FAU Libraries General Research Guide: Welcome

In much of society, research means to investigate something you do not know or understand. ~~ Neil Armstrong

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it? ~~ Albert Einstein

And I really do think that the difficulty of research makes it more real to you than punching a thing to find out how many men were killed at this particular action. ~~ Shelby Foote

Every problem can be solved as long as they use common sense and apply the right research and techniques. ~~ Daymond John

Summer 2021 Semester Hours (Boca Raton):

The library building is open for the Spring 2021 semester from 7:35 am - 6:00 p.m., Monday-Friday (see our hours page for any changes). Many of us are still working remotely, and are available to to meet with you virtually.

It's easy to reach us! 

• Ask a Librarian (Sunday-Thursday 10 am-midnight; Friday/Saturday 10 am-5 pm)
• Library Virtual Help (8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F)
• Lib2Go resources
• Subject Specialist/Liaisons
• Virtual Office Hours (by appointment)
• Contactless Materials Delivery (how to get books, etc.)

Partner Campus Library Hours:​

Instruction and Engagement Services staff provide assistance to the FAU community in using both the electronic and print collection resources. 

See our DIY LibGuide and Video Tutorials when you have questions on how to use the library, do research, and find information.