At the 33rd Annual Welcome Breakfast, the USF Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) celebrated two USF Libraries employees, Britney Edwards and Tammi Wilds. Britney was honored as a new African American employee at the Tampa Library, where she was recently hired …Continue Reading
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Welcome to Our New Visiting Librarians!
Brandi Jagars and Emily Norton start August 20, 2021The USF Libraries Research and Instruction unit are delighted to welcome two new visiting faculty members: Brandi Jagars and Emily Norton. Both Brandi and Emily are already USF Libraries’ employees who have recently completed their Master’s in Library and Information Science. As …Continue Reading
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Celebrating Homecoming 2020Happy Homecoming University of South Florida! In 2019, we kicked off USF Homecoming with our very first LIB Fest: a bringing together of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni—celebrating being a Bull—and introducing you to our many services, unique collections and materials, …Continue Reading
Welcome Ling He!
Introducing our new Metadata AnalystThe USF Libraries hosts millions of information resources, and the department who manages these resources is Collections & Discovery (C&D). Not only do they acquire, organize, and maintain our collections, but ensure that they’re balanced, secure, discoverable, and accessible – allowing our students and faculty to explore materials from around the world. As C&D’s new metadata analyst, Ling He processes data for e-books at the Libraries. Meet Ling!
Welcome Matt Barganier!
Introducing our new Collections Specialist in our Oral History ProgramThe USF Libraries’ Oral History Program (OHP) is a free online repository of original interviews that explore Florida’s political, economic, social, and cultural issues. These rich resources offer unparalleled opportunities for researchers to explore, and as the program’s new collections specialist, Matt Barganier will be preparing, transcribing, and annotating these oral history recordings — making them more accessible and readily available to the public. Meet Matt!
Welcome Joyce Sams!
We are excited to introduce our new Staff Assistant in Human ResourcesIn the USF Tampa Library, we have a team of hardworking human resources staff that are integral to our Libraries’ success. The newest edition to the HR team, Joyce Sams, offers a helpful and friendly face as the new staff assistant. Joyce shares, “Learning and using the skills for position competency has been a process that’s allowed me to enjoy new ways to accomplish things and assist our employees.” She’s also been working heavily on recruiting for the current open positions at the Tampa Library. Meet Joyce!
Welcome Jaime Rogers!
Introducing our new Project ArchaeologistAs our new project archaeologist in Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections, Jaime Rogers is helping his team collect 3D terrestrial and GPS data for many projects – but his main role is directing ongoing excavations at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS). “CCAFS is a very exciting place to work as an archaeologist. The island has been occupied for thousands of years, and affords the opportunity to learn about unique aspects of human culture – from pre-Columbian shell mounds to historic fishing villages to launch complexes,” he shares. Meet Jaime!
Welcome Austin Thommas!
We are excited to introduce Austin Thommas, the new Library Specialist at the USF Libraries!We are excited to introduce our new Library Specialist, who is part of the Library Services Desk team. Austin will be in charge of Course Reserves, securing course-related materials for students that are selected by faculty. Austin started with us as a student assistant in 2015, and became staff in January 2019. He’s excited to work with student assistants that he can see growing professionally and academically, and like himself, we’re honored to be a part of that same journey. Meet Austin!
Welcome Denise Wright!
The USF Libraries are excited to introduce Denise Wright, our new GIS Analyst!We are excited to introduce our new GIS Analyst, who is part of our DHHC team. Denise compiles data to help create our unique digital collections, and is currently creating a 360-photo tour of the Moseley Homestead in Brandon, Florida, a historic 1886 home. Denise is excited to “be somewhere innovative with cutting edge software, equipment, and minds open to new ideas,” and we’re excited to have her. Meet Denise!
Welcome Jeff Hadsock!
The USF Libraries are excited to introduce our new Library Operations Supervisor, Jeff Hadsock!The Library Services Desk is the face of the Tampa Library, the first floor one-stop-shop offering a welcoming environment for every patron throughout the day and night. As the new Library Operations Supervisor, Jeff Hadsock is excited to make the library an enjoyable place to visit and work.