Special & Area Studies Collections
Our materials and personnel advance the University’s research mission and spark the minds of its students.
13 Our department is home to thirteen collections with substantial holdings of rare print, maps, archives, and manuscripts.
1 Did you know there’s a biscuit in our archives?
what’s new
Florida! Florida! Florida!: Presidential…
A new exhibit explores the way Florida has and continues to shape the outcome of presidential elections. Come see the exhibit in Smathers.
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.
Meet Ivy Chen, Latin American & Caribbean…
Meet Ivy Chen, Latin American & Caribbean Collection Specialist
featured video
Working in Special Collections as a UF Student
Dozens of students work in the collections every year on projects large and small. In this video, a recent graduate of UF, Catherine Ziegler, describes her experience working with the different researchers and collections over her time as a student. Our congratulations to Catherine, as well as all of our student workers: current, past, and future.
our spaces
Hours
Summer 2024
Map & Imagery Library (First Floor)
8AM – 6PM Monday – Thursday
8AM – 5PM Friday
CLOSED Sunday
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)
By appointment only, email rjefferson@ufl.edu
LACC Reading Room (Third Floor)
8AM – 6PM Monday – Thursday
8AM – 5PM Friday
CLOSED Sunday
Email lacref@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
