Category: USF Libraries News

Books Save Lives Event February 24th

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Please join us on Monday, February 24 from 1-2 PM (125G Library). The USF Libraries is sponsoring the annual Books Save Lives award event featuring author Han Nolan and their book  Running Past Dark.

Dissertation Forum 2025

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During spring break, we invite doctoral students to  join us for a three-day graduate dissertation forum and writing retreat featuring sessions on research, writing, and communication strategies that are tailored to thesis and dissertation writers. We’ll have workshops devoted to citation management, …Continue Reading

February Online Workshops for Researchers

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The library is offering some great workshops in February. Here are some highlights: Legal Research Demistified, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 11AM-12PM. Register here. Black History Month Wikipedia Workshop and Edit-a-thon. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 12:00pm-3:00PM. Register here. Tools to Identify Journals for Publication: Manuscript …Continue Reading

Gasparilla 101

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Andy Huse, Florida Studies Curator and Librarian in Special Collections at the Tampa Library offers an interesting post about the authenticity of the Jose Gaspar myth. The post traces the history of Gaspar’s legend as it woven through local folk tales.

Celebrating the Public Domain in 2025

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The USF Libraries celebrates its seventh year digitizing material from our collections in order to celebrate the public domain and Public Domain Day!  U.S. Copyright Law protects works of original authorship for a limited period of time.  At the end of this protection, those works fall …Continue Reading

Introduction to Archives Research in Special Collections

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The Special Collections department at USF’s Tampa campus contains books, maps, and artifacts, but much of its holdings are comprised of archival material. This brief informational digital exhibit provides viewers with an introduction to archives and some helpful information about utilizing the …Continue Reading

USF Libraries Announce New Broader Impacts Service for Faculty

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USF Libraries is excited to announce the launch of our new Broader Impacts Team. The Broader Impacts Team advances faculty scholarship and research at USF by deploying specialized services designed to enhance research impact, education, and community engagement. Consultation with the Broader Impacts …Continue Reading

Tampa Library Renovations Begin

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Changes are underway at the USF Libraries. The Tampa library building, opened in 1961, is undergoing a major renovation to its front entrance that will ensure a secure and comfortable experience for patrons and staff alike. Renovations begin in late November and …Continue Reading

Library Hours Over Break

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The USF Libraries will be operating on limited hours over break (8AM-6 PM) from December 13-December 22nd and will be closed with the rest of the university from December 23rd-January 3rd.