Christoper Kiahtipes, Ph.D., curator of the USF Libraries’ Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH) collections, has been awarded a $152,407 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project “Collaborative Research: Resilience, Experimentation, and Collapse in Small-Scale Fisheries.” Kiahtipes is co-principal investigator …Continue Reading
Category: Awards & Recognition
Apply for USF Libraries awards and scholarships by May 19!
May 19 is the application deadline for USF Libraries awards and scholarships! Research awards, essay prizes, and scholarships are available in a variety of topics including: LGBT Research Award, Tampa campus, up to $500–submit an essay about how you will be incorporating …Continue Reading
USF Librarian, Jessica Szempruch, Wins Florida Library Association’s 2023 Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Award
USF Libraries are thrilled to announce that Jessica Szempruch, librarian at USF Sarasota-Manatee, has received the Florida Library Association’s 2023 Outstanding Scholarly Contribution Award. Jessica is honored alongside colleague Kati (Hinds) Block, assistant director of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus Office of Student …Continue Reading
“The Cuban Sandwich” Wins Gold at Florida Book Awards
The Cuban Sandwich: A History in Layers, lead authored by USF Libraries’ Andy Huse, has been selected as the Gold medal winner in the 2022 Florida Book Awards Cooking category. The Florida Book Awards exists to recognize, honor, and celebrate the best …Continue Reading
Kenu Louissaint, Graduating Student Spotlight
Spring 2022 EditionKenu Louissaint is a Student Assistant at the USF Tampa Library, working in Stacks and at the Front Desk. He is graduating this spring with his Bachelor’s in Business Management! Outside of work and studying, Kenu enjoys playing basketball and writing inspirational …Continue Reading
Jessica Santory, Graduating Student Spotlight
Spring 2022 EditionJessica Santory is the Information Commons Student Assistant on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. She is graduating this spring with her Bachelor’s in English Literature! When she has time between assignments and deadlines, Jessica enjoys studying Tarot and Astrology and attending paranormal events. …Continue Reading
Stephanie Mackin, Graduating Student Spotlight
Spring 2022 EditionStephanie Mackin is the Stacks Supervisor at the USF Tampa Library. She is graduating this spring with her Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS). Outside of work and studying, Stephanie watches a lot of movies, plays video games, visits museums, and …Continue Reading
Tina Pierson, Graduating Student Spotlight
Spring 2022 EditionTina Pierson is the Overnight Library Specialist, working the Circulation Desk at the USF Tampa Library. She is graduating this spring with her Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS). She enjoys crafts of any kind and cooking, and making homemade gifts …Continue Reading
Christina Wisz Stevens, Graduating Student Spotlight
Spring 2022 EditionChristina Wisz Stevens is the Associate Director of Development for the USF Libraries on the Tampa campus. She is graduating this spring with her Master of Public Administration (MPA). Christina loves checking out new restaurants with her husband Dalton, taking their sweet …Continue Reading
Tiera Nelson, Graduating Student Spotlight
Spring 2022 EditionTiera Nelson is a Human Resources Student Assistant at the USF Tampa Library. She is graduating this spring with her Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Outside of work and studying, Tiera enjoys nature and taking in different sceneries. She shares, “It has …Continue Reading