Getting Started at FSU Libraries

This guide will get you started using FSU Libraries' resources and services and provide useful information about how to perform research in an university environment. This guide contains the following information:

• ​Top 5 Things to Know about FSU Libraries as a new students
• ​Using your FSU Card to swipe into the library. 
• Evaluating sources for credibility to ensure a legitimate research process. 
• Database Basics so you can find the resources you need. 
• Scholarly vs. Non-Scholarly information on how to distinguish different kinds of articles. 
• Peer Review Articles to find out more about the peer review process and how to find peer reviewed articles. 
• Plagiarism and Citation Help so you can avoid plagiarism and properly cite your sources. 

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The Florida State University Libraries include eight libraries on the Tallahassee Campus:

• Robert Manning Strozier Library
• Dirac Science Library
• Claude Pepper Library
• College of Music Allen Library
• College of Communication and Information Goldstein Library
• College of Law Research Center
• College of Medicine Maguire Medical Library
• FAMU-FSU Engineering Library

Library Hours are subject to change due to events outside of the library's control. If you are planning a visit, be sure to check the library hours a few days prior to your visit to obtain the most current hours of operation.

Visit the website for maps and directions to the eight libraries on campus.

Online Access to Library Resources
In addition to visiting the libraries in person, you have access to all of the libraries' resources online. When you attempt to access the libraries' website, you will be prompted to login with your FSU ID/password. This is the same ID and password you use to login to Blackboard. Once you are logged in, you can access all of the libraries' databases and other resources.