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The University Press of Florida is the scholarly publishing arm of the State University System of Florida, representing the state's twelve public universities. Founded in 1945 in Gainesville, it is the oldest book publisher in the state and one of the largest university presses in the Southeast.
The University Press of Florida was founded in 1945 as the University of Florida Press. It is located in Gainesville, Florida, about four miles from the University of Florida's main campus, and has operated continuously since its founding.
The first title published by the University Press of Florida was Florida Under Five Flags by Rembert Patrick, a centennial history of the state of Florida. That inaugural choice reflected the press's founding commitment to books about the region.
The University Press of Florida has published almost 2,500 volumes. With a staff of 41, the press releases close to 100 new titles each year in fields including archaeology, dance, history, literature, political science, and international studies.
The University Press of Florida serves twelve public universities in the Florida State University System. These include Florida A&M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, New College of Florida, the University of Central Florida, the University of North Florida, the University of South Florida, the University of West Florida, and the University of Florida.
The University Press of Florida publishes Orange Grove Texts Plus (OGT+), an open-access textbook initiative. These materials are available through a repository powered by SobekCM open source software, and additional UPF publications are accessible from the University of Florida Digital Collections.