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Smathers Library Centennial
For a century, we've supported students, enhanced faculty resources, and aided research. In 2025, we celebrate the Smathers Library centennial at the University of Florida. From one building, we've grown into Florida's largest academic resource system with statewide branches and affiliates. Join us to celebrate our history and envision our future.

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENT
FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS
Upcoming Events
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Aug 21
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Unveiling of Renovated Colonnade and New University Campus Alligator
12:30pm to 1:00pm
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Oct 26
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Smathers 5K
8:00am to 10:00am
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Mar 31
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Annual Michael Gannon Lecture-Lecturer: Rick Atkinson
Smathers Library, 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Have A Great Summer!
Wishing everyone an amazing summer break! ☀️ If you’re sticking around town, we hope you’re able to stop by and visit us in the libraries and for everyone else, have a safe and memorable break – we’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for an exciting fall semester!

FEATURED eXHIBIT
Smathers Library Gallery (2nd floor) June 16 – August 15, 2025
Florida is Calling and I Must Go
Florida has long captured the world’s imagination. Artists and authors have depicted it as an untamed wilderness on the edge of empire and a beautiful paradise. Adventurers, investors, laborers, soldiers, and pleasure seekers responded to this call. Some even made the state their home. No matter what drew them to Florida, many visitors created travel diaries, with race and class dictating their experiences and perceptions of Florida. Curated by Bridget Bihm-Manuel.

News and Highlights
New Accessible Digital and Print Open Educational Resources
LibraryPress@UF (LP@UF the George A. Smathers Libraries’ publishing arm and imprint of University of Florida Press) is excited to announce the release of two new open educational resources (OERs), available…

Interim Dean for Smathers Libraries Bleeds Orange and Blue
Patrick Reakes will serve as interim dean of the George A. Smathers Libraries, effective July 21. Judy Russell, the first Dean of University Libraries, stepped down after 18 years in…

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…
Spatial Data Services Offered Through the Smathers Libraries
This year George A. Smathers Library celebrates the 25th anniversary of spatial data services in the Libraries and the Library’s GIS Librarian, Joe Aufmuth. During this time the service has…
