Rae Riiska

By: Rae Riiska, UF Libraries Communications Assistant Smathers Centennial Design Diaries 100 Years of Libraries at the University of Florida A step-by-step guide through the creation of the Smathers visual…

The Libraries are one of the only facets on campus that provide a place for everyone. They are always accessible, regardless of your discipline. Allowing students to experiment with tools, discover vast research and work one-on-one with area specialists levels the playing field and sets our students up for success. The Libraries are pillars of support; we illuminate student excellence, highlight their brilliance and ignite their curiosity every day. Millions of patrons use our services and will continue to do so, as long as the Libraries have a place on this campus. This photo series was created to celebrate the George A. Smathers Libraries’ century-long legacy on the University of Florida campus. Our impact stretches far and wide, but can sometimes be hard to visualize. This project showcases archival photos from the University Digital Collections, projected onto iconic locations around campus. Even though you may not see us, the Libraries illuminate everywhere.

The Libraries’ hosted another successful round of Halloween events with Library West’s Hallowest and Smather’s Magic of the Libraries. 150 students came out to Hallowest and followed along the scavenge hunt that took them through the building. There were five stations set up to show students all of the resources…

Image Gallery Libraries give you superpowers! The George A. Smathers Libraries have continued the tradition of entering a float in the annual UF homecoming parade with this year’s theme, “Libraries…

On Feb. 28, in Smathers Room 100, the George A. Smathers Libraries hosted a launch event for its digital exhibit, “Guts & Ambition: 50 years of The Independent Florida Alligator.” Members of the UF community, Alligator staff and alumni joined for a night of Alligator history and…

In The Baldwin’s Library of Historical Children’s Literature, you are bound to find a plethora of vividly colored books including ones with bright green details. But danger lurks amongst those children’s stories.