Graduate Student Resources

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Research Services

Comprehensive research support services to enhance your graduate studies and research projects.

Research Consultation Request

Request a consultation with a librarian to save time & learn about specialized resources for research. Get personalized guidance tailored to your specific research needs.

Schedule Research Consultation
Find My Librarian

Find the library liaison who serves as a point of contact for your discipline.

Citation Tools & Guides

Lists citation software available from the USF Libraries and links to other helpful resources.

Geographic Information Systems

GIS helps you analyze spatial location and organize layers of information to visualize your data.

Copyright Info

Information about copyright, fair use, and librarian assistance.

Theses and Dissertations

Finding Print & Electronic Theses and Dissertations at USF, in North America, and the World.

Graduate Student Lockers

Request a locker in the USF Graduate Student Reading Room for one semester.

Scholarly Communications

Support for USF faculty and graduate student research productivity.

Data Sets & Sources

Data & Statistics

Open access data & statistic repositories, organized by subject.

Data Management Planning

Resources for creating management plans for NSF proposals and external funding.

Business Data Sets

Wharton Research Data Services and INTRINIO access.

GeoPortal Dataset Collection

USF faculty and student datasets on environmental sustainability.

Teaching & Classroom Support

Resources and services to enhance your teaching and instructional activities as a graduate student.

Library Online Workshops

Workshops for Researchers and research & skills based interactive, online tutorials to enhance your academic skills.

Access Online Workshops
Library Instruction Request

Schedule a library instruction session for classes you’re teaching or assisting with.

Request Instruction Session
Course & Subject Online Guides

Provide quick & customized access to USF Libraries content.

Course & Textbook Reserves

Request textbook and e-reserves for your canvas courses.

Presentation/Media Scheduling

Request & schedule media materials (USF campus: Tampa).

Textbook Affordability Project

Resources to help you find low or no-cost textbook options for your students.

Technology Support

Technical resources and support to enhance your research and academic work.

Connecting from Off Campus

Provides instructions for accessing USF resources that require authentication, such as databases and journals.

Access Connection Guide
Printing in the Library

Information about printing services available in the Library and Information Commons.

View Printing Info
Laptop Checkout

Borrow laptops for short-term use in the library.

Student Technology Center

Academic computing helpdesk and digital makerspace (USF St. Petersburg).

Collections

Access and borrowing services for library materials and resources.

Borrowing & Renewing Materials

Borrowing Policy Quick Reference & renewal request forms for library materials.

InterLibrary Loan & PRONTO

Borrow materials from other libraries or have articles & chapters scanned and emailed to you.