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

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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UCF Libraries Celebrates the Life of Richard H. Harrison

The UCF Libraries will be celebrating the life of one of their very special faculty members, Richard H. Harrison, later this month with a service in the John C. Hitt Library. Richard served as one of UCF’s Research Engagement Librarians and was a remarkable source of knowledge, insight, and generosity. His dedication to our mission […]

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7 Questions with our Web Developer, Bobby Ciullo!

Today we’re putting a spotlight on one of your beloved staff members, Bobby Ciullo! Bobby works as a Web Applications Developer in our Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility division. We sat down with Bobby to learn more about him and his daily responsibilities.

UCF Libraries Student Assistant Sarah Taha Awarded Two Prestigious Scholarships

The University of Central Florida Libraries is proud to announce that Sarah Taha, a student assistant in the Document Delivery & Resource Management Department, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of both the June S. Stillman Endowed Memorial Scholarship and the Lois Holt Scholarship.

Banner describing an event at UCF's downtown campus library called "Unlock the Library - Hidden Gems: Escape Room-Style Puzzles." The banner lists the times for the event to be Monday August 25th, 2-4 PM, and Tuesday, August 26th 2-4 PM at the Downtown Campus Library in DPAC 265

Welcome back to the Downtown Campus Library, Hidden Gems Edition!

DTC Library is excited to bring you a new slate of programming to celebrate the fall semester for new and returning students. Check out our Hidden Gems, selections from our Pop Reads collection that have been overlooked. Each selection has a short summary of what makes that book a hidden gem, but you won’t know […]

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7 Questions with Sai Deng!

As our talented Metadata Librarian, Sai plays a key role in making the library’s digital collections accessible to the public. Her work includes object description, access points selection, subject analysis, authority control, and quality assessment — all essential to connecting users with the information they need. Prior to coming to the U.S, she was an […]

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Summer Frequencies Playlist!

In need of something to get you through the dog days of sumner? Your library team has your back! We’ve put together this perfectly curated list of summer tunes to keep you rolling…

UCF Libraries Welcomes New Administrative Operations Manager of Access Services

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries is proud to announce the appointment of Kai Desir as the new Administrative Operations Manager of Access Services.

UCF Libraries Welcomes New Head of Digital Scholarship

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries is excited to announce the appointment of Mairelys Lemus-Rojas as the new Head of Digital Scholarship. Mairelys brings more than a decade of experience advancing open knowledge, metadata innovation, and collaborative digital initiatives throughout higher education.

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4th Floor Reopening on August 18th!

We are extremely excited to announce the reopening date of the 4th Floor! Just in time for the Fall semester, the floor will officially open on August 18th. Join us during the first week of classes as we celebrate the reopening with daily activities and fun explorations. Come get to know the new space and […]

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