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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.

Graphic for Smathers Libraries' 100-year celebration, featuring building background, logo with sunlight, and text "Illuminating Excellence."

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENT

FEATURED LIBRARY EVENTS

Upcoming Events

  1. Oct 01

  2. Oct 02

  3. Oct 07

  4. Oct 09

  5. Oct 21

 

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.

Boston Diary

News and Highlights

Libraries Recognize Employees at Annual Convocation

On Wednesday, September 19, Smathers Libraries employees attended a hybrid Convocation celebration and applauded their peers’ efforts for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Convocation winners and categories: Behind the ScenesIndividual: Tina…

Popular Campus Spot Reopens For Makers of All Kinds

The Marston Makerspace has officially reopened after being closed for the summer due to construction at the library’s Starbucks. Makerspaces are popular in libraries, allowing patrons to borrow equipment like…

Fall Semester Workshops Offered Through Library West

Library West, the Humanities and Social Sciences Library, is offering the following workshops this semester. Workshops are open to ALL and completely FREE to UF faculty, students, and staff. Registration…

Recently Processed, Expanded or Revised Collections

The following collections in the Special and Area Studies Department have been recently processed, expanded or revised at the University of Florida. Price Library of Judaica Latin American and Caribbean…