The Project/Challenge
The USF Herbarium collection, established in 1958, includes over 300,000 botanical specimens, more than 10,000 books and journals, and The Atlas of Florida Plants, a freely accessible digital collection of over 240,000 specimens. Our partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences cements the USF Libraries’ commitment to supporting learning and research in Florida’s environment and natural history, and responds to the global imperative to protect and preserve existing scientific collections. With your support, we can grow the herbarium to create more learning and research opportunities for our USF community.
Who We Are
The USF Libraries accelerate learning and knowledge production through distinctive collections, information service innovation and thought leadership. We are one library serving three diverse campus communities in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. As the heart of an AAU member university, the USF Libraries contribute to student success, faculty excellence and lifelong learning for our community.
The Impact
As a research library supporting an AAU member institution, the USF Libraries define collections very broadly to extend well beyond traditional text formats that can limit a library’s scope and impact. Distilled to its essence, our mission perfectly aligns with that of the USF Herbarium, including our commitment to providing primary research materials to the broadest possible audience. Our mission rests on your support of carefully curated research collections such as the USF Herbarium.
Your gift makes it possible to grow this collection, enhance access and learning, and stimulate the creation of new knowledge.
USF Faculty and Staff: You can give online through this site, or complete this payroll deduction form (enter fund #370010, USF Library Fund for Excellence) and email it to fscampaign@usf.edu.
What Your Generosity Will Do
Your generosity helps expand the USF Herbarium, enriching research and learning opportunities for students, faculty, and the broader scientific community. By supporting this vital collection, you contribute to the preservation of Florida’s natural history, enhance access to critical botanical resources, and drive new discoveries in environmental research.
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Our collection can grow with your contribution, providing researchers with materials crucial for understanding the plant world.
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By helping to expand the USF Herbarium, you demonstrate your belief in the study and understanding of the critical role each plant plays in our world.
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