Kristina Keogh has been named the new dean of the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library at the USF St. Petersburg campus. Keogh comes to USF after being the director of library services for the past six years at the Alfred R. Goldstein Library at Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL. …Continue Reading
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Millions of Years in the Making: A New Platform for the Karst Information Portal
June 6th is the National Day of Caves and Karst, and we’re celebrating with the official launch of the newly redesigned Karst Information Portal (KIP). For 2021 and 2022, the scientific community is also engaging in the International Year of Cave and Karsts, a global celebration organized by the International Union of Speleology.[1] Caves and karsts are geological formations that play a significant role in Florida’s environment. …Continue Reading
The Oracle in the Archives: The Grim Reaper of Pizza
The push for the USF Libraries to digitize the college’s student newspaper, The USF Oracle, began several years before I was hired as a staff member in the building. Alumni and researchers alike have always been interested in being able to view campus newspapers, and the more that they could view online, the better… …Continue Reading
Kenu Louissaint, Graduating Student Spotlight
Kenu 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
Jessica 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
Stephanie 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
Tina 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
Christina 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
Tiera 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
Skyya Edwards, Graduating Student Spotlight
Skyya Edwards is a Student Assistant at the USF Tampa Library, working at the Front Desk. She is graduating this spring with her Bachelor’s in Film and New Media. Skyya loves to dance, eat, sleep, and watch TV, and enjoys colorguard and …Continue Reading