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Library West

George A. Smathers Libraries

Library Services in Fall 2020

Spaces

Space & Technology at Library West

Student wearing a mask and studying with a laptop and water bottle in the first floor lounge of Library West.

Featured Spaces

  • Gender-Neutral Bathroom on the second floor.
  • Lactation Room with rocking chair, footrest, changing table, and settling space on the second floor. The key is available at the Circulation Desk on the second floor. 
  • Accessibility Studio for students registered with Disability Resource Center on the third floor, room 335.
  • Proctored Testing Booths are available for students taking exams proctored by online services such as ProctorU, Tegrity, Honorlock, etc.
  • Tutoring Center (free tutoring from OAS & Writing Studio) on third floor, room 339 by appointment [NOTE: Tutoring Center closed for FALL 2020- all tutoring has moved online for this semester]
Student wearing a mask, sitting in a wheelchair, and studying with a laptop and water bottle in the first floor lounge of Library West.

Study Space

Technology

  • Wireless internet access throughout the building.
  • Approximately 100 computers available for use throughout the building on floors 1-3. The majority of these computers are located on the third floor.
  • Four digital microfilm readers are located on the third floor.  
  • B&W Printers located on floors 1, 2, 3, and 6. 
  • One color printer located on the third floor.
  • High-speed, KIC Bookeye digital scanners located on 1st & 3rd floors
  • Large format (posters/architectural plans) digital scanner located on the 3rd floor.
Students wearing masks, social distancing, and studying with laptops and backpacks on the second floor of Library West.

Research Help: 352-273-2665

Circulation – 352-273-2525

  • The circulation desk is located on the second floor at the top of the escalators.
  • Check out materials and equipment, lost and found, inquire about fines and fees, renew books, etc.
  • Self-Checkout machine is located on the second floor adjacent to the Circulation Desk.

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Drive-thru Book & Video Return

Drive-up book and video return drops are located on the outside of the east end of the building.