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The Library will remain closed through Friday September 27, 2024. We will reopen on Saturday, September 28th from 1pm to 6pm.

Any hours changes will be posted here and on our website.

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The Library will remain closed through 9/27/24

The Library will remain closed through Friday September 27, 2024. We will reopen on Saturday, September 28th from 1pm to 6pm. Any hours changes will be posted here and on our website....

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. ...

Set Sail with this week's Welcome Event!

Ahoy, Eagles! Join us for our Welcome Event on Thursday, September 12. Follow the treasure map and discover what the FGCU Library has to offer as you start your voyage to graduation! Sail across the library on a scavenger hunt, collect doubloons and discover our top-notch resources. Finally, enter the drawing and spin the wheel for your chance at treasure. We have been doing a Welcome Event since 2013. Each year we have a different theme, this year’s is pirate-themed. “This event is an opportunity to have fun and see the library as a welcoming place, while also learning about the library’s resources and services,” said Outreach Librarian Heather Snapp. Make your way to the first floor of Library West. We will treasure hunt from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come and go as you please! Even if you have 20 minutes between classes, we’d love for you to join us. You will also have an opportunity to meet lots of faculty, staff and students who work in the library. See you there! ...

The Library will remain closed through 9/27/24

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