Special & Area Studies Collections
Our materials and personnel advance the University’s research mission and spark the minds of its students. 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.
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.
Ediciones Vigía
Ediciones Vigía, is an independent publishing house in Matanzas, Cuba. Come see the exhibit in Smathers first floor lobby.
Meet Sarah Tew, Project Coordinator for the US…
Meet Sarah Tew, Project Coordinator for the US Caribbean & FL Digital Newspaper Project.
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
Fall 2023
Map & Imagery Library (First Floor)
8AM – 7PM Monday – Thursday
8AM – 5PM Friday
2PM – 10PM Sunday
Email mapsref@uflib.ufl.edu for research assistance.
Grand Reading Room (Second Floor)
9AM – 6PM Monday – Thursday
9AM – 5PM Friday
Email special@uflib.ufl.edu for research assistance and to make a research appointment.
Judaica Suite (Second Floor)
9AM – 12PM, 1PM – 5PM Friday
By Appointment, email rjefferson@ufl.edu
LACC Reading Room (Third Floor)
8AM – 7PM Monday – Thursday
8AM – 5PM Friday
2PM – 10PM 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
