/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usMon, 16 Sep 2024 15:11:38 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2024/usf-libraries-unlocks-local-african-american-history.aspxA bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community鈥檚 lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the USF Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at USF St. Petersburg and online.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 11:48:22 USF Libraries preserves local African American historyA bountiful repository of local African American artifacts spanning more than 150 years provides a glimpse into the community鈥檚 lives, struggles and achievements in Tampa Bay. Rare books, personal papers, photographs and even property records are available in the USF Tampa campus library, the Nelson Poynter Library at USF St. Petersburg and online.51在线: A Preeminent Research University/news/2024/usf-libraries-unlocks-local-african-american-history.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,University NewsBlack Heritage Month,Daphne Kotschessa Almodovar,MyUSF,USF Librarieshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/kristina-keogh-named-new-dean-of-nelson-poynter-library.aspxKristina 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.External ArticleTue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:00 Kristina Keogh named new dean of the Nelson Poynter Memorial LibraryKristina 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.Photo of Kristina Keoghhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/kristina-keogh-named-new-dean-of-nelson-poynter-library.aspxUniversity NewsNelson Poynter Memorial Library,USF Libraries/news/2022/pride-month-celebrates-usfs-lgbtq-community.aspxThe 51在线 is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Pride Month celebrates USF鈥檚 LGBTQ+ communityThe 51在线 is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Graphic says, "USF celebrates Pride Month"/news/2022/pride-month-celebrates-usfs-lgbtq-community.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,Student SuccessCISOGI,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,USF Foundation,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/the-florida-ornithological-society-nests-at-the-usf-libraries/The USF Libraries are pleased to announce a new partnership with the 51在线 Ornithological Society (FOS). Considering the Libraries鈥� many previous successes with environmental scholars and the Audubon Society of 51在线, the FOS seemed like a natural fit to join the 51在线 Environment and Natural History nest.External ArticleTue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 The 51在线 Ornithological Society nests at the USF LibrariesThe USF Libraries are pleased to announce a new partnership with the 51在线 Ornithological Society (FOS). Considering the Libraries鈥� many previous successes with environmental scholars and the Audubon Society of 51在线, the FOS seemed like a natural fit to join the 51在线 Environment and Natural History nest.From FOS archives: FOS birding expedition in the Bahamas, 1996.https://lib.usf.edu/news/the-florida-ornithological-society-nests-at-the-usf-libraries/University NewsUSF Libraries/news/2022/usf-libraries-create-history-not-just-preserve-it.aspxFrom solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about 51在线鈥檚 iconic bird, several resources at the USF Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 USF Libraries create history, not just preserve itFrom solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about 51在线鈥檚 iconic bird, several resources at the USF Libraries have helped create actionable outcomes.USF Tampa library surrounded by a collage of historical imagery. Text says, more than books?/news/2022/usf-libraries-create-history-not-just-preserve-it.aspxUniversity NewsDigital Heritage and Humanities Collection,MyUSF,Torie Doll,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/karam-collection-at-the-tampa-museum-of-art/For the first time, dozens of ancient objects from the Farid Karam, M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection will be available to the general public.External ArticleWed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 USF Libraries collection on display at the Tampa Museum of ArtFor the first time, dozens of ancient objects from the Farid Karam, M.D. Lebanon Antiquities Collection will be available to the general public.Bust of young man holding palm frondhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/karam-collection-at-the-tampa-museum-of-art/University NewsTampa Museum of Art,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-how-its-shaped-tampa-bay/Hispanic heritage is an integral part of 51在线 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 have contributed to shaping our city through business, government, education, and sports.External ArticleMon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Celebrating Hispanic heritage and how it鈥檚 shaped Tampa BayHispanic heritage is an integral part of 51在线 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 have contributed to shaping our city through business, government, education, and sports.Cigar makers working with cigar presses at the A. Santaella and Company factory in 1934https://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-how-its-shaped-tampa-bay/University NewsHispanic Heritage,MyUSF,USF Libraries/news/2021/universitys-longest-serving-non-faculty-staff-member.aspxAs a child, Florence Jandreau remembers peeking through the woods and trees to see the new university in town. At the time, she could have never imagined the impact USF would have on her life or that she would one day retire as the university鈥檚 longest-serving non-faculty staff member.Rocky D. BullMon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Fifty years: USF Libraries employee to retire as the university鈥檚 longest-serving non-faculty staff memberAs a child, Florence Jandreau remembers peeking through the woods and trees to see the new university in town. At the time, she could have never imagined the impact USF would have on her life or that she would one day retire as the university鈥檚 longest-serving non-faculty staff member.USF employee Florence Jandreau with the text "Thank you for 50 years of service to USF"/news/2021/universitys-longest-serving-non-faculty-staff-member.