Join Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler for this unique employee learning opportunity to explore public art in the Smathers Library and Library West. The tour will highlight “History of Learning in Florida” by Hollis Holbrook (Smathers Library Grand Reading Room), “UF 144: Circuits, Signs and Place” by Richard Heipp (Library West), “Three Way Piece No. 2” by Henry Moore (Library West), and “Blue Ridge” by Hiram Williams (Library West).

Put on your walking shoes and get to know more about our library system.

• Limited to 15 Library employees. 
• Location: Begin in the Grand Reading Room of the Smathers Library and continue the tour by walking over to Library West. 
• Transportation: A library van or golf cart can be requested for transportation to and from the event. 

Join these sessions to learn about our amazing library services, spaces, collections, and people. Check the training calendar for upcoming events GTKSL series

Presenter: Lourdes Santamaría-Wheeler is a first generation Cuban-American working at the intersection of Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums. She is currently the Exhibits Director at the University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Museum Studies. She established and oversees a comprehensive exhibition program that includes physical and digital exhibitions that enhance research and learning opportunities at the University. She specializes in exhibition program development and leadership that emphasizes curatorial and interpretive training centering inclusion and equity, inclusive practices in cultural heritage spaces, digital scholarship, and student mentorship, particularly for those who have been minoritized in higher education. Lourdes holds a BFA in Creative Photography and MA in Museology.

Registration Information:

UF Libraries Employees: Please register in the Training Program’s LibCal calendar area at https://ufl.libcal.com/calendar/training. Look for the training of interest and click the green button to register for the workshop(s) you wish to attend. Webinar links will be emailed in your reminder email two hours before the event.

Accessibility: The Libraries Training Program utilizes Universal Design guidelines when creating events, however, barriers may still exist. If you need accommodations to participate, please email lib_training_program@uflib.ufl.edu, at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Questions? Email Cynthia here:  lib_training_program@uflib.ufl.edu

Visit our website!  The Training Program website includes information for accessing your training report, competencies for library employees that we use to develop sessions, and links to additional training programs for library employees. https://training.uflib.ufl.edu/