Atlanta, GA -- April 2, 2026. Florida Atlantic University Libraries has joined the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) as of April 1, 2026, adding a new milestone in Florida Atlantic University's continued growth as an R1 research institution. The decision was approved by a vote of ASERL member libraries during the consortium's Fall 2025 membership meeting.

"We are pleased to welcome Florida Atlantic University to our close-knit community of research libraries," said Dr. Leslie Sharp, President of ASERL's Board of Directors and Dean of Libraries at Georgia Tech. "Florida Atlantic University's libraries have shown impressive momentum and a strong commitment to supporting research and learning. We look forward to the collaborations and new perspectives they will bring to our network."

Founded in 1956, ASERL brings together leading research libraries across the Southeast to advance collaboration in resource sharing, professional development, and innovative library services. With the addition of Florida Atlantic University, the consortium will expand to 40 member institutions working together to broaden access to knowledge and strengthen support for researchers, students, and their communities.

As an ASERL member, Florida Atlantic University Libraries will participate in a wide range of collaborative initiatives, including shared collections, professional development programs, and regional partnerships designed to expand access to resources and expertise across member institutions.

"We are honored to join the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries and collaborate with such an accomplished group of institutions," said Dr. Linda Marie Golian-Lui, Dean of Florida Atlantic University Libraries. "As a Top 100 Carnegie R1 University and Opportunity Institution, Florida Atlantic is continuing to expand its research impact and student success. As our hometown academic library, we look forward to strengthening partnerships that benefit researchers across the region."

About ASERL

Founded in 1956, ASERL is one of the largest of regional research library consortia in the United States and recognized as a national leader in cooperative research library programming. ASERL provides highly acclaimed programming, cultivates important conversations, and nurtures relationships among library leaders in the Southeast. By working together, ASERL members provide and maintain unique, top-quality resources and services for the students, faculty, and citizens of their respective communities. ASERL is housed within the Robert W. Woodruff Library at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at www.aserl.org.

About Florida Atlantic University Libraries

Florida Atlantic University Libraries serve more than 30,000 students and faculty across campuses in Boca Raton, Jupiter, Fort Pierce, Davie, and Fort Lauderdale, as well as through virtual services, with partnerships extending to Broward College and Palm Beach State College. As a vital academic hub supporting Florida Atlantic's R1 research mission, the Libraries provide access to more than 3 million items, extensive digital resources, and expert research services that support teaching, learning, and scholarship across disciplines. Home to distinctive collections such as the Marvin & Sybil Weiner Spirit of America Collection, the Alan B. and Charna Larkin American Presidential Study, the Jaffe Center for Book Arts, and the Recorded Sound Archives, the Libraries preserve cultural heritage while advancing discovery and innovation for the university and the broader community. Learn more at www.library.fau.edu(opens in new window).