The Tampa Library offers access to over 1.3 million books and an extensive selection of electronic resources including approximately 6,500 e-journal subscriptions, 500 article databases, 48,000 e-books, and 150,000 digital images. Students also have access to over 65,000 audio/visual materials including videos, CDs, DVDs, and even LPs.

It’s a comfortable and inviting place for students and faculty to meet, study and conduct research. Library facilities provide computer access and individual and group seating areas. The first floor Information Commons has extensive seating, wireless access and electrical connections for laptops, over 140 computer workstations, our Media Resources area, and a Starbuck’s Café. Specialized assistance is available from research and reference librarians either by appointment, on-line via our website (www.lib.usf.edu), by phone, or in a classroom setting.

In addition to extensive electronic and print resources, the Library offers unique access to primary research materials through the Special Collections Department. Specializations include Florida history and politics, American literature, medieval manuscripts, juvenile literature, rare books, and sheet music. The Library’s Florida Studies Center is also housed here. Established in 1998, the center draws on Special Collections materials and technological services to promote arts and humanities education on Florida and its people to students, teachers and the general public.