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The Interview with Judith C. Russell, Dean of University Libraries

Enjoy this interview with Judith C. Russell, Dean of University Libraries at University of Florida, where she discusses:

  • What we achieved taking the lead over 12 years ago to promote exchanges with Cuba, especially with the National Library of Cuba under Dr. Eduardo Torres Cueva’s direction
  • The role University of Florida’s Library played in making Cuba’s National catalogue accessible
  • A pamphlet, “Celebrating Cuba”, that summarizes the digital collection including monographs, journals, newspapers, maps, legal materials, government documents, and Judaica from the major synagogue in Havana
  • Library-sponsored events on Cuba that the Gainesville community can attend

Resources on Cuba accompanying the interview: