LOCATING MATERIALS
Library West: Materials in the Judaica collection in Library West can be located by consulting the Libraries’ catalogs. Microform and microfilm resources supporting Jewish studies are primarily housed in the microfilm area of the 3rd floor of Library West.
Library of Congress classification system for key areas of Jewish studies:
- BM (Judaism): Jewish religion, philosophy, customs, liturgy, and general works on Judaism
- BS (Bible): Specifically BS 701-1830 for the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
- DS (History):
- DS 101-151: Jewish history
- D 804.3 & D 810 J4: The Holocaust and World War II.
- PJ (Language & Literature): PJ 4501-5192 for Hebrew and Yiddish language and literature.
Judaica Suite: Scarce and rare books of Hebraica and Judaica are likewise discoverable through the Libraries catalogs. These non-circulating materials are mostly housed in the Judaica Suite. At times when the Judaica Suite is closed, books may be ordered, reserved and consulted in the Grand Reading Room (second floor of Smathers Library). Please ask for these materials at the Grand Reading Room desk, or email the curator (rjefferson@ufl.edu) to arrange to have them placed there.
Archives and Manuscripts: Judaica archives and manuscripts can be discovered through our finding aids. These materials must also be consulted in the Grand Reading Room in Smathers Library. Email our public services staff at: special@uflib.ufl.edu for access information.