A 'glimpse into the magic and mystery of libraries,' UF’s Discovery Fellowships

Libraries across the country are facing their own challenges – from grappling with funding shortages to the limiting of on-shelf materials – but in the midst of some setbacks, students at UF are discovering the timeless richness of these on-campus academic resources.

Inside the George A. Smathers Libraries – the largest academic information resource system in the state of Florida – undergraduates are finding their literacy-centric passions through opportunities like the Discovery Fellowship Program. The semester-long initiative pairs students with invaluable mentors and teaches them how to utilize the library to expertly conduct academic research.