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/the-lost-african-american-cemeteries-of-tampa-bay-whats-being-done-to-remember-them/USF librarians are working with USF researchers and the Tampa Bay community to identify living next-of-kin for those forgotten while bringing historical injustices to light.External ArticleFri, 11 Jun 2021 00:00:00 The lost African American cemeteries of Tampa Bay & what鈥檚 being done to remember themUSF librarians are working with USF researchers and the Tampa Bay community to identify living next-of-kin for those forgotten while bringing historical injustices to light.People gathered at the location of the Gas Plant neighborhood cemeteries in St. Petersburg. Photo by David Shedden.https://lib.usf.edu/news/the-lost-african-american-cemeteries-of-tampa-bay-whats-being-done-to-remember-them/Research and InnovationUSF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/the-tampa-chapter-links-incorporated/The USF Tampa Library acquired a particularly special collection: The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Incorporated archives, one of the oldest and largest volunteer organizations in the country. The organization has a membership of more than 16,000 women of color committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic endurance of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.External ArticleMon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Selects USF Libraries to House ArchivesThe USF Tampa Library acquired a particularly special collection: The Tampa Chapter of The Links, Incorporated archives, one of the oldest and largest volunteer organizations in the country. The organization has a membership of more than 16,000 women of color committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic endurance of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.Dr. Juel Shannon Smith (center/left) and Tampa Chapter President Marsha Lewis Brown (right) presenting a donation to support the oral history project to USF Libraries Associate Director of Development Christina Wisz (center/right) and Associate Dean Tom Cetwinski (left)https://lib.usf.edu/news/the-tampa-chapter-links-incorporated/University NewsAfrican American Experience in 51在线,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/awards-season-celebrates-cape-canaveral-docu-short/In October 2019, USF Innovative Education鈥檚 Digital Learning production team premiered their docu-short "Our Last Chance: Preserving Cape Canaveral," which chronicled USF Libraries Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections' ongoing preservation work with the cultural resources division of the 45th Space Wing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.External ArticleMon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Awards season celebrates Cape Canaveral docu-shortIn October 2019, USF Innovative Education鈥檚 Digital Learning production team premiered their docu-short "Our Last Chance: Preserving Cape Canaveral," which chronicled USF Libraries Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections' ongoing preservation work with the cultural resources division of the 45th Space Wing at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.The title slate for the documentary which says "Our Last Chance. Preserving Cape Canaveral"https://lib.usf.edu/news/awards-season-celebrates-cape-canaveral-docu-short/University NewsDigital Heritage and Humanities Collection,Innovative Education,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-womens-history/The USF Libraries has made a variety of resources available in commemoration of Women鈥檚 History Month to celebrate not just women鈥檚 historical triumphs, but to pay tribute to the women in our lives today.External ArticleWed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Celebrating Women鈥檚 HistoryThe USF Libraries has made a variety of resources available in commemoration of Women鈥檚 History Month to celebrate not just women鈥檚 historical triumphs, but to pay tribute to the women in our lives today.A collage of old photos of women with the words, "Women's History Month"https://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-womens-history/University NewsUSF Libraries/news/2021/libraries-collection-focuses-on-floridas-african-american-experience.aspxDrawn from previous collections, the African American Experience in 51在线 (AAE) is a new, online portal that includes hundreds of artifacts that highlight the injustices that affected Black communities and businesses.Rocky D. BullMon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 New USF Libraries collection focuses on 51在线鈥檚 African American experienceDrawn from previous collections, the African American Experience in 51在线 (AAE) is a new, online portal that includes hundreds of artifacts that highlight the injustices that affected Black communities and businesses.Photo scan of three African Americans from Armwood Family Papers, USF Tampa Campus Library Special Collections /news/2021/libraries-collection-focuses-on-floridas-african-american-experience.