The University of Central Florida Libraries has appointed Chelsea S. Dinsmore as the new Associate Dean for Resources & Discovery. Chelsea brings more than two decades of leadership experience in digital collections, metadata innovation, and collaborative scholarship to the role, and will lead our effort to improve library resource access.
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We are pleased to announce that OverKnight Study is back for the Final Exam period of the Fall semester! We’re offering extended hours on selected dates in the John C. Hitt Library from 1:00am – 6:00am on specific days. Amenities include 200 study seats, access to desktop PCs, drink and snack machines and security staffing. Below are the following dates of the OverKnight Study for the Fall Semester:
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In honor of Space Week, your UCF Library team has put together Space Tracks! Check out this Spotify Playlist featuring tracks inspired by our infinite universe!
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!
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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.
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