Upcoming Events
Conversations: The Gore Vidal Collection
Smathers Library 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesLIMITED SEATING CAPACITY. PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Guest Speakers: Steven Chester Abbott, official bibliographer for Gore Vidal, and his husband Jim Stephens, will discuss their relationship with Vidal and their extensive collection that is now a part of the George A. Smathers Libraries Special and Area Studies Collections at the University of Florida. […]
Magic of the Libraries
Smathers Library 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesCome explore fantastic rare books, maps, and other materials from our Special Collections in the historic Smathers Library building! Treats provided!
George A. Smathers 110th Birthday Panel Celebration
Smathers Library 1508 Union Rd, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate the 110th birthday of George A. Smathers for whom the Smathers Libraries are named. Moderated by Jon Mills, Dean Emeritus, Professor of Law, UF’s Levin College of Law, with panelists James C Clark – Author of “Red Pepper and Gorgeous George: Claude Pepper’s Epic Defeat in the 1950 Democratic Primary,” […]
Smathers Libraries’ Two-day event with Cuban American Collector and Historian Emilio Cueto
UF Smathers Library Room 100 1508 Union Road Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, United StatesTuesday, January 28: In The Footsteps of José Martí Around The World pays tribute to the Cuban independence leader, José Martí, on the 172nd anniversary of his birth (January 28, 1853, Havana, Cuba—May 19, 1895, Rio Cauto, Cuba). The Cuban American historian, collector, researcher, lawyer, and writer Emilio Cueto will present In the footsteps of José […]
Smathers Libraries’ Two-day event with Cuban American Collector and Historian Emilio Cueto
UF Smathers Library Room 100 1508 Union Road Gainesville, Gainesville, FL, United StatesTuesday, January 28: In The Footsteps of José Martí Around The World pays tribute to the Cuban independence leader, José Martí, on the 172nd anniversary of his birth (January 28, 1853, Havana, Cuba—May 19, 1895, Rio Cauto, Cuba). The Cuban American historian, collector, researcher, lawyer, and writer Emilio Cueto will present In the footsteps of José […]
Digital Humanities Showcase
Library West 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesLearn how digital technologies can help enhance your humanities research with support from UF librarians. This showcase highlights the power of digital tools in expanding research accessibility, storytelling, and scholarly engagement. Explore innovative projects on historical storytelling, digital mapping, open-access initiatives, and archival preservation. Free coffee, snacks and refreshments included! You are invited to check […]
Digital Humanities Showcase
Library West 1545 W University Ave, Gainesville, Florida, United StatesLearn how digital technologies can help enhance your humanities research with support from UF librarians. This showcase highlights the power of digital tools in expanding research accessibility, storytelling, and scholarly engagement. Explore innovative projects on historical storytelling, digital mapping, open-access initiatives, and archival preservation. Free coffee, snacks and refreshments included! You are invited to check […]