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/The USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George 鈥淪kip鈥� Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A 51在线 native, Gandy鈥檚 childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.External ArticleWed, 23 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Celebrating the life and work of Skip GandyThe USF Libraries celebrate the life and work of George 鈥淪kip鈥� Gandy IV, 1942-2020. A 51在线 native, Gandy鈥檚 childhood on Davis Islands shaped him into becoming an avid outdoorsman, environmental activist, and an honored donor to USF.A portrait of Skip Gandy. Credit, Skip Gandyhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-the-life-and-work-of-skip-gandy/University NewsUSF Foundation,USF Librarieshttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.External ArticleMon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 USF Libraries creates digital dashboard to track COVID-19 vaccination distribution in 51在线New dashboard monitors the number of vaccine recipients, their location and demographic.A screenshot showing the digital dashboard created to monitor vaccination distribution across 51在线https://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dfb8c5b907e64075a7a4717a1016c285COVID-19,Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Digital Heritage & Humanities Collection,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/a-matter-of-pride-celebrating-the-history-of-the-lgbtqia-community/In the LGBTQIA+ community, June represents the ongoing strides being made to fight for equality, create awareness, build acceptance, and celebrate accomplishments. October is dedicated to LGBTQ+ History, founded by Rodney Wilson in 1994, and acknowledges the growth and history of the community.External ArticleFri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Matter of Pride: LGBTQ+ History in USF Special CollectionsIn the LGBTQIA+ community, June represents the ongoing strides being made to fight for equality, create awareness, build acceptance, and celebrate accomplishments. October is dedicated to LGBTQ+ History, founded by Rodney Wilson in 1994, and acknowledges the growth and history of the community.A historic photo of the Stonewall Veterans grouphttps://lib.usf.edu/news/a-matter-of-pride-celebrating-the-history-of-the-lgbtqia-community/University NewsUSF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-how-its-shaped-tampa-bay/Hispanic heritage is an integral part of 51在线 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 have contributed to shaping our city through business, government, education, and sports.External ArticleWed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Celebrating Hispanic Heritage & How It鈥檚 Shaped Tampa BayHispanic heritage is an integral part of 51在线 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 have contributed to shaping our city through business, government, education, and sports.Adela and Cesar Gonzmart with Casimiro Jr. and Carmen Hernandez celebrating the 1962 Holiday Magazine Award in the Columbia Restaurant鈥檚 Patio room.https://lib.usf.edu/news/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-how-its-shaped-tampa-bay/University NewsUSF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/the-accurate-american-history-starter-pack/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.External ArticleThu, 13 Aug 2020 00:00:00 The accurate American history starter packHistoric 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.51在线: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/the-accurate-american-history-starter-pack/University NewsUSF Librarieshttps://foundation.usf.edu/what/news/truist-establishes-usf-libraries-covid19-research-and-information-fundThe 51在线 Libraries announced today it received a $25,000 grant from Truist Financial Corp. to establish the USF Libraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund.External ArticleMon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 Truist establishes USF Libraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund with $25,000 grantThe 51在线 Libraries announced today it received a $25,000 grant from Truist Financial Corp. to establish the USF Libraries COVID-19 Research and Information Fund.A graphic that says 51在线 COVID-19 Hubhttps://foundation.usf.edu/what/news/truist-establishes-usf-libraries-covid19-research-and-information-fundCOVID-19,University NewsCoronavirus,USF Foundation,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/exploring-the-past-virtually/The Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections create new ways to explore the world around us without leaving home.External ArticleMon, 04 May 2020 00:00:00 Exploring the past virtuallyThe Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections create new ways to explore the world around us without leaving home.The DHHC has collaborated with the National Park Service to 3D document the entirety of the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and are now creating new ways to visit the site using VR and virtual tour options.https://lib.usf.edu/news/exploring-the-past-virtually/Research and InnovationCoronavirus,Digital Heritage & Humanities Collection,USF Libraries/news/2020/ibraries-digital-collection-reef-changes.aspxForty years of coral reef research is now available to USF students and scientists worldwide. Integrative Biology Professor Emeritus John Ogden, PhD, donated thousands of photos from his research on tropical coastal marine ecosystems along with their accompanying journal publications, maps, data and field diaries.Rocky D. BullMon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Coral Reef Changes Documented in New USF Libraries Digital CollectionForty years of coral reef research is now available to USF students and scientists worldwide. Integrative Biology Professor Emeritus John Ogden, PhD, donated thousands of photos from his research on tropical coastal marine ecosystems along with their accompanying journal publications, maps, data and field diaries.An image Dr. John Ogden on a sail boat which is now in the USF Digital Libraries Collection./news/2020/ibraries-digital-collection-reef-changes.aspxUniversity NewsResearch,USF Libraries/news/2019/how-usf-developed-digital-tools-to-help-hurricane-dorian-recovery-efforts.aspxJust days after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, researchers at the 51在线 