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smathers centennial

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

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

  1. Jan 23

  2. Jan 27

  3. Jan 28

  4. Jan 29

  5. Jan 31

featured event

Twilight Zone Marathon

January 23 11am-11pm

Join us for a marathon screening of 24 classic episodes of the original Twilight Zone series (1959–1964), curated and presented by Terry Harpold (UF Dept. of English). This event is free and open to the public.

Twilight Zone posster
Alex Avelino

Alex Avelino

Director Of Marketing And Communications
Phone: (352) 273-2512
Rae Riiska

Rae Riiska

Communications Assistant
Phone: (352) 294-0448