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Have a poem you’d like to read,
a piece of music you’d like to
play, or need to practice a
speech in front of an audience?

Whether it’s a stand-up bit that
needs some work or you just
have something to say and you
need someone to hear it,
share what you’d like at
Free Knight, Open Mic!

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 402

Guidelines:

• Presenters will have up to 10 minutes allotted for setup, presentation,
• and breakdown.
• Slots are limited – contact as soon as possible for registration.
• Walk ins welcome as time permits – no guarantees.

For more information, please contact glenford.samuels@ucf.edu

See you there!

Stop by the Academic Engagement Suite in Room 330 of the John C. Hitt Library to enjoy some Halloween treats. October 31, 2023. 3-4 pm!

You can meet all the subject specialist librarians, see where one-on-one research consultations are held, and snag some sweet treats.

Welcome to Diamond’s Hidden Gems, a blog series in which I introduce you to the University of Central Florida’s library services that you may not know about!

UCF Libraries has more than just technological devices, research journals, and novels available for checkout. In fact, if you need something a bit more hands-on, the circulation desk is a good place to go to request such materials. As you find home in the study spaces throughout the John C. Hitt Library, you can utilize anatomy models, whiteboards, dry-erase markers, and erasers! These materials are available for check-out at the Circulation Desk near the study union-facing entrance of the John C. Hitt Library.

Here are some ground rules to remember:

• Use of all whiteboards is open
• There is no reservation system for whiteboards
• Only use dry-erase markers on the whiteboards
• The equipment cannot be taken to other floors of the library
• There are whiteboards available on all floors  
• Please be considerate in sharing with others!

In this interactive session, we’ll delve into how to strategically leverage business databases available at UCF Libraries to gain insights that will set your startup apart in the competitive landscape.  

Date: October 24, 2023, Tuesday, 3pm
Location: Blackstone Launchpad, Student Union

Welcome to Diamond’s Hidden Gems, a blog series in which I introduce you to the University of Central Florida’s library services that you may not know about!

Research is an important aspect of any college career, exposing you to the questions and information that have captured the attention of your field of interest. UCF Libraries has a variety of online resources, specifically designed to support your research assignments. One such resource are Research Guides. Research Guides can be subject or even course-specific, helping to direct students through the research process.

Within the guides, there are lists of recommended books, media, journals, databases, websites, and more. These guides are intended to help you narrow down some of the pathways through which you can find research information, helping to keep results specific to your selected study or course. The guide also provides information for your subject librarian, in case you’d like to contact them for assistance.

For additional information, comments, or questions, please feel free to Ask Us!

If you’d like to learn more about research guides and how you can access them, please visit “Diamond’s Hidden Gems – Research Guides” in STARS!