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Official account of the George A. Smathers Libraries at the University of Florida. Our virtual library is always open. http://instagram.com/uflib/
Patrick Reakes will serve as interim dean of the George A. Smathers Libraries, effective July 21. “My leadership approach has always been to hire good people and let them do their jobs." Read the full announcement here: ow.ly/eaq850Wtrrs
After 18 years leading @uflib as @UF's first Dean of University Libraries, Judy Russell is stepping down. Here you can see her at the 2017 portrait unveiling of Drs. Martin and Sandra Fackler, one of many ways that she supported the @UFHSCL's work. We wish her the best!
Did you know in 2004 the Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) was organized. The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) is a cooperative digital library for resources from and about the Caribbean and circum-Caribbean.
Sending all our love and appreciation to Judy Russell after 18 years as the first Dean of University Libraries! #StayingPower #WhoRunsTheWorld
Everyone’s always asking “UFLIB, when do the libraries open?” but never… “UFLIB how are you?” “UFLIB why are you so good at supporting our research and educational needs?” “UFLIB is it normal to live in the Marston basement??”
Did you know in 2001 RefeXpress, a chat service for reference questions, was launched and the first e-books were acquired. In Spring 2000 a pilot project for providing online reference service was launched and in February 2001 RefeXpress was introduced through WebLUIS.
Many people do not realize how large Lib West and Smathers are, so we added a banana for scale.
Did you know in 2000 The University of Florida Digital Collections (UFDC) were established. With the dawn of the new century, the Digital Library was inaugurated in 2000, as was the PALMM (Publication of Archival, Library and Museum Materials) project.
Did you know in 1997 Special Collections was merged with the Latin American and Caribbean Collection, the Price Library of Judaica, and the African Studies Collection to form the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections.
Did you know, in 1995 the card catalog was removed from Library West?
Did you know, in 1991 The University Libraries were renamed the George A. Smathers Libraries? Along with his gift to library East, senator Smathers gifted $20 million to the Libraries in 1991, the largest gift received by the University up to that time. #Smathers100
Attention Gators! All Libraries will be CLOSED for Independence Day. 🎇🐊
Did you know? In 1987, Library East was renamed Smathers Library after Senator George A. Smathers provided a significant gift to renovate the building. Library East received a $2 million gift from George A. Smathers in 1989, which led to the renovation of Library East.
Only the butterflies and bees left on campus, have a nice summer break Gators! 🦋
Happy #Read25Day! @UFHSCL librarians never need an excuse to get together and read! @gretchenrubin
Did you know? In 1987, the Marston Science Library opened, combining all of the non-medical science collections, including the Hume Agricultural Library.
