Special & Area Studies Collections
Our materials and personnel advance the University’s research mission and spark the minds of its students.
170,000 SASC provides access to over 170,000 digital items, equating to millions of pages, representing materials from its 14 distinct collections.
427,583 We welcomed 255,312 people in-person and 172,271 users to our webpage in 2025.
650 Over the course of seven years, we have taught more than 650 students enrolled in Pirates & Power (Quest course)
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what’s new
Magic in the Library Event
Come see spooky displays, free stickers, buttons and treats during Smathers “Magic in the Library” Event on October 30st.
Apply for an Undergraduate Fellowship!
Our paid fellowships support undergraduate research at all levels. Applications are due Wednesday, October 28th.
Drawing Beyond Boundaries
A new exhibit celebrates Louise E. Jefferson. She was a cartographer, illustrator, graphic designer, photographer, calligrapher, and the first Black…
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 department & building
Our Department
Who We Are
We promote, preserve, and grow our collections to create new knowledge from old.
