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WELCOME TO LIBRARY WEST
Originally opening in 1967, Library West was designated the Graduate Research Library. At the end of 2003,
following many changes in allocation and use of its space, the building closed for an expansion and complete
renovation. Reopening in August, 2006, the "new" Library West has become a campus center for study,
collaboration, intellectual exploration, and access to the world of electronic information.
Special features of the building include:
Shelving capacity of 1.7 million volumes on movable shelves
20 group study rooms, 84 graduate studies, 36 faculty studies, eight computer booths, six video booths,
and a wide array of individual seating at carrels, tables, and lounge chairs for a total seating capacity
of 1,400
* 121 general-use computers, 18 specialized computers supporting digital media, 20 laptops for check-out
* Wireless access throughout
* Starbucks Coffee cafe
PLEASE EXPLORE AND ENJOY LIBRARY WEST USING THIS SELF-GUIDED TOUR
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FIRST FLOOR
A- Lobby
B Escalators provide rapid entrance and exit for the building
C Elevator for library users with disabilities operates ONLY between the first and second floors
D Starbucks Coffee coffee shop is open all hours the library is open
E Study area across from Starbucks. The designated area to enjoy food and drink in the building
Remainder of the first floor must be accessed from the second floor via elevators (F) or stairs (G)
H Most books in Library West (classes A PG2640) are housed on movable shelving on this floor
I Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica, an excellent Jewish Studies collection of more than 85,000 volumes
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A Circulation Desk basic service point for
check-out and return of materials, course reserves,
interlibrary loan, signing out group studies and
laptop computers, and basic information
B New Book Shelf items are on display and
available for check-out
C General study area with array of tables, carrels,
and lounge chairs used throughout the building
D Group studies Studies throughout the building
seat groups of two ten for collaboration and group
projects. They are assigned for two hours, first-come
first-served, at the Circulation Desk
E Graduate studies Cubicles with a desk, chair,
bookshelf, and Internet access are assigned to PhD
students for the academic year
F Faculty studies Small studies with a desk, chair,
bookshelf, and Internet access are assigned to faculty
for the academic year
G Video-viewing booths for DVDs and VHS film
H Training room for hands-on instruction in use of
the libraries and their information resources
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J- Study area -This area (duplicated on floors one
and three) facing the lawn and University Avenue is
very popular, as are the spaces at the east and west
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K The remaining book collection (PG2640-Z)
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A Research Assistance Desk assistance locating
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research consultation. Side desks designed for
library staff to sit down and work with library users
B Eight digital microform readers to support use,
downloading and printing from microforms
C Microform collection film, fiche, and cards
D Reference collection and bound periodicals
E- Photocopying and printing equipment requires
use of a copy card
F ADA/ Digital Media group studies specialized
equipment is housed in these studies. They may be
reserved and signed out at the Research Assistance Desk
G Presentation area Beanbag chairs and large
screen. Space may be reserved at Research Assistance
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H Digital Media Center computers with dual
monitors and specialized software support creation
of digital media
I Current periodicals unbound issues of journals
J Information commons more than 120 general
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FOURTH FLOOR
No collections are housed on this floor. It is a quiet study area that includes individual study space, group
studies, graduate studies, and faculty studies.
Business Services and Human Resources staff are located on this floor.
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SIXTH FLOOR
This floor is reserved for graduate students. They must register at the second floor Circulation Desk to be
included in a database that enables them to access the sixth floor using their Gator 1 cards in the elevators.
The floor includes individual study space, three group studies, and lockers that may be checked out at the
second floor Circulation Desk.
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UW FLORIDA
George A. Smathers
Libraries
Library West Circulation Desk: 273-2525; Reference and Research Assistance: 273-2665
www.uflib.ufl.edu
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