Special & Area Studies Collections
Our department is home to substantial holdings of rare print, maps, archives, and manuscripts, as well as interdisciplinary collections pertaining to geographical, national or cultural regions. Our materials and personnel advance the University’s research mission and spark the minds of its students.
what’s new
Recently Processed, Expanded or Revised…
The following collections in the Special and Area Studies Department have been recently processed, expanded or revised at the University of Florida.
“Political” Theater
Our Popular Culture Curator explores the connections between stage and statehouse in our collection of historical playbills and theater programs.
The Digging is the Least Thing Of All
A new exhibit examines the public health challenges of the Panama Canal
New Video
Capturing History at the University of Florida:
Sarah Coates, our Interim University Archivist, shares how her work preserves the everyday stories of the university.
our spaces
Reading Room Hours
For holiday and intersession hours please see, https://ufl.libcal.com/hours.
Map & Imagery Library (First Floor)
8am – 6pm Monday – Thursday
8am – 5pm Friday
Email mapsref@uflib.ufl.edu for research assistance.
Grand Reading Room (Second Floor)
9am – 5pm Monday – Friday
Email special@uflib.ufl.edu for research assistance and to make a research appointment.
Judaica Suite (Second Floor)
Without Appointment: 9am – 4pm Friday
By Appointment, email rjefferson@ufl.edu
LACC Reading Room (Third Floor)
8am – 6pm Monday – Thursday
8am – 5pm Friday
Email lacref@uflib.uflib.ufl.edu for research assistance.
our department & building
Our Department
Who We Are
We promote, preserve, and grow our collections to create new knowledge from old.
Our Building
Smathers Library
A landmark of learning on the UF campus.
contact us
Directory
Special and Area Studies Collections Faculty and Staff
