By Jessica Garcete, Communications Intern The University of Florida Libraries’ Information Literacy Scholars Program started small. It was meant to be a simple way to give Innovation Academy students something to do during the fall semester. But the need behind it was bigger than a simple tour. Innovation Academy…
By Emma Paoleschi, UF Libraries Communications Intern At the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida, students often pass by exhibitions while studying, walking to class, or grabbing coffee. But behind those carefully designed displays is a meticulous process of storytelling, collaboration, and research. Much of that work…
The Libraries were well represented at the 2026 University of Florida Superior Accomplishment Awards. The Superior Accomplishment Award program recognizes faculty and staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or have created an impact on the quality of life provided to students and employees. This…
Dustin Durden, Senior Application Developer for the Digital Libraries, won a Division 3 Superior Accomplishment Award this spring. Durden leads the team supporting UF-hosted digital libraries (e.g., the UF Digital Collections, Digital Library of the Caribbean, and the Florida Digital Newspapers Library), leads activities related to…
