• FAU administration, faculty and staff
• FAU students
• Broward College, Indian River State College and Palm Beach Community College faculty, staff and students
• State University System faculty, staff and students
• Friends of the Libraries
• FAU Alumni Association members
• Florida Atlantic University benefactors

• Library Orientations for affiliated users
• Information Literacy Workshops
• Course-Related Library Instruction
• Graduate Research Workshops
• Reference Consultations

Professors are encouraged to arrange library orientations or course-related instructional sessions for their classes. It is recommended that a librarian meet with the professor prior to the date of the orientation or session. At that time they will discuss relevant student assignments and appropriate resources. The following rules apply to affiliated users:

• All orientations should be arranged at least two weeks in advance of the scheduled library visit.
• Professors are encouraged to provide the librarians with copies of the course syllabus or a library specific assignment at the time arrangements are made, to enhance the relevance of the library visit.
• Faculty are required to accompany their students as it has proven to enhance the effectiveness of instruction.
• 35 computers are available for hands on instruction.  
• Special arrangements can be made to provide instructional services outside of the library and/or to larger groups. Please make arrangements two weeks in advance in these cases.

FAU Libraries offer scheduled workshops throughout the semester. Topics may include Information Literacy, Graduate Research, RefWorks, and PowerPoint. Workshops on discipline-related databases and resources are offered as needed. Workshops are free, but space is limited.

Reference Consultations are available to affiliated patrons. By completing a Reference Consultation Request Form available online or at the reference desk.  Consultations may also be arranged by phone.  Requesters will be contacted by phone or email to arrange a consultation.

Questions regarding public service policies should be directed to Dawn Smith, Assistant Dean, Public Services.

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