https://www.usf.edu/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usWed, 22 Jul 2026 12:50:37 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-usf-libraries.aspxCarol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:47:43 USF names new dean for the USF LibrariesCarol Ann Borchert brings a distinguished record of advancing library operations to enhance the impact of research and scholarship across the university.Carol Ann Borcherthttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-names-new-dean-for-the-usf-libraries.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 08:49:46 USF historians bring Tampa’s lunch counter sit-ins to the stageUSF has played to have a central role in ensuring future generations know that civil rights story of the sit-ins that desegregated Tampa lunch counters in the 1960s, doing so through a historic marker, books and now a play and documentary.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-historians-bring-tampas-lunch-counter-sit-ins-to-the-stage.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsDepartment of English,Department of History,Paul Guzzo,USF Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:53:33 USF memorializes former President Jimmy Carter with 3D virtual tour of boyhood farmPrior to his death, USF’s Center for Digital Heritage and Geospatial Information partnered with President Jimmy Carter and the National Park Service to create virtual tours of his boyhood farm, high school he attended and railroad depot that served as campaign headquarters for Carter’s successful 1976 presidential bid. Check out the interactive tours available to the public.USF students scan the property of Jimmy Carters's boyhood homehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2025/usf-memorializes-former-president-jimmy-carter-with-3d-virtual-tour-of-boyhood-farm.aspxCommunity Partnerships,University NewsMyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:26:43 Gandy Bridge turns 100, how USF is preserving its historyWhen built 100 years ago, the Gandy Bridge helped create the Tampa Bay area that consists of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. That story is told through the archives stored in USF Special Collections.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2024/gandy-bridge.aspxCommunity PartnershipsCollege of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Paul Guzzo,USF Librarieshttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-tampa-through-time-portal-brings-archives-to-life-through-experiential-content/The University of South Florida Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.External ArticleThu, 19 Sep 2024 10:24:51 USF launches new public portal that brings Tampa's archives to lifeThe University of South Florida Libraries' Tampa Through Time Portal is an interactive resource that merges archives, digital tools and mapping to allow users to immerse themselves in the city's rich history.Historical photo of the cigar factories walking tourhttps://lib.usf.edu/news/usf-libraries-tampa-through-time-portal-brings-archives-to-life-through-experiential-content/Community PartnershipsMyUSF,USF Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/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’s 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’s 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.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/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 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 Florida Ornithological Society (FOS). Considering the Libraries’ many previous successes with environmental scholars and the Audubon Society of Florida, the FOS seemed like a natural fit to join the Florida Environment and Natural History nest.External ArticleTue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 The Florida Ornithological Society nests at the USF LibrariesThe USF Libraries are pleased to announce a new partnership with the Florida Ornithological Society (FOS). Considering the Libraries’ many previous successes with environmental scholars and the Audubon Society of Florida, the FOS seemed like a natural fit to join the Florida 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 Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-libraries-create-history-not-just-preserve-it.aspxFrom solving century-old mysteries to changing what we know about Florida’s 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 Florida’s 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?https://www.usf.edu/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 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 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’s shaped Tampa BayHispanic 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 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 Librarieshttps://www.usf.edu/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’s 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’s 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’s longest-serving non-faculty staff member.USF employee Florence Jandreau with the text "Thank you for 50 years of service to USF"https://www.usf.edu/news/2021/universitys-longest-serving-non-faculty-staff-member.aspxUniversity NewsUSF Libraries