Alumni and Giving

Make a Gift

The School of Information is proud to have a talented and diverse group of alumni and friends and there are many ways to stay in touch and be involved. Contact us at si@usf.edu for more information.

There are many different ways to contribute financially to the success of the USF School of Information. You can make an immediate impact on student success or faculty research by supporting academic scholarships, study abroad scholarships, undergraduate research, faculty research/scholarship, or programs.

Support the School of Information by donating to one of the funds below.

LIBRARY STUDIES DEVELOPMENT FUND  
To support and develop the programs and objectives of the Department of Library, Media, and Information Studies.

DR. HENRIETTA M. SMITH YOUTH SERVICES FUND 
The gift will support a School of Information faculty member whose disciplinary focus is educating students in all facets of the selection and use of quality materials for youth (preschool through senior high school) literature. This would include teaching those who will be Youth Services Librarians in public libraries or school library media centers. The support provided by this fund will aid in this faculty member's professional growth in the subject area and will include, but not limited to, research and teaching supplies, education materials, equipment and travel. Expenses for bringing authors to USF or for organizing seminars at USF are not permitted expenditures.

LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE RECRUITMENT OPERATING FUND 
To secure funding for an extended marketing and recruitment program for the School of Library and Information Science. Miscellaneous expenses incurred during graduate student recruitment.
 
LIBRARY SCIENCE CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND  
For funding Library Science continuing education.

ALICE SMITH ENDOWED LECTURESHIP   
To bring distinguished lectures for the School of Library and Information Science.