Subject Librarians
These are the librarians who specialize in the major topics of the Horizon Collective: Climate and Sustainability, Health and Wellbeing, and AI and Technology, as well as all of the majors involved. You can work with any staff member at the library when you need help though!
Library Services
We are ready to help you with your day-to-day use of the library!
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Gleeson Library Group Study Room ReservationsThe Library has 29 rooms available for group study and discussion. You can reserve a study room online up to a week in advance. Click on the Info button next to each room to see what kinds of equipment are in each.
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Copy, Print, ScanLearn more about printing and copying on campus, and try out the free scanner on the First Floor of the library!
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Borrowing Books, Materials, and Laptops!Find out how to borrow all kinds of materials at Gleeson Library, including laptops!
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Citing Sources GuideLearn more about how and why to use citations. Explore citation management tools for organizing your sources.
Library Events
Find out what's happening in the library. There is always something! Attend events and engage with our displays to fulfill your co-curricular requirements!
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Library CalendarBookmark this link, and check back frequently to see what events, exhibits, and displays are coming up at the library. This site is updated regularly.
Researching Critical Challenges
There are many library databases and information sources available to you. These are just a few of them!
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Opposing Viewpoints
"Pro" and "con" arguments on controversial issues. Includes full-text materials drawn from print series such as Opposing Viewpoints, Current Controversies, At Issue, Contemporary Issues Companion, and Gale Information Plus series. It also provides full-text periodicals, newspapers, journals, pamphlets, primary source documents, statistics, images, web sites, and student research tools. -
CQ Researcher
CQ Researcher provides award winning in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day. Our reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. -
Academic Search Complete
Academic Search Complete, designed specifically for academic institutions, is among the most valuable and comprehensive scholarly, multi-disciplinary full-text database, with more than 8,500 full-text periodicals, including more than 7,300 peer-reviewed journals. -
Ethnic NewsWatch
Ethnic NewsWatch covers 1990 to present and includes newspapers, magazines, and journals of the ethnic and minority press, providing researchers access to essential, often overlooked perspectives. The publications offer both national and regional coverage
Horizon Subject Research Guides
These guides can help you get started with your research. If you need more help, reach out to the liaison for your major or use our Ask a Librarian page!
Special Collections
It's true, we do have books, articles, and online sources. But we also have these special libraries and collections!
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USF Seed LibraryHoused on the first floor of Gleeson Library, you'll find seeds to borrow, books on planting and gardening, and learn more about USF's Community Garden!
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Gleeson Zine LibraryThe Zine Library is on the second floor of Gleeson Library. Head there to read zines, find out how to make your own, and more! We also hold zine making classes and events, and you can even check a zine making kit out of the library at the Library Help Desk on the first floor!
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Special Collections & University ArchivesTake a look at the are books, manuscripts, photographs, drawings, engravings, university archives, and more that are part of our Gleeson Library collection! These materials can be viewed in the Donohue Rare Book Room or online in Digital Collections.
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Thacher Gallery
Located within the Gleeson Library | Geschke Center, Thacher Gallery showcases a variety of artists, with a focus on the Bay Area. Exhibitions are curated in collaboration with Museum Studies and Art students. USF also boasts the Rooftop Sculpture Terrace, and a number of free programmes which are open to the public.