Elevate Your Research. Expand Your Reach.
At the University of South Florida Libraries, we empower faculty to amplify the significance of their research, strengthen their grant proposals, and communicate the impact of their research through a robust suite of specialized services. Whether you’re preparing a federal grant, developing a community-engaged project, seeking to broaden the societal impact of your project, or assessing the impact your research, our expert teams are here to support you every step of the way.
What We Offer
Our Integrated Research & Impact Services (IRIS) Team serves as a collaborative hub for faculty seeking to integrate high-impact, public-facing components into their research. We help translate your scholarship into meaningful engagement with diverse audiences and track the impact of your research with verifiable evidence.
Sign up for the IRIS newsletter, or connect with the USF Libraries IRIS Team to schedule a consultation or explore how we can support your next proposal.
Our Specialized Services
The USF Libraries Copyright Services can provide researchers with customized solutions and in-depth consultations on rights management of research products, license selection to increase the reach and reuse of research, as well as utilization of copyrighted material within research and grant projects.
Tier I: Customized consultation on rights management and permissions seeking as well as introductory workshops for project teams.
Tier II: Location of rights holders and permissions requesting, copyright registration, drafting permissions releases, specialized training for project personnel.
Access to USF Libraries Collections
If you have co-PIs set up by your department as Courtesy Faculty at USF to guarantee them access to USF resources and Libraries collections, please contact Carol Ann Borchert, Senior Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery, at borchert@usf.edu with information on the parameters of your grant. Please be advised that remote access to the electronic collections available through the University of South Florida Libraries is limited to authorized users defined in license agreements as current USF students, faculty, and staff (see Library Resources User Terms).Collection Analysis Services
The Libraries can provide collection reports for grants that require an analysis of a collection subset or subject area. Contact Carol Ann Borchert, Senior Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery, borchert@usf.edu, at least 4 business days in advance with:- links to peer library collections
- samples of successful projects
- scope of project
- instructions for the grant requirement of the analysis
Analyzing, visualizing, and managing data are key considerations for any research project and may be foundational requirements for grants. Research data management services include the organization and storage of research data for public consumption.
Tier I: Small to moderate scale data storage (under 5TB) and data management planning in line with best practices. Identification of disciplinary specific data sources and indicators, selection of analysis and visualization tools.
Tier II: Data consulting services, including visualization platforms such as Tableau and statistical analysis with tools such as python and R.
USF Libraries Digital Initiatives supports faculty creation of multimodal digital pedagogy projects leveraging primary sources. Whether those sources originate in the USF Archives or from faculty research, the team can support faculty through project planning and management of innovative user interface development that enhances engagement with materials.
Tier I: Consulting, reviewing and planning digital projects or exhibitions; Exhibit creation related to library strategic areas; Support for use of digital exhibit platforms.
Tier II: Bespoke training programs; Multimodal resource hubs and website interfaces; Requirements for products in under 3 months.
The Geospatial Collections Team can help faculty with the translation and analysis of research data via GIS software for enhanced project development as well as engaging user interactions.
Tier I: GIS software orientation; basic project development and organization; data acquisition consultations; low level cartographic production.
Tier II: Moderate to advanced cartographic production and data visualization; geospatial data analysis and processing; interactive GIS application development and consultation.
Digital Initiatives provides bespoke collection structures designed to support a positive user experience with the highest level of digital preservation standards to meet the needs of granting agencies.
Tier I: Small scale digitization or reformatting of objects (under 500 objects) in-house using standard equipment including metadata support, transcription, and editing; development of basic Digital Commons collections.
Tier II: Large scale digitization or reformatting (over 500 objects), and/or the requirement to outsource or use specialized equipment.
The Scholarly Communications team supports USF faculty and graduate student research productivity and enhances the impact of that effort across the global research landscape. For USF affiliated researchers, Digital Commons offers a platform to host published materials, including textbooks, monographs, journals and OERs. The increased impact of openly archived research products can be easily tracked through Digital Commons search indexing and altmetrics.
Tier I: Platform hosting (i.e. Digital Commons), DOI registration, and ISBN registration.
Tier II: Copy editing, layout, and monograph indexing.
The USF Libraries Oral History Program (OHP) is home to more than thirty oral history collections with hundreds of interviews. The OHP provides customizable services to improve access and use of OH projects and enhance user experience.
Tier I: Consultation, ingesting faculty-completed oral history projects, rights releases; or assistance with editing and transcription of up to 20 recordings with a modest delivery date, data storage, and preservation needs.
Tier II: Collections with over 20 items; bespoke training programs; delivery requirements under 3 months.
From SciVal and InCites to PlumX and more, we help faculty measure and communicate the impact of their research and scholarship with custom researcher impact reports. After a quick consultation, we can equip researchers with:
- A deeper understanding of how their work is measured and perceived
- Tools to communicate impact
- Strategic insights to guide publishing, collaboration, and outreach
IRIS Workshops and Consultations are dynamic, faculty-centered, and designed to empower researchers with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and influence of their scholarly work.
By partnering with the Libraries, researchers gain:
- A deeper understanding of how their work is measured and perceived
- Tools to communicate impact to funders, peers, and the public
- Strategic insights to guide publishing, collaboration, and outreach
Why Partner with Us?
Interdisciplinary Expertise
Our librarians bring diverse skill sets to support projects across disciplines—from the humanities to STEM.
Customized Collaborations
We build sprint-style teams tailored to your project’s needs, ensuring efficient and focused support.
Grant-Ready Infrastructure
Our services are designed to align with NSF, NIH, and other major funder expectations for broader impacts and data stewardship.
Ready to Get Started?
Connect with the USF Libraries IRIS Team (usflibraries-IRIS@usf.edu) to schedule a consultation, request a research impact report, or explore how we can support your next grant proposal.
Request a Consultation
Meet with the IRIS team to discuss your project or impact report.
Request an Instruction Session
Arrange for an IRIS team member to give a workshop or lecture on our specialized service areas.