Electronic dissertations available after student graduation

November 16, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — One of the most frequently asked questions in the George A. Smathers Libraries’ binding unit is, ” When will my dissertation be available online?”

Although the University of Florida has transitioned the theses and dissertations from print to electronic format, the binding unit in the preservation department still serves as the coordinator between the Graduate Editorial Office, Florida Center for Library Automation (FCLA), and the University Library for Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs).

Overall, the timeline for ETDs to be available in the UF catalog typically runs between seven to 11 weeks after the student’s graduation date. If a student discovers that their ETD is not available in the UF catalog three months after graduation, and if they did not restrict it, they should contact Robert Parker in the preservation department at rparker@uflib.ufl.edu or 352-273-2833.