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Congratulations to Alyssa Schroeder, winner of our 2025 Sticker Design Contest! 🎉 Her vibrant and creative design will be available starting tomorrow at all UCF Libraries service desks—grab one while supplies last! We’re also excited to feature the runner-up design by Alija Bala, along with a few other past favorites, so be sure to check them out. Thank you to everyone who submitted a design and helped us celebrate Knight creativity. We loved seeing your talent shine! ✨

Beginning this Friday, April 18, 2025, the operating hours for the virtual Ask A Librarian (AAL) chat service will change due to the loss of federal grant funding which supported evening and weekend service.

Moving forward, virtual assistance will be available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — times when our UCF librarians are available to provide expert help directly.

Libraries might be known for quiet study spaces, but in terms of supporting student success, research, and innovation, there comes a time to make some noise! Your gifts fuel technology, resources, and spaces that empower our UCF community to learn, create, and discover. Help us amplify our impact and scan below to donate, share, and GET LOUD for the UCF Libraries during our annual Day of Giving on April 10th, 2025!

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Our LibTech desk will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 9–10, for service desk improvements. Please be sure to check out any equipment you may need before the closure.

During this time, limited services will be available at the Print Zone, including item returns and podcast and production studio check-ins

Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance our services!

Glen Samuels, a proud UCF alumnus from the Class of 2010, is the Access Services Night Supervisor at the UCF Library. Dedicated to supporting students, he plays a crucial role in keeping the library running smoothly into the late hours—staying on duty until 1 AM on weekdays. Whether assisting with research, managing resources, or ensuring a welcoming study environment, Glen is a reliable presence for night owls who rely on the library as a hub for learning and success. We asked Glen a few questions about his experience here at UCF and what he finds most important about his career here at UCF.