This presentation showcases the University of South Florida Libraries' Florida Environment and Natural History (FLENH) collections initiative, highlighting the integration of more than twenty archival and special collections related to Florida's ecosystems, environmental history, and natural sciences. Speakers describe the development of a digital hub that supports research across the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, including rare books, archival records, scientific datasets, oral histories, and policy documentation spanning more than four centuries. The presentation also addresses collection acquisition, digitization workflows, institutional partnerships, and opportunities for research engagement and funding support.
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