University Library
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Welcome to the Library! We provide access to hundreds of online databases, thousands of e-journals, thousands of e-books, and innumerable print books that we can borrow from across the state of Florida and beyond. We maintain several different computer lab spaces, including a specialty software lab. We offer group study rooms that can be reserved online via D!BS and we provide other versatile study space throughout our building. One of our greatest assets is our staff, who offer expertise in the areas of customer service, research, instruction, and much more. While we are open to the public, off site access to databases, e-books, and e-journals are limited to current students, faculty, and staff.
Fri, Oct 31FAFSA FridaysFor four Fridays in October, we will be hosting FAFSA Friday. Join us on October 10, 17, 24, and 31. A staff member from the Office of Financial Aid will sit with you one-on-one and help you fill out your 2026-2027 FAFSA. Please be sure to bring the following: A laptop FSA login (Username & Password) 2024 tax info Snacks will be served. We hope to see you there!
Fri, Oct 31FAFSA FridaysNeed help navigating the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)? Whether you're applying for the first time or renewing your application, we're here to guide you through it—step by step. Join us for personalized, one-on-one assistance with completing your FAFSA. Our trained staff will help you understand the process, gather the right documents, and ensure your application is submitted accurately and on time. ✅ What to bring: Your laptop Your FSA ID and Password 📌Let’s make sure you get the financial aid you deserve.
Mon, Nov 3Check It Out Mini Workshops: Printing and TechnologyStop by to get the details on printing in the library. From classic black and white to color to 3D, there isn't much you can't print at the library! Student workers will show you how easy, quick, and inexpensive it is to get prints of your work. Workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!
Wed, Nov 5Scholar Series Student Edition: Bower School of Music Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion Area Chamber EnsemblesBower School of Music Chamber Ensemble will play live from the Data Visualization Wall. All are welcome; snacks will be served in person, or you can join us virtually through Teams. The link will be available on the day of the event. Registration is encouraged, but not required.
Fri, Nov 7Check It Out Mini Workshops: Equipment for CheckoutSure you can check out books, but we have so much more you can borrow for free! Calculators, laptops, cameras, dry-erase markers... the list goes on! Library student ambassadors will add it up for you and show you how easy it is to get your hands on them. Workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!
Mon, Nov 10Check It Out Mini Workshops: Books & Call NumbersThere are so many books in the stacks on the upper floors. How do you even find the right one? Our student ambassadors have you covered. See how easy it is to look up a title, understand the call number, and find it on the shelf. All workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend will have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!
Wed, Nov 12The Arts at the LibraryShowcasing you! An evening of fine arts, music, theater, and literature! See what the FGCU community has been creating with a showcase of creativity. All are welcome to present their artistic creations, whether it is a reading, screening, performance, or digital display of current artwork. Please get in touch with Anna Karras for more information on participating: akarras@fgcu.edu
Thu, Nov 13Maps that Tell Stories: An Introduction to StoryMapJSLearn how to combine texts, images, and videos with maps using Knight Lab's Story Maps. A user-friendly tool, Story Maps can be utilized to deliver spatially based content for presentations, projects, and personal narratives. In the workshop, we will provide a brief tutorial using materials from University Archives and Special Collections, followed by hands-on practice.
Fri, Nov 14Check It Out Mini Workshops: DatabasesOur databases contain multitudes of information! Lots of students need articles for research papers, but how do you find them with so much area to cover? Luckily, our student ambassadors can show you the way to start. Drop in for a quick demonstration of how to search for articles that your professors want to see on your bibliography. All workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend will have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!
Wed, Nov 19Scholar Series: Chatting Research: Enhancing Your Scholarly Toolkit with Generative AIJoin us for lunch and a lecture by Dr. Billy Gunnels from the Department of Biological Sciences titled "Chatting Research: Enhancing Your Scholarly Toolkit with Generative AI." All are welcome; lunch will be served in person, or join virtually via Teams. (The Teams link will be made available the morning of the program and is accessible by clicking HERE.) Registration is encouraged but not required.
Thu, Nov 20Check It Out Mini Workshops: Library SpacesWe are more than just books! There are lots of places in the library you might not even know about. Want to 3D print something? Record and produce a podcast? See an incredible museum-quality exhibit? We've got you covered. Our student workers will guide you through the stacks to the Makerspace, the Media Production Studios, the Archives, and more! All workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend can have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!- Mon, Dec 1Check It Out Mini Workshops: Printing and TechnologyStop by to get the details on printing in the library. From classic black and white to color to 3D, there isn't much you can't print at the library! Student workers will show you how easy, quick, and inexpensive it is to get prints of your work. Workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!
- Fri, Dec 5Check It Out Mini Workshops: Equipment for CheckoutSure you can check out books, but we have so much more you can borrow for free! Calculators, laptops, cameras, dry-erase markers... the list goes on! Library student ambassadors will add it up for you and show you how easy it is to get your hands on them. Workshops last 15 minutes or less, and all students who attend have a chance to win swag. Get smart about the library and check it out!
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