Library West at dusk

Library West
Humanities & Social Sciences

Discover UF’s extensive humanities and social sciences collections. Our subject specialist librarians are here to guide your research and connect you with the resources you need to succeed.

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Highlights from Library West

Read for fun!

Recreational Reading Area

Learn more about the recreational reading options available in Library West or provide us with your feedback on ways we can improve it!

Photo of shelving containing novels available for checkout

individualized help for assignments & research

Book-a-Librarian

Personalized research help for students, researchers, and instructors in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Book a 30- or 60-minute session to meet in person or over Zoom with a librarian who matches your subject area (or the first available).

librarian assisting a student at the Library West Research Assistance Desk

wellness@West

Mindfulness Studio

Serving as an intentional space for peace, prayer, meditation, and/or reflection throughout the day. Go to the 2nd floor Circulation Desk for access.

Natural Mystic, a photograph by John Dum, shows a gravel path through a forested area.

Campus Partnership

Pantry Donation Drop Off

Help build a more food-secure campus and reduce food waste. Green donation bins for UF’s Hitchcock Field & Fork Pantry can be found at the entrance to Library West.

Logo graphic for UF's Field and Fork Food Pantry