Design Diary: The Smathers Centennial
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…
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Celebrating Worldwide Access, Research, and Materials with WUFT Special Episode
2025 marks 100 years of Smathers Libraries. The libraries at the University of Florida are the largest academic resource system in the state, with six on-campus branches, affiliate branches across Florida, and high-density storage facilities. Access is a pillar for the Smathers Libraries, ensuring opportunities for users to experience materials…
Smathers Libraries Make Their Centennial Mark on the 34th Street Wall
On Thursday, January 16, Smathers Libraries’ employees closed books and picked up paint brushes to add a new mural to the famous Gainesville 34th Street wall. The design highlights the centennial theme “Illuminating Excellence. Celebrating Our Libraries Past, Present, and Future.” While the University of Florida was founded in…
