Dean of the USF Libraries

In my last update, I noted that we are making great progress on developing innovative research collections that will support our students and faculty. Two developments are particularly notable.

First, the USF Libraries, specifically the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library on the St. Petersburg campus, are partnering with the Florida Holocaust Museum to serve as the permanent home of the archive of Elie Wiesel, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning humanitarian and author. This is a very significant opportunity to contribute to a more peaceful and tolerant world.

Second, the USF Libraries and the College of Arts & Sciences have finalized a plan to transfer possession of and responsibility for the management and development of the USF Herbarium. With more than 270,000 specimens and associated research materials, the USF Herbarium compliments the Florida Environment & Natural History Collections strategy and ensures future preservation of this important research and teaching collection.

We are looking forward to a busy “acquisitions year” as we work to bring the collections to you!

Todd Chavez
Dean, USF Libraries
tchavez@usf.edu

Todd Chavez
Dean of the USF Libraries

B.A. Anthropology ’84 and M.A. Library and Information Science ’98


Administrative Contacts

Terry Hutchings Director for Library Initiatives tdhutchi@usf.edu | 813-974-4497
JoAnn DeLarm Administrative Assistant jdelarm@usf.edu | 813-974-1909