Welcome to the John C. Hitt Library, home to the UCF 21st Century Library Project. The building, originally constructed in 1968, is currently being substantially updated and repurposed to create a unified center for learning, scholarly research, and engagement.
The 21st Century Library is designed around the students’ needs. It blends traditional library spaces with innovative design to provide improved and faster access to library resources, access to technology and technology assistance, areas for collaborative and individual study, and a welcoming, engaging, and inspiring environment for the UCF community.
The project is being developed in multiple phases. Phase IA is now completed, which connects the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC) with the existing library building. The “Connector” contains a new primary entrance, increased seating capacity, additional computer work stations and more.
Discover the 21st Century Library Project by visiting these phased improvement pages.
The next phase of the project is Phase IIA. This phase entails emptying out the third floor and renovating the space with the aesthetic and functional design found in Phase IA.
View more details on Phase IIA
Beginning Wednesday, May 5, the third floor, including its study rooms, will be closed to the public. Study rooms on the fourth and first floor will remain open and can be reserved by visiting library.ucf.edu/studyrooms or stopping by the Circulation Desk in the John C. Hitt Library.
The 3rd floor of the John C. Hitt Library will be closed between Tuesday, January 19 – Saturday, January 21, 2021. This temporary closure is part of the preparation for the upcoming renovations to the 3rd floor spaces which will begin later this year. Stairwells and elevators will be marked with signs and caution tape […]
The Phase IA expansion of the John C. Hitt Library is nearing completion. We wanted to share with you some photos of the new space and furniture. More progress photos and posts will come soon. Learn more about the 21st Century Library Project
The 1st Floor will be closed Monday, August 5 to Sunday, August 26. The 1st floor (lowest level) of the John C. Hitt Library will be closed for work related to construction of the 21st Century Library project. 2nd (main), 3rd, 4th and 5th floors will remain open. Assistance with Government Documents can be requested at […]
We are happy to share this video as an introduction to the new John C. Hitt Library Automated Retrieval Center. This video showcases what the ARC is, how it operates, and how patrons will be able to request books from it. View more information
During Spring Break, Monday March 11 to Sunday, March 17, the 1st floor (lowest level) of the John C. Hitt Library will be closed for work related to construction of the 21st Century Library project. 2nd (main), 3rd, 4th and 5th floors will remain open. To retrieve a book from the 1st floor, click on […]
Phase IIA, the renovation of the third floor, will start spring semester 2022 and is estimated to be complete in spring/summer 2023.
Renovating each floor will take approximately 18 months to complete. The exact finish date for the project will be influenced by the speed of construction and the availability of funding.
The 21st Century Library is being funded by the Capital Improvement Trust Fund (CITF). The Capital Improvement Trust Fund receives funds which are paid as part of semester tuition.
Library services and resources will remain available throughout the project. Space will be available for study and research during phases of work. Access to some areas of the library may be restricted at times as the work proceeds, and alternative locations will be provided for services and study.