UF Libraries in Brief
August 2007
GEORGE A. SMATHERS LIBRARIES
VISIT THE UF LIBRARIES’ WEB SITE http://www.uflib.ufl.edu
The UF Libraries’ Web site is the gateway to library resources and services.
The UF Libraries’ Catalog, Course Reserves, and thousands of e-journals, e-books,
and article indexes/databases are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
THE BASICS
There are nine major libraries on campus, specializing in
different disciplines and serving different clientele. The
map shows campus locations.
1. Library West
humanities, social sciences, business, video & DVD
collection
Research Assistance – 273-2665
Checkout and returns – 273-2525
Course reserves – 273-2520
Interlibrary loan – 273-2541
Judaica (Isser and Rae Price Library) – 273-2791
2. Smathers Library
Special Collections - 392-9075
Latin American Collection - 392-0360
Digital Library Center – 846-0129
Library Bookstore – 392-0355 x255
3. Marston Science Library - 273-2856
physical and life sciences, engineering, agriculture,
and mathematics
Documents Department – 273-0367
Map and Imagery Library – 273-2825
4. Music Library (231 MUB) - 273-2815
music materials, including scores and sound
6. Education Library (1500 NRN) – 273-2780
supports the College of Education
7. Health Science Center Library (JHMHC) -392-4016
medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and
veterinary medicine
8. Allen H. Neuharth Journalism and Communications
Library (1060 WEIM) – 273-2770
journalism and communications
9. Legal Information Center (Levin College of Law,
Holland Hall) – 273-0700
And there are several specialized collections also included
in the UF Libraries’ Catalog:
Coastal Engineering Archives – 392-9537 x1416 – 575 Weil
Division of Plant Industry - 372-3505 - Doyle Connor Bldg.
Health Science Center Library, Borland – JAX (904) 2443240
Herbarium - 392-1721 x212 - Dickinson Hall
IFAS Centers - locations around the state
Institute of Black Culture - 392-1261 x6
Mead Library - 392-1554 x240 - P.K. Yonge Research School
1080 S.W. 11th Street (check in at Office)
Veterinary Medicine Reading Rm. - 392-4700 x5445 –
Vet. Med. Building
5. Architecture & Fine Arts Library (201 FAA) - 273-2805
art, architecture, landscape architecture, interior
design, building const., urban and regional planning
Reference and Information Desk staff are available in the Libraries to assist you. Computer Workstations for conducting
library research are available in all campus Libraries. Check out books and course reserve items at the Circulation Desks.
Wireless computer access is available in Library West, Marston Science and many other campus libraries. For complete
information about library computers and software see <http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/computing.html>.
Delivering the Libraries to Your Home or Office Desktop — see <http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/desktop.html> for a
description of services available to you. To connect to licensed resources from off campus, select “Off campus access”
from the Libraries’ Home Page. Instant message librarians at screen name uflibrarian, chat or email for assistance.
Details are at: < http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/ask/.>
Your Gator 1 card serves as your library card. Be sure to have it activated at a circulation desk, or by submitting an online
form. Your Gator 1 number is used for logging on to library computers, connecting from off-campus, renewing checked
out books, etc.
Classes and tutorials on using the library are available. Faculty interested in library instruction classes should contact the
Instruction Coordinator for Humanities and Social Sciences (273-2615) or Sciences and Engineering (273-2859) or their
subject specialist librarian.
Photocopying and Computer and Microform Printing are available at all Libraries, using copy cards (not cash). Reusable
copy cards may be purchased at vending machines in the Libraries with bills ($1 up to $20). Thirty-five cents of the initial
purchase price pays for the card. Additional value may be added at the dispenser. The Libraries do not make change.
Interlibrary Loan will help you obtain articles, books, and other materials not owned at UF. Submit requests electronically by selecting ILLiad at <http://illiad.uflib.ufl.edu/illiad/>. Pick up materials at the Library West circulation desk.
Special services are available for users with disabilities. Register at the Circulation Desk in Library West (273-2525) or
Health Science Center Library or Legal Information Center, and refer to the brochure “Services for Users with Disabilities” available in print or at <http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/ct/disab.html>.
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