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Get Ready to Write Your Novel!

November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). During this time, people all over the world set a goal to write 50,000 words of a new novel in 30 days. Since 1999, NaNoWriMo has given both writers and non-writers the opportunity to unleash their creative minds through a fun and empowering writing challenge. Throughout November, and in collaboration with the Department of Language & Literature, the library invites you to take up NaNoWriMo at our weekly two-hour write-ins. These write-ins might possibly include writing prompts, writing sprints, raffles and snacks. This event is a perfect opportunity for any and all students to learn some fun techniques that will aid in your tackling of NaNoWriMo. Every event will be held at the Data Visualization Wall on the 1st Floor of Library West. Please bring your laptop, notebook, or whatever you need to write! Registering on Eagle Link is encouraged, but not required. To learn more about NaNoWriMo, visit their website at nanowrimo.org. We hope to see you there! ...

Welcome Event recap

Over one hundred Eagles sailed across the library during our welcome event. Throughout their hunt, students learned about specific library resources while collecting lots of coins, candy and fun prizes. The Media Production Studio’s photo booth was a big hit during the scavenger hunt. A digital background of a pirate ship was used to make the theme come alive. After participants completed their hunt, they spun the wheel for a prize. Some of the prizes included tote bags, stress balls, pencil pouches and more. It was a thrill to see so many students stop by the library to learn about and utilize our services, as well as meet many of our staff members who made this event possible! ...

The Life of an Archives Assistant

By Alejandra Velez, Archives Assistant Oof, archival work is no joke! I spent a full year processing a collection that completely changed my view on academic institutions like Florida Gulf Coast University. Throughout this experience of processing and learning the ins and outs of archival work, I’ve come to realize one thing… I really like it. Dealing with such a long and extensive collection was both rewarding and frustrating. I’d come to work and spend eight hours a day processing an extensive paper and photograph collection. I often found myself repeating the same tasks daily: coffee, then processing, another coffee break, and more processing. Some days I would have to take a step back and remind myself why I was sorting through thousands of letters, photographs, newspapers, university policies, and materials. The answer was the same every time: no matter how long it took me to complete a box, the sense of relief I felt when finished was better than the sense of frustration. I also rewarded myself with a treat sometimes! I learned so much about FGCU and its amazing past while scouring through the material. Like this project, the University has had its ups and downs in its relatively short history. Despite our academic institution being only 27 years old, it is filled with a rich history that brought together all members of the Southwest Florida Community. Working on the Susan Evans Papers Collection made me realize that the people in our own communities have the potential to be the biggest influence in our lives. I’ll be the first to admit this was no easy task for me to complete and sometimes I felt like I was in over my head, but the sweet reward was well worth it in the end. For me, this brought me one step closer to achieving my goal of becoming an archivist. ...

The University Library wants to honor FGCU authors and artists!

Every year, the library’s FGCU Authors & Artists Program recognizes faculty and staff scholarship in its varied formats. Our 2025 recognition reception will honor these faculty and staff. In addition, the library will feature each faculty and their work on our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages. FGCU faculty and staff that have authored or edited book publications or creative works including artwork, performances and musical scores between 2023 and 2024 are eligible to be considered for the 2025 celebration event. If you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to fill out the submission form THIS YEAR by clicking HERE. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Research, Scholarship, & Instruction department at libref@fgcu.edu. ...

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