UCF Libraries will be hosting a library-wide celebration during Space Week that highlights UCF’s unique connection to space. We will be in space exploration through exhibits, programs, workshops, student engagement activities, and collaborations across campus!
From October 26 – 30, we invite you to join us in exploring all of our space-related collections, events, and themed-experiences!
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Special Collections & University Archives is excited to announce the winners of the 20th Annual Student Book Arts Competition! This year’s top honors were awarded to Rie Cauley for “Kumiko” and Mia Herrera for “We Are So Fortunate”.
The winning artist’s books were selected by David Benjamin, Head of Special Collections & University Archives, and guest judge Denise Bookwalter, Professor of Art at Florida State University. Selected from an impressive group of creative submissions, both works demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and artistic vision.
To celebrate their achievements, we sat down with Rie and Mia to discuss the inspiration behind their award-winning artist’s books, their creative processes, and their experiences exploring the Book Arts Collection at Special Collections & University Archives.
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Hello! My name is Ava Botwin, and I was the UCF Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) Processing Intern for the Spring 2026 semester. Through my internship, I learned the ins and outs of working in an archive, processed multiple collections, and gained hands-on experience in the library.
(more…)For two decades, UCF Libraries Special Collections & University Archives has celebrated creativity, innovation, and artistic expression through its annual Student Book Arts Competition. Established by former Special Collections Head Ellen Anderson, the competition invites UCF students to push the boundaries of the book form by creating original, one-of-a-kind artist’s books.
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The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries is proud to announce the appointment of Mary Diaz as Acquisitions Assistant Librarian. Mary is bringing very strong experience in academic libraries and museum environments, with a strong foundation in acquisition workflows and collection development.
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