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

Archival Imprints: Projecting Our Past, Illuminating The Future

Annual Michael Gannon Lecture Explored Timucua Literature

SOURCE Magazine highlights centennial year with special issue

Dean of University Libraries at UF Stepping Down in July

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 SPOTLIGHT

library events

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Oct 25
1. Smathers 5K
  
  8:00am to 10:00am

Available at AFA, ed, hscl, lacc, marston, west

Finals Week Postcards

Now until 5/5

Students! Mail your family and friends a biscuit like it’s 1913! In 1913, a disgruntled student who was unhappy with campus food, stamped and mailed a biscuit to a friend. That same biscuit lives in our University Archives, more than 100 years later. Stop by a front desk and recreate a fun piece of UF history.