Communications

News, events, media inquires, and social media for the George A. Smathers Libraries

smathers centennial

Over the last 100 years, we have illuminated excellence by supporting students, providing exciting collections for faculty classroom use, aiding in the research life cycle, and more. 2025 marks the centennial of the initial library building, now known as the Smathers Library, which offered centralized collections and services at the University of Florida.
Starting with that building in the northeast corner of campus, we have grown to be the largest academic resource system in the state with six on-campus branches, affiliate branches across Florida, and high-density storage facilities. We look forward to seeing you at an in-person event or online in 2025 as we celebrate our past and envision our future.

RECENT NEWS

UF’s First Computational Literacy Librarian Selected as a 2026 Global Fellow

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Senator Nelson Celebrates the Smathers Centennial with Keynote Address

Learning the Libraries podcast

“Learning the Libraries” takes you behind the scenes of the Smathers Libraries system. Find out how the largest academic resource system in the state operates.

Communications Internships

Each semester, the Smathers Libraries communications team offers internships for University of Florida undergraduate students

COMMUNICATIONS SPOTLIGHT

News & Highlights

Social Media

Smathers Libraries Accounts

Accounts

LISTENING PARTY OF UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENTS IN PLAZA OF THE AMERICAS

Publications

library events

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Mar 31
1. Annual Michael Gannon Lecture-Lecturer: Rick Atkinson
  
  Smathers Library, 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
  
  4:00pm to 5:00pm