Guest Post from Carol Ann Davis, Assistant Dean of USF Libraries There has been some confusion about the streaming media collections in the library, so we are here to set the record straight! First of all…Did we cancel funding for Kanopy? No, …Continue Reading
The EdLib Report
Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images into Public Domain
In a stunning announcement, the Smithsonian Institution is releasing 2.8 million of its images into public domain. The dedicated search portal includes “data and material from all 19 Smithsonian museums, nine research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoo. In addition, they …Continue Reading
Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week
Commissioned by the Association of Research Libraries, Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week from February 24-28 is “designed to highlight and promote fair use/fair dealing, to explain these concepts and to celebrate successful stories. This downloadable Fair Use Fundamentals infographic explains what fair use …Continue Reading
Featured E-book: The Mindful School
Mindfulness strategies are being tested out in schools to help kids who display challenging behaviors. A new title about that has come out, The Mindful School: Transforming School Culture through Mindfulness and Compassion, by Patricia Jennings. This book covers mindfulness programs for …Continue Reading
Setting the Record Straight: Panic and Pandemics
In mid-February, Booklist, a reviewing source for libraries, compiled a list of books for librarians. The full list is given here. Contact your librarian at USF if you think these titles are useful for your teaching or your research. The library has …Continue Reading
Dr. Joan F. Kaywell Books Save Lives Award Reception
You are invited to come meet and greet with award recipient Sandra Uwiringiyimana author of How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 4-6 pm at the USF Alumni Center–Traditions Hall. Click here to …Continue Reading
Sage Research Methods Database
The SAGE Research Methods database includes a comprehensive collection of resources related to research methods with more than 1,000 books (such as Quantitative Applications in the Social Sciences series) reference works, journal articles and instructional videos to guide users about various research …Continue Reading