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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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Jan 17
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Publish, Don’t Perish: Tools to make writing your article easier
Health Science Center Libraries
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Jan 23
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Twilight Zone Marathon
Reitz Union Atrium
11:00am to 11:00pm
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What Database Should I Use? An Overview of Health Information Databases
Health Science Center Libraries
11:00am to 12:00pm
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Jan 27
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Introduction to PubMed (Online)
Health Science Center Libraries
2:00pm to 3:00pm
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Jan 28
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In The Footsteps of José Martí Around The World
Smathers Library, 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
2:30pm to 5:00pm
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Jan 29
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Book Signing by Author and Collector Emilio Cueto on Inspired by Cuba! series, Cuba on the Labels: A Selection of Cuba-Themed Cigar Labels Printed Outside of Cuba
Smathers Library, 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
3:30pm to 6:00pm
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Twilight Zone Marathon
January 23rd, 11am-11pm
Join us for a marathon screening of 24 classic episodes of the original Twilight Zone series (1959–1964), curated and presented by Terry Harpold (UF Dept. of English). This event is free and open to the public.
FEATURED eXHIBIT
Smathers Library Gallery (2nd floor) 9/9/2024 – 12/16/2024
Florida! Florida! Florida! Presidential Elections and the Sunshine State
Days before the 2000 presidential election, NBC News political reporter Tim Russert was asked on air about the key to winning the election. He wrote his response on a whiteboard. “FLORIDA FLORIDA FLORIDA” Russert’s words could have applied to many past presidential elections as well. Beginning with the controversial election of 1876, Florida has played a key role in many presidential elections. “Florida! Florida! Florida! Presidential Elections and the Sunshine State” explores Florida’s role in presidential elections through letters, documents, and artifacts from the George A. Smathers Libraries Special and Area Studies Collections. Curated by Boyd Murphree. All exhibits are free and open to the public during the same hours as the building in which they are housed, unless otherwise specified and with occasional exceptions for maintenance.
News and Highlights
… That’s the signpost up ahead – your next stop, The Twilight Zone!
Twilight Zone MarathonJanuary 23, 2025, 11 AM – 11 PM, J Wayne Reitz Union Atrium In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rod Serling (1924–1975), a key…
Cuba on the Labels: A Selection of Cuba-Themed Cigar Labels Printed Outside of Cuba
LibraryPress@UF is excited to announce the release of the third book in Emilio Cueto’s Inspired by Cuba! series. Titled Cuba on the Labels: A Selection of Cuba-Themed Cigar Labels Printed…
Recently Processed, Expanded, or Revised Collections
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…
Hallowest & Magic of the Libraries Draws Large Crowds of Students
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…