Cold in the Library
21st Century Library, John C. Hitt Library Posted: January 18th, 2019We apologize for the fluctuating cold temperatures in the John C. Hitt Library due to the ongoing construction.
Total Lunar Eclipse 2019
Curriculum Materials Center, Events, John C. Hitt Library Posted: January 11th, 2019Join us for the 2019 total lunar eclipse! We start the fun on Thursday, Jan. 17 and end it with a late night viewing of the eclipse on Sunday, Jan. 20th.
Create a Moon Phase Calendar/Calculator
Thurs, January 17, 2019 12pm – 3pm
John C. Hitt Library
Main Floor
A free craft event to ring in the new year by making your own 2019 Moon Phase Calendar and Calculator. We will have a table set up on the main floor of the John C. Hitt Library starting at 12:00 noon for the DIY project.
New Insights into an Old Moon
Talk by Dr. Adrienne Dove
Thurs, January 17, 2019
3:30pm
John C. Hitt Library
Rm 223
Dr. Adrienne (Addie) Dove is a planetary scientist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Central Florida (UCF). She received her BS in Physics from the University of Missouri in 2006, and her PhD in Astrophysics and Planetary Science from the University of Colorado – Boulder in 2012. She is passionate about space and space exploration (both human and robotic) and educating people about science and exploration. In July, 2017, Dr. Dove was awarded the Susan Niebur Award Early Career Award by the NASA Solar System Exploration Virtual Research Institute (SSERVI) for her contributions to the science and exploration communities.
Kights Under the Stars
View the total lunar eclipse
Sun, January 20, 2019
11pm – 1am
Memory Mall
For more information visit
“Knights Under the Stars” Public Event Schedule – UCF Planetary Sciences Group
Follow the UCF Robinson Observatory and Library on Twitter or Facebook for updates including possible weather delays or cancellations.
Stress free searching
All Libraries, Learning Engagement Posted: January 10th, 2019Tired of spending all your time searching for articles when you could be reading and writing? Join us online Tuesday, Jan. 15th from 10:30-11:30 for the first Research Tips Tuesday of spring semester!
In this workshop you will discover the secrets to finding relevant resources quicker using advanced searching methods. We will explore:
- How to choose the best place to start searching
- How to break down your topic to design an efficient search strategy
- Using advanced search tool to get better results
- Connecting Google Scholar to UCF resources
Register online at: https://guides.ucf.edu/rtt
Business Coaching and Mentoring Resources
Events Posted: January 9th, 2019Entrepreneurship Workshop: Business Coaching and Mentoring Resources
Jan. 23 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Library Rm. 223
Come learn the valuable resources at UCF that encourage student entrepreneurs with competition, mentoring and support resources.
Featuring speakers from I-Corps, UCF Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, and Florida SBDC at the University of Central Florida.
For more information and to register visit: http://guides.ucf.edu/entrepreneur
Light refreshments will be served.
Spring Graduate Workshops
Events Posted: January 2nd, 2019UCF Libraries, in partnership with the College of Graduate Studies Pathways to Success, is offering a full slate of graduate workshops during the spring 2019 semester including Library Research & Literature Review Strategies, Planning Poster Sessions, EndNote & RefWorks: Citing Made Easy, Useful Apps All Grad Students Should Love & Use, Optimizing Your Online Presence, Where to Publish & Author Rights, and Presentation Skills. Online sessions have been added to several of the workshops.
Registration for these workshops is required and is done through myUCF (Student Center → Graduate Students → Pathways to Success)