Research and the Libraries UF LIBRARIES DRIVE RESEARCH
The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries drive research at the University of Florida, across the nation and throughout the world.
Published research by librarians Librarianship is an academic discipline – explore the latest research published by our liaison librarians and subject specialists.
Research Databases More than 1400+ databases, providing journal articles, and more, unavailable through Google
Libraries enable Research
Newspapers as Research
The Libraries preserve more than 1,100 historical Florida newspapers, providing social context to historical research. These numbers increase every week as we add new born digital titles.
Archives as Research
Home to the University’s collections of rare archival materials, including ones by Gore Vidal, Zora Neale Hurston and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings.
Supporting Student Research
Undergraduate and graduate students can utilize high-performance computing for data-intensive research, with fully individualized librarian support.
International Partnerships
Partnerships are at the core of what Libraries do. The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) has over one hundred (100) Partners based in the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, and the United States. Over 4 million pages of newspapers, maps, photographs, correspondence, scholarship, and more.
Grant Support
Librarians collaborate on large interdisciplinary research grants, serving as PIs or co-PIs to lead projects that leverage their expertise in areas like data management, digital scholarship, open access publishing, and research impact. As grant partners, libraries contribute specialized knowledge and services that enhance the overall research lifecycle, from proposal development through data preservation and dissemination of research outputs.
Publishing Support
LibraryPress@UF supports textbook publishing and over 20 open access journals. This includes the new journal, SPACE
Library Research News
NIH Public Access Policy Update: Key Considerations for UF Researchers
As of July 1, 2025, the 2024 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Public Access Policy (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-047.html) will apply to all articles accepted for publication, impacting researchers who receive NIH funding.…
Unlocking the Power of Newspapers: A Valuable Resource for Research, Teaching, and More
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…
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…
Planning for Open Grants: An Institute of Museum and Library Services funded project to improve public access to the research process
By Valrie Minson Imagine a young researcher working late into the night on a grant proposal for a groundbreaking project. This intrepid researcher has a brilliant idea but lacks experience…
Makerspace Receives Professional Serger + Coverstitch Combo Machine Through Generous Donation
The Makerspace is excited to announce the addition of a professional serger and coverstitch combo machine to its equipment lineup, made possible through a generous donation from a longtime library…
Edugators Wind Down in the Education Library Relaxation Room
The Education Library is one of six on-campus branch libraries at the University of Florida. Located in Norman Hall, this library serves students across disciplines in an intimate two-story facility…
Design Diary: The Smathers Centennial
By: Rae Riiska, UF Libraries Communications Assistant In the Beginning… Where do you start when it comes to creating a brand image for what is arguably one of the most…
40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia’s STS-61C mission
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Columbia’s STS-61C mission Monday with a panel discussion on leadership, ethics and the future of space exploration,…
liaison support
Subject Liaisons
Subject liaisons provide specialized research support, instruction, and outreach tailored to the needs of a particular discipline.
Data Support Specialists
ARCS provides expert consultation, training, and services in areas such as systematic reviews, research metrics and impact, artificial intelligence, data science, statistical analysis and informatics.
Partner with an expert from the university Libraries
Questions?
Our faculty offer specialized consultations and training to all researchers across the UF community. ARCS experts provide services, lectures and courses in areas such as systematic reviews, research metrics and impact, artificial intelligence, data science, statistical analysis and informatics.
