About ARCS
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Academic Research Consulting and Services (ARCS), a department of the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries, provides a comprehensive suite of expertise to empower research across campus. Faculty librarians consult and collaborate in areas such as artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, geographic information systems, and data management, helping researchers plan, analyze, manage, and share complex data throughout the research lifecycle. The team also works directly with faculty, staff, and students engaged in scholarly publishing, whether they are undertaking a systematic review or navigating the open access landscape. ARCS faculty partner with subject specialist librarians and other experts across the university to advance research initiatives and infrastructure, facilitate training and consultation services, and strengthen UF’s capacity for high-impact research. ARCS services help ensure that projects meet high standards for data integrity, equity, and methodological transparency, advancing UF’s reputation as a leader in scientific discovery and research excellence.
ARCS & Affiliate Guides
| Guide Topic | URL | ARCS Contact |
|---|---|---|
| AI & Machine Learning | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/zhangb | Borui Zhang |
| Bioinformatics | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/bioinformatics | Aida Miró-Herrans |
| Copyright | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/copyright | Perry Collins |
| Data Management | http://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/datamanagement | ARCS |
| GIS & Spatial Information | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/c.php?g=147578 | Joe Aufmuth |
| NIH Public Access | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/nih/public_access_policy | Terry Selfe |
| Open Access | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/openaccess/ | Perry Collins |
| Predatory Publishing | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/predatorypublishing | Suzanne Stapleton |
| Publishing with Florida Online Journals | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/floridaoj | Kat Nguyen |
| Research Impact & Metrics | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/metrics | Tara Cataldo |
| Responsible Conduct of Research in STEM | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/stemrcr | Suzanne Stapleton |
| Theses & Dissertations | https://guides.uflib.ufl.edu/etds | Kat Nguyen |
Selected ARCS Faculty Publications
Aufmuth, J. L., Moore, J. F., Pine Iii, W., Frederick, P., & Ennis, B. (2025). Intertidal Oyster Reef Elevation Restoration: Using a Durable Substrate on Lone Cabbage Reef, Florida, United States. Restoration Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/rec.70164
Perry Collins, “Copyright,” Encyclopedia of Libraries, Librarianship, and Information Science, eds. David Baker and Lucy Ellis (Academic Press, 2024), https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95689-5.00053-5
Michelle Leonard, Suzanne Stapleton, Perry Collins, Terry K. Selfe, and Tara Cataldo, “Ten simple rules for avoiding predatory publishing scams,” PLoS Computational Biology 17(9): e1009377 (2021), https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1009377