The USF Libraries has partnered with Tennessee State University and the Wikimedia Foundation to present this introductory workshop to Wikipedia editing. Participants will learn how to create and edit Wikipedia pages during an hour-long virtual workshop presented by Wikimedia. The online workshop …Continue Reading
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Books Save Lives Award Event on Thursday, February 23, 1:45 PM
You are invited to the annual Books Save Lives award reception on February 23 at 1:45 PM celebrating Mindy McGinnis, 2023 award winner and author of Heroine. This award, originally given by the Florida Council of Teachers of English (FCTE) but now …Continue Reading
Featured Workshop for Black History Month on Friday, February 10, 2023 from 11 AM-2 PM
Introduction to Wikipedia: Black History Month Wikipedia Edit-a-thon is an online workshop being held Friday, February 10th from 11 AM-2PM about Wikipedia editing to improve content about African American History and culture. Partners for this workshop include USF Libraries, Tennessee State University …Continue Reading
Celebrating the Public Domain through Digitization
Join the USF Libraries in our annual celebration of the public domain through digitization! The public domain consists of material for which copyright protection has expired, was forfeit, or does not apply. The vast majority of materials in the public domain are …Continue Reading
Digital Media Commons and Student Technology Center (Multi-campus Tech Options)
The USF Libraries in Tampa and St. Pete offer faculty and students a wide range of software and hardware to help with various research and creative projects. Located at the Tampa library, the Digital Media Commons (DMC) workstations feature Adobe Creative Cloud, …Continue Reading
Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers
How did the Cuban sandwich become a symbol for a displaced people, win the hearts and bellies of America, and claim a spot on menus around the world? Andy Huse and Dr. Barbara Cruz will be speakers at an event on November …Continue Reading
Featured Workshop: Finding a Home for Your Manuscript
This online workshop on Thursday, October 20th, from 2-3 PM, is designed to show scholars how to research journals, their scope and rankings in order to find a good fit for their manuscripts. By the end of this workshop you will be …Continue Reading
Workshops for Researchers this Fall
USF Libraries is pleased to launch our 2022-23 Workshops for Researchers program, offering a wide array of research training for faculty, graduate students and USF researchers. Taught by expert faculty and librarian, our virtual workshops cover a range of essential data analysis …Continue Reading
Open Athens–New Authentication Method for Accessing Library Resources
On September 19, there will be a change in the way that USF faculty, staff, and students authenticate to use the USF Libraries’ resources. We will be moving from our current EZProxy authentication to OpenAthens, which will provide a more secure, reliable, …Continue Reading
Ecoliteracies for Climate Action in Florida
USF Libraries is excited to share that a new Open Educational Resource is launching this fall! The EcoLiteracies for Climate Action in Florida (ELCAF) portal is part of a larger collaborative effort between faculty in the USF Libraries, the College of Education, …Continue Reading