Their generosity truly made a difference. This marked our first-ever participation in such a fundraising event, and we couldn't be more thankful. Every donation we received contributes significantly to our mission of aiding students and researchers on their path to academic success.

University Libraries' Red and Blue Week: Engaging Students Through Innovative Events Florida Atlantic University Libraries hosted three events to support a welcoming and engaging campus environment during the annual Red and Blue Week. Two hundred students joined the week-long Libraries Amazing Race scavenger hunt and the annual Open House was a great success. Read the full story here.

Wimberly PAWS Are Back: Join us on October 10 Mark your calendars for three Wimberly PAWS (Pet Away Worry and Stress) events in the Wimberly Library lobby. Stop by 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. Learn more here.

Documents of Democracy: Founding a New Nation, Special Collections Exhibit Interested in history? Stop by the Documents of Democracy: Founding a New Nation exhibit on the fifth floor of Wimberly Library. The exhibit is open Tuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and available until October 19. Learn more here.

Jaffe Center Presents: Marginalia Exhibit The Jaffe Center for Book Arts presents Marginalia, Conversations from the Margins. The exhibit features works by Islam Aly, Julia Arredondo, John Ashbery, Ben Blount, John Eric Broaddus, and others, and is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.

The Writing Center at Jupiter Campus Library Elevates Student Success, One A+ Paper at a Time The Writing Center at Jupiter Campus Library is a valuable resource for undergraduate students, FAU faculty, staff, and Ph.D. students alike. From class papers to honors theses and graduate school applications, the center helps students refine their writing skills and excel in their academic endeavors. With over 300 new account registrations this semester, the center provides support through one-on-one sessions and in-class assistance. Learn more and book a session here.

Books To Read After Watching The Barbie Movie We at University Libraries fully support the Barbie movie craze and the important conversations that it started. If you also left the theater inspired and craving more, we are here to help you. Here is the list of books our librarians recommend if you enjoyed the movie, covering the topics of patriarchy in the workplace, beauty standards, challenges of motherhood, existential crisis, self-discovery, and stories of outcasts. See the full list here.

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