Reading Time: 4 minutesReviewing materials from special and archival collections with the intention to digitize them for wider public access requires more than just determining if something is in the public domain. There are several questions that are answered in the collection review process and several layers of rights that must be considered.
Category: Across the Academy
From Magazine to Algorithms: Thoughts After Watching The Devil Wears Prada 2
Reading Time: 3 minutesPost by Mrudula Ravada, Research Data Manager in USF Libraries’ Integrated Research and Impact Services department Twenty years ago, when The Devil Wears Prada first came out, I was obsessed with the fashion, the glamour, the sharp dialogue, and the fast-paced world …Continue Reading
USCO Virtual Card Catalog and Search Copyright Renewals
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’re researching materials published and registered between 1931 and 1963, figuring out their copyright status often means checking whether the copyright was renewed after the initial term. Enter the U.S. Copyright Office Virtual Card Catalog (USCO), a fascinating proof-of-concept tool that brings the U.S. Copyright Office’s card catalog online. Spanning records from 1870 to 1977.
Streaming Media and USF Libraries’ Media Collections
Reading Time: 2 minutesDid you know that the USF Libraries has a varied collection of media on VHS and DVD? While available to checkout for home or in class viewing, most homes and classrooms no longer have the equipment to make use of the films, documentaries, and television series stored in these old media formats.
Primo Research Assistant
Reading Time: 2 minutesEarlier this semester the USF Libraries catalog, powered by Primo and hosted by the Florida Virtual Campus Library Services, was upgraded with an AI research assistant. When searching with the Primo Research Assistant, your keywords or question will now be turned into …Continue Reading
Mapping Minds, Shaping the World: Recap of ESRI GIS Day 2024 at USF Libraries
Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing USF Libraries’ incredible GIS Day 2024 event in November, we are thrilled to announce that the presentation recordings are available for viewing in Digital Commons. This annual event brought together students, faculty, and GIS enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and their applications across various fields.
AI and Fair Use: Celebrating Fair Use Week 2025
Reading Time: 2 minutesFair Use Week 2025 takes place from February 24-28, 2025. This year, we are continuing to watch several court cases that could decide how generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools function or establish new understanding of how U.S. copyright law enables innovation and creative uses of copyrighted content through an exception known as fair use.
Open Access Week 2024
Reading Time: 2 minutesDuring the last full week of October each year, members of the research community come together for Open Access Week. Librarians and researchers around the globe take time to discuss the impact open access (OA) has had over the last few decades, identify recent trends in OA, and tackle new issues and problems in open access.