Locations: The main, circulating collection of the Isser and Rae Price Library of Judaica is situated in Library West, on the Ground Floor, Northwest Corner. The library's special collections (rare books, manuscripts and archives) are held in the Judaica Suite in Smathers Library (2nd floor) and in the Smathers Library stacks.
Hours for the Judaica collection in Library West: The circulating Judaica collection on the first floor of Library West is accessible during Library West’s visiting hours. Schedules for Library West’s visiting hours are posted on the main UF Libraries Hours webpage. Please note this schedule may change during holiday periods, summer sessions, and intersessions.
Hours for the Judaica Suite: During the University of Florida’s Fall and Spring semesters, the Judaica Suite is fully open as a reading room (without an appointment) on Fridays between the hours of 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm. However, there may be occasions when the Suite will be reserved for classes on Fridays. Changes to the schedule are posted on the Grand Reading Room door; readers can also call ahead to check (telephone the help desk: 352-273-2755).
Borrower information: Circulating Judaica materials in Library West may be borrowed by University of Florida faculty, students, and staff who use the Gator-1 identification card as their library card.
Information about borrowing and other privileges can be found on the Libraries borrowing webpage. Distance learners should refer to the Libraries distance learners borrowing guide.
External researchers can request the loan of Judaica Library materials through their own library’s interlibrary loan system. Guest patrons may consult the Judaica materials onsite.
Copying Services: Information about copying, printing, and scanning Judaica Library books held in Library West can be found on the George A. Smathers Libraries website. Please see the Special and Area Studies Collections website for information about obtaining Digital Reproductions of the Library’s special collections.
Common call numbers for Jewish studies books, according to the Library of Congress Classification scheme, include:
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