Special Collections

The USF Libraries Special Collections advance the use of primary source materials by preserving and providing access to rare, unique, and strategic collections of significance. Located at USF Tampa and USF St. Petersburg, our distinctive special collections facilities welcome visitors in-person and online. Schedule a research room appointment, peruse our Digital Collections, or contact us for campus-specific resources.

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Rocky the Bull mascot in Special Collections

Strategic Collections

Florida Studies
Florida Studies

Extensive interdisciplinary resources emphasizing the history, culture, government, and industries of the Tampa Bay area.

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University Archives
University Archives

Materials documenting the University of South Florida’s past, present, and future.

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Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH)
Florida Environment & Natural History (FLENH)

The story of Florida’s environment, told through a repository of contemporary and historical resources.

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Civil Rights
Civil Rights

Collections highlighting significant events and efforts in and around St. Petersburg, FL

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Journalism
Journalism

Newspapers and primary source materials related to Tampa Bay journalism.

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USF Herbarium
USF Herbarium

A distinctive research collection of nearly 300,000 plant specimens.

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