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SLS FAU: Getting Started

Basic Library Services

Learn more about basic library services available at the campus libraries of Florida Atlantic University.

OpenAthens - authenticate yourself to use our electronic resources!

Through a statewide initiative in coordination with FALSC and other institutions of the Florida College System and State University System libraries, the FAU Libraries is transitioning e-resources authentication from EZproxy to OpenAthens.

OpenAthens is a gateway service that provides access to the FAU Libraries' licensed electronic resources. For the first time, you will have access to the Libraries’ e-resources without needing to be on the Libraries’ website! You can use an Internet search engine like Google or go directly to a publisher’s website to access the Libraries “Athenized” e-resources via FAU Single Sign-On (SSO)!  

Research Consultations

Student With Instructor

A research consultation with a librarian can help you:

  • Define your research topic.
  • Focus your research process.
  • Locate the best resources on your topic.
  • ...and much more!

Request an appointment:

  • Sign up now!
  • Call (561) 297-3785.
  • Ask at a library service desk.

Locating Full-Text Articles

Select Find it @ FAU if the article you are looking for does not appear as full text in the database.