The process of creating a research article for publication involves much more than writing, and the process of being published involves much more than article submission. A published article is new knowledge on which new research can be based, and likely represents …Continue Reading
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Online, Free Access to Research
Celebrating Open Access Week 2020Wouldn’t it be great if you could access scholarly research online without having to go through a pay wall or subscription service? Currently, most scholarly data, research, and information are only available through journal subscriptions, pay walls, logins, or library affiliations, making …Continue Reading
Open with Purpose: Taking Action to Build Structural Equity and Inclusion
Celebrating Open Access Week 2020For the last ten years, academic and research communities have participated in a global event, Open Access Week, “to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to …Continue Reading
Matter of Pride: LGBTQ+ History in USF Special Collections
Celebrating LGBTQ+ History MonthThis article was originally published in June 2020 in celebration of Pride Month. It has been updated with additional resources for LGBTQ+ History Month. In the LGBTQIA+ community, June represents the ongoing strides being made to fight for equality, create awareness, …Continue Reading
Home Sweet Homecoming
A new digital exhibit that reminds us there is no place like our home away from homeDrawing upon images and the memories of those who lived it, Home Sweet Homecoming is a tribute to our students past and present, the University we’ve built together, and a heartfelt reminder that there is no place like our home away from …Continue Reading
Meet Your #ONEUSF Libraries
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
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
Meet the Multifaceted Audrey Powers
Audrey Powers is an Associate Librarian at the USF Tampa Library and the librarian serving the College of The Arts (CoTA), including the Schools of Architecture & Community Design, Art & Art History, Music, Theatre & Dance, and the Institute for Research …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
Nicole Perez, Graduating Student Spotlight
Summer 2020 EditionNicole Perez Lopez is one of our front desk student assistants. This summer, she will be graduating with a Bachelor’s in Health Science and a minor in Deaf Studies! How has the Library aided in your academic goals? The library has been …Continue Reading