Library System Administration
The University of South Florida’s Library System consists of four main campus libraries and two special libraries; the Shimberg Health Sciences Library, and the Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute Library. USF’s main research library is centrally located on the Tampa Campus.
Together, the USF Libraries provide access to more than 2 million volumes and an extensive collection of electronic resources including approximately 6,500 e-journal subscriptions and 500 aggregator databases containing another 13,000 unique e-journal titles, 48,000 e-books, and 150,000 digital images. In addition, students have access to over 65,000 audio/visual materials including videos, CDs, and DVDs.
In addition to extensive electronic and print resources, the USF Libraries offer unique access to primary research materials through the Special Collections Departments. Specializations include Florida history and politics, American literature, medieval manuscripts, juvenile literature, rare books, and sheet music. Most special collections are available at the Tampa Library.
All USF Libraries provide students with specialized research assistance and information literacy instruction. Assistance is available form research and reference librarian either by appointment, on-line via our website, by phone or in a classroom setting.
The USF Libraries are great places for students to meet, study, and complete group assignments. Library facilities provide computer access and individual and group seating areas. The Tampa Library’s first floor Information Commons has extensive seating, wireless access and electrical connections for laptops, over 140 computer workstations, and a Starbuck’s Café. In addition, the Tampa Library periodically offers interesting lectures, performances and other programming.
For more information, contact:
University of South Florida Library System
www.lib.usf.edu
4202 E. Fowler Ave., LIB 122
Tampa, FL 33620-5400
813-974-2721
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