Special Collections & University Archives

During the week of June 1 to 5, 2026, access to Special Collections & University Archives Reading Room is through the staff entrance (room 501A) opposite elevators 3, 4, and 5.

Special Collections & University Archives will remain open by appointment, Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Special Collections and University Archives is open by appointment only, Monday through Thursday, from 9 am to 4 pm. We require three working days’ notice to retrieve materials.

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Twentieth Annual Student Book Arts Competition

All Libraries, Collections, John C. Hitt Library, Special Collections & University Archives Posted: June 2nd, 2026

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. But what exactly is […]

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Archival Adventures: Working with UCF’s Unique Collections by Alyssa Adkins

Special Collections & University Archives Posted: December 2nd, 2025

Hello! My name is Alyssa Adkins, and I am a junior at the University of Central Florida working toward my bachelor’s in history. During the Fall 2025 semester, I was given the amazing opportunity to be the Processing Intern and work with UCF Libraries’ Special Collection & University Archives (SCUA) team. My work consisted of processing three collections: the Richard Crepeau U.S. Bicentennial collection, the UCF International […]

Experience the Art of the Book: 19th Annual Student Book Arts Competition

All Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives Posted: September 4th, 2025

The 19th Annual Student Book Arts Competition celebrates the remarkable creativity and craftsmanship of students who transformed the traditional book form into stunning works of art. This year’s competition saw a record-breaking number of submissions, with 22 unique artist books entered—each offering a fresh perspective on what a book can be. A distinguished panel of […]

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