Special Collections is hosting a very special conversation, originally scheduled for #WomensHistoryMonth, with Edie Daly (She/Her/Hers), local lesbian activist and community organizer, and S. L. Crawley, PhD (They/Them/Theirs), Associate Professor in the USF Department of Sociology. Monday, April 18th 6PM, virtual via …Continue Reading
The 20th century marked a watershed century for the women’s labor movement, starting with the progressive era and evolving as world wars and the women’s rights movements reshaped how society responded to a gender-integrated workforce. As we continue to celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth and accomplishments of women, this week we’re taking a look at this evolution through documents. …Continue Reading
The Board of the National Numeracy Network (NNN) has selected Dean Todd Chavez of the University of South Florida Libraries for the Bernie Madison Outstanding Achievement Award. The NNN gratefully acknowledges Dean Chavez’s vision, leadership, and contributions to the establishment of their …Continue Reading
March is #WomensHistoryMonth, a time to reflect on, give voice to, and celebrate the lives of women throughout history. Women of the Tampa Bay area have no shortage of stories to tell, and many of their stories are available in USF Libraries and Tampa Special Collections. The Women’s Energy Bank was a non-profit organization run for women, by women, and … Continue Reading
In partnership with the USF Center for Victim Advocacy & Violence Prevention, a new display showcases Black Women Anti-Violence Activists. The display includes a collection of books, journals, and media resources that are accessible by students, and have been specifically curated in honor of Black Heritage and Women’s History Month. … Continue Reading
March marks the University of South Florida’s celebration of Women’s History Month and an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women throughout history and contemporary society. Throughout its history, USF has benefitted tremendously from amazingly accomplished women. The following article highlights just a few of their remarkable contributions. … Continue Reading
Fair Use/Fair Dealing week is an international celebration of exceptions in copyright laws that allow for certain uses of copyrighted material in order to encourage new art and creativity. Fair use week runs from February 21–25, 2022 and was originally supported by the Association of Research Libraries…. Continue Reading
In 2016, students of USF History professor Dr. K. Stephen Prince created an exhibit on the Civil Rights Movement utilizing fifteen archival collections housed in USF Tampa Special Collections. The items displayed are accompanied by information that expounds on the importance of the material, calling on the reader to think more deeply about their historical context and significance. … Continue Reading
The Cuban Pathways exhibition opens at the Tampa Bay History Center on Friday, February 11, 2022, telling the 500-year story of Cuba and its ties to Tampa. The exhibit features a Chug Boat digitally scanned and preserved by USF Libraries Digital Heritage …Continue Reading
Each year in February, the New York Academy of Medicine Library sponsors #ColorOurCollections, an annual coloring festival promoted on social media, where libraries, museums, archives, and other cultural organizations around the world are invited to share images from their collections for coloring. …Continue Reading