LibraryPress@UF is pleased to announce the launch of SPACE, a multidisciplinary, open-access journal committed to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the fields of space science, technology, aerospace engineering, space tourism, material engineering, environmental studies, and associated space policy frameworks. The journal encourages a broad range of submissions, including original research, review articles, case studies, and reports on practical…
Sarah Tew is a familiar face with a new job at Smathers Libraries. Working as Project Coordinator for the US Caribbean & Florida Digital Newspaper Project since 2022, she will move into her new role as Curator of the Harold and Mary Jean Hanson Rare Book Collection in May. She…
By Melissa Jerome The University of Florida (UF) George A. Smathers Libraries house an extensive collection of newspapers from around the world, with a strong emphasis on Florida and Caribbean-based publications. These newspapers serve as rich historical records, offering valuable insights into past events, cultural shifts, and societal trends. Their…
The Humans of the Libraries photo story celebrates the Smathers centennial student employee class of 2025. We are so proud of their accomplishments and the energy they have brought to our branches. Rafae Jamal, student assistant within the Resource Description Services Copy Cataloguing department, relaxes on top of microfilm.
SOURCE offers the reader an opportunity to view remarkable materials from our collections, learn about our innovative research and collaborations conducted both in the Libraries and with other colleagues throughout the University and beyond, and explore highlights of exceptional faculty and student services provided by the Smathers Libraries. The centennial issue…
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…
Gore Vidal’s “An Evening with Richard Nixon” (LP), 1972 – Steven Abbott Collection of Materials relating to the Gore Vidal Bibliography (MSS 0544) The following collections in the Special and Area Studies Department have been recently processed, expanded or revised at the University of Florida. Miguel Ángel Quevedo Papers…
This annual report features significant milestones, library updates, and exciting collaborations and innovations. You can click through the images below or find the PDF version of the report, here. Image Gallery…
STUDENT OUTREACH FALL FEST 2024 Students pose for a photo at the Fall Fest photo tower.
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…
