Monday, October 19 2020
4:30 p.m.
Category: Belonging and Equitable Access
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage & How It’s Shaped Tampa Bay
Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15Hispanic heritage is an integral part of Florida history. Within Tampa, Cuban, Venezuelan, Nicaraguan, Colombian, Spanish, and Puerto Rican cultures and influences have shaped the city. In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to recognize some of the icons that …Continue Reading
The Accurate American History Starter Pack
“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future.” – Theodore Roosevelt Historic and civic education are powerful tools that shape our worldview and provide insight into the understanding of current events, as well as our current socio-political climate. Learning …Continue Reading
Celebrate Archives Awareness Week
July 12-18, 2020Each July, the City of Tampa recognizes Archives Awareness Week as part of the city’s annual birthday celebrations. As one of the Tampa Bay area’s larger archival repositories, the USF Tampa Library Special Collections has celebrated with the city for many years. …Continue Reading
Celebrating African American Music Appreciation Month
African American Sheet Music CollectionCreated by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, and further commemorated by President Barack Obama, the month of June has been declared “African American Music Appreciation Month.” Originally called “Black Music Month,” June marks the celebration of African American music and its influence …Continue Reading
USF Libraries Stand Against Racism, Injustice, and Violence
Statement from the Dean
Anti-Racist Resources
Our recommendations for enlightenment during this trying timeAs we strive to overcome racial tension and fight injustice together, we want to provide integral anti-racist resources with our community. One way to educate ourselves is by reading books and sharing the Black experience in America. Our Libraries’ Diversity and Inclusion …Continue Reading