were working to develop digital tools to aid in the recovery efforts across some of the hardest hit areas.Rocky D. BullWed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Developing Digital Tools to Help Hurricane Dorian Recovery EffortsJust days after Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, researchers at the 51在线 were working to develop digital tools to aid in the recovery efforts across some of the hardest hit areas.USF graduate student Kyutae Ahn looking at data maps of homes in the Bahamas/news/2019/how-usf-developed-digital-tools-to-help-hurricane-dorian-recovery-efforts.aspxResearch and InnovationDigital Heritage & Humanities Collection,Hurricane Dorian,USF Librarieshttps://www.lib.usf.edu/news/science-friday-celebrates-apollo-missions-50th-anniversary/As the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, National Public Radio鈥檚 Science Friday is highlighting imperiled space heritage and the research being done to save these significant sites. USF's Lori Collins, PhD, is featured for her team's work digitally preserving NASA's Launch Complex 34.External ArticleThu, 18 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Legacy of Apollo Mission Preserved with Help from USF ScientistsAs the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, National Public Radio鈥檚 Science Friday is highlighting imperiled space heritage and the research being done to save these significant sites. USF's Lori Collins, PhD, is featured for her team's work digitally preserving NASA's Launch Complex 34.A digital recreation of Launch Complex 34 at Cape Canaveral https://www.lib.usf.edu/news/science-friday-celebrates-apollo-missions-50th-anniversary/University NewsDigital Heritage & Humanities Collection,USF Librarieshttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=7d6053639e0943b1b01e76db54993db7It鈥檚 been just over 19 years since Dr. Judy Genshaft was announced as the System President of the 51在线 on March 10, 1999. To commemorate her almost-two decades of service, the USF Libraries鈥� Andy Huse, Associate Librarian in Special Collections, sat with President Genshaft to record her final oral history on May 22, 2019.External ArticleFri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Preeminent and Proud: An Oral History with Dr. Judy GenshaftIt鈥檚 been just over 19 years since Dr. Judy Genshaft was announced as the System President of the 51在线 on March 10, 1999. To commemorate her almost-two decades of service, the USF Libraries鈥� Andy Huse, Associate Librarian in Special Collections, sat with President Genshaft to record her final oral history on May 22, 2019.USF President Judy Genshafthttps://usflibrary.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Cascade/index.html?appid=7d6053639e0943b1b01e76db54993db7University NewsPresident Judy Genshaft,USF Librarieshttps://www.lib.usf.edu/news/preserving-heritage-providing-open-access/The USF Libraries鈥� Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections strengthens their leadership in 3D historical preservation worldwide through a new partnership program.External ArticleThu, 18 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Preserving Heritage & Providing Open Access: A New Partnership in Preservation Brings 3D Leaders TogetherThe USF Libraries鈥� Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections strengthens their leadership in 3D historical preservation worldwide through a new partnership program.A 3D pointcloud of the pedestal stand shown in closeup perspectivehttps://www.lib.usf.edu/news/preserving-heritage-providing-open-access/Research and InnovationDigital Humanities,USF Librarieshttps://www.lib.usf.edu/news/leetta-schmidt-publication-award/LeEtta Schmidt has been awarded the first-ever RUSA STARS Publication Recognition Award for her co-authorship about sharing digital collections and content.External ArticleMon, 18 Mar 2019 00:00:00 USF Libraries Copyright and Intellectual Property Librarian Awarded Prestigious Publication AwardLeEtta Schmidt has been awarded the first-ever RUSA STARS Publication Recognition Award for her co-authorship about sharing digital collections and content.51在线: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.lib.usf.edu/news/leetta-schmidt-publication-award/Honors and AwardsUSF Libraries/news/2019/preserving-floridas-space-history.aspxFive-year Cape Canaveral project helps build educational opportunities for students across the stateRocky D. BullMon, 11 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Preserving 51在线鈥檚 Space HistoryFive-year Cape Canaveral project helps build educational opportunities for students across the stateDigital rendering of Cape Canaveral/news/2019/preserving-floridas-space-history.aspxUSF Libraries/news/2018/provocative-cat-statuette-forges-new-usf-smithsonian-partnership.aspxThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the 51在线 Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.Rocky D. BullMon, 29 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Provocative Cat Statuette Forges New USF-Smithsonian PartnershipThe Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is working in collaboration with the 51在线 Library to digitize and virtually display a famous artifact seldom seen outside museum curation.51在线: A Preeminent Research University/news/2018/provocative-cat-statuette-forges-new-usf-smithsonian-partnership.aspxResearch and InnovationSandra C. Roa,USF Libraries/news/2018/evolution-usf-libraries.aspxThe library rethinks the 鈥榯raditional service model鈥� to better serve students, researchers, faculty and staff.Rocky D. BullTue, 23 Oct 2018 00:00:00 The Evolution of USF LibrariesThe library rethinks the 鈥榯raditional service model鈥� to better serve students, researchers, faculty and staff.USF Libraries Dean Todd Chavez (right), Assistant Dean Carol Ann Davis (center) and Associate Dean Tom Cetwinski (left), outside the USF Library./news/2018/evolution-usf-libraries.aspxCampus LifeUSF Libraries