UCF Libraries Policies

The UCF Libraries has classrooms available for instruction in some library facilities.  Classrooms in the Libraries are used exclusively for library instruction and library-related meetings. They cannot be reserved by faculty for classes without a library instruction component.

The UCF Libraries’ classrooms and conference rooms are reserved for library-related classes, meetings, and events.

• Electrical outlets provided in UCF Libraries public spaces may be used to power or charge approved devices such as laptops, mobile devices, or library items checked out to patrons. They may not be used to power any device not related to or used for study or research purposes, or to power any other device deemed unsafe by any library employee.
• Electrical cords or power strips may not be draped across aisles, exit pathways, or arranged in any manner deemed unsafe or a hazard by any library employee.
• Library patrons may not unplug any library equipment and may not leave any electrical equipment, cords, or power strips unattended in the library.

All patrons are required to exit the building when prompted by fire alarms or announcements via the public address system.

For personal items left in a UCF Libraries location:

• Inquire at the Circulation desk of the John C. Hitt Library or at the service desk of the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), the Rosen Library, or a regional campus library.
• In general, all personal materials are turned over to the University of Central Florida Police Department at the beginning of every month where they are held for another 30 days. To inquire about lost items at the Police Department please call their non-emergency number at 407-823-5555 or visit their location at 3610 Libra Drive, Orlando FL  32816-3550. Exceptions are any items containing perishable food or drink will be disposed of due to health and sanitation risks; UCF ID cards found at the John C. Hitt Library are turned into the UCF Card Services office weekly.

If you have lost an item that has not been turned in to us please fill out this form. If the item is returned to us we will contact you directly.

Submit a Lost Item Form

In general, lost cards can be redeemed by presenting identification that matches the name and signature on the card.  Also see our general Lost & Found policy.  Check with the library where you may have lost the card:

John C. Hitt Library

• Lost cards are temporarily held at the lost & found at the Circulation Desk. Circulation staff will return lost cards to the UCF Card Office, usually on a weekly basis.

Curriculum Materials Center (CMC)

• Lost cards are temporarily held at the CMC front desk.  Library staff will return lost cards to the UCF Card Office, usually on a weekly basis.

Rosen Library

• Lost cards are temporarily held at the Rosen Library front desk. Library staff will return lost cards to the Rosen