Faculty frequently ask if sharing a scan of a chapter or article via Canvas is an acceptable use of copyrighted material. USF Policy (0-105) states that all faculty, staff, and students are responsible for their appropriate use of copyrighted materials, and provides a few guidelines to make it easy for faculty to evaluate their use of materials. It reminds us that a copy must only represent a small amount of the original work, that faculty should consider the four part fair use test if providing course readings under the fair use provision, copying should not be a substitution for the purchase of a book, should not include workbooks or test booklets, should include a copyright notice, and it recommends obtaining permissions if a reading is to be used over multiple semesters. As examples of what constitutes a small amount it elaborates: “a single chapter of a book, an article, or a few photos from a larger collection.” The USF Libraries’ Course Reserves service uses a system that automatically checks the length of requested readings for amounts in excess of one chapter/article or ten percent of a total work.
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Changes in the USF Libraries’ eBook Program
On November 1st the library sent out a message to the university about unpurchased titles being removed from our catalog. Many titles in the catalog are books that are leased titles, but not yet purchased from the vendors. When our patrons click on those items and use them more than 2 or 3 times, we purchase them and they become a permanent part of the collection. This is a new trend called “patron driven acquisitions” and has pretty much replaced traditional methods of adding to the collection. This has allowed libraries to move from a “just in case” method of purchase to a “just in time” model. With the expiration of Tech Fee money, the materials in the catalog that have not been purchased or used by patrons are going to be removed, so some things that have been in the catalog will no longer be there. However, items that have been used by patrons or for classes will be purchased before the expiration date. The librarians in Collections & Discovery are doing that analysis and selection now. We are hopeful that new Tech Fee money will be awarded so that we can continue to enhance our monograph selection. That being said, items that are e-books needed for courses and part of the textbook affordability program will continue to get high priority and will be purchased, along with requests from faculty and students that support research. If there are books that you need that you are worried could disappear, please send us a list of titles, and we will ensure that they are or have been purchased so that you do not lose access. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Pascual at lcpascua@usf.edu.
Library Hours During Winter Break
From December 10-14th the library will be open 7:30 AM to 6 PM. On Saturday the 15th hours will be 10 AM-6 PM. On Sunday December 16th hours are 12 PM-6 PM. From December 17-21st the library will be open 7:30 AM-6PM. The library will be closed over the winter break from December 22nd until January 2nd. The calendar for library hours is located here.
InterLibrary Loan Services Over the Holidays
Often the holidays are the time when many faculty members catch up on their research activities. This is just a reminder that many libraries close their services at that time of year,. Thus, if you need to use Interlibrary Loan services from USF Libraries to obtain materials for research, be aware that those services will be suspended from December 20th until January 2nd.
Visual Archive of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”: Race and Visuality in American Literature, Arts, Crafts, and Objects
From Monday, October 15th until January 31st, USF Libraries, Humanities Institute, and English Department present Dr. R. Ellis’s rich collection of visual art and other objects related to the 19C American abolitionist novel “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The exhibit features surprising and unusual competing interpretations of race and ethnicity, and prompts viewers to explore the diverse understanding of race relations, the abolitionist movement, and later civil-rights movements in the United States. This historical and literary exhibit is the largest collection of objects related to Stowe’s novel. Visit the Grace Allen Room, 4th Floor, USF Library, Tampa Campus. 4202 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
Introduction to Kanopy Streaming Videos
This quick video introduces a fantastic resource that the USF Library offers. It is the “educational Netflix” with classic and contemporary films along with nonfiction, documentary, and educational titles.
Books Save Lives Reception October 11th
Hear award-winning author Alex Flinn at the “Books Save Lives” Reception on October 11, 2018 from 5:30-7:30 PM at the USF Alumni Center. In addition to Ms. Flinn’s talk, you will have the opportunity to bid on autographed young adult books, posters, …Continue Reading
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Digital Scholarship Services has digitized a selection of material from USF Tampa Library’s Special Collections in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Included in our celebration are a couple of pieces of sheet music and five zarzuelas. For a detailed list of the material that has been digitized, see the post written by Copyright Librarian LeEtta Schmidt on the Digital Dialogues blog about it.
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Five Things You Need to Know about Course Reserves
1. Requesting items for course reserves is done through Canvas. Click here for instructions. 2. Items do not stay on reserve through the year. You will need to renew your request every semester for each individual item you need in your course. …Continue Reading
Library Hours During Break and Summer Sessions
During break library hours will change. Saturday, May 5, the library will be open 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 6 the library will be open 12pm-6pm. During the week the library will be open 8am-5pm. Starting May 14th, summer hours are from 7:30 am-12am Mon-Thursday. If you need to check library hours, click here.