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October 10, 2025SOURCE the Magazine of the University of Florida George A Smathers LibrariesOpen Access

The Later Years: 1968 to the Present

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Key Points

The analysis highlights significant changes and developments in the George A. Smathers Libraries over several decades.
Carl Van Ness provides insights into the operational transformations during his tenure as UF Librarian Emeritus.
The findings emphasize the ongoing relevance and adaptation of the libraries to modern needs.
The study reflects on challenges faced by the libraries and how they influenced strategic decisions.

Implication

Analysis reveals the evolution of the George A. Smathers Libraries under Carl Van Ness’s guidance.

Abstract

A deep dive into the later years of the George A. Smathers Libraries by Carl Van Ness, UF Librarian Emeritus.

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Carl Van Ness (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ebe3d6becc64ad52fdae8e https://doi.org/10.32473/sourceuf.7.1.140276

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