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This month, we are spotlighting a Downtown Campus Library hidden gem, Elyse Ugalde! From directly assisting patrons to curating new ways for patron engagement, she ensures that the UCF Library is a pleasant and inviting space for students, faculty, and community members. With her adaptability, creativity, and passion for community engagement, Elyse sets the tone for the public perception of the library, as well as the way in which it connects with its users.

We sat down with Elyse to get some insight into her work and learn more about her!

The UCF Libraries is proud to announce that Sai Deng, Metadata Librarian and Associate Librarian, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious 2025 UCF Research Incentive Award (RIA)! This university-level award honors faculty members who have demonstrated an impactful record of research, creative activity, or scholarship that advances the mission of the University of Central Florida.

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Fandino as the new Digital Exploration Center (DEC) Librarian. Daniel brings over seven years of experience in digital scholarship, public humanities, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with a focus on immersive technologies and digital storytelling.

Join us for the first installment of the UCF Libraries Speaker Spotlight with Chris Davenport! On October 16th, acclaimed journalist and author Chris Davenport will visit the John C. Hitt Library to discuss his new book, Rocket Dreams. This compelling work examines the modern space race, from Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos’ private space ventures to the growing rivalry between the United States and China. Davenport sheds light on the ambitions, risks, and innovations shaping humanity’s future among the stars. Don’t miss this engaging conversation that blends science, politics, and storytelling to explore how space exploration is being redefined for a new era!

The interview will be hosted by Brendan Byrne of Central Florida Public Media as a live podcast recording for their podcast “Are We There Yet?”

A book signing and reception will follow the talk, and you can register for the event here.

Today’s post spotlights UCF Connect Librarian (UCF Daytona Beach) and Photography Subject Librarian, and Performing Arts and Nursing Librarian, Michael Furlong.

Michael oversees library instruction, reference, collection development and outreach in Daytona and is the interim librarian for Sanford Lake Mary; he is also embedded in Nursing Research classes and supports UCF Daytona’s Nursing program. Michael additionally covers Economics and Real Estate for the College of Business, as well as areas within CAH, including Performing Arts. Michael’s research interests include scholarly collaborations between librarians and subject faculty, theater/film, graphic novels and RPG tabletop gaming.

We sat down with Michael to gain an insight into his daily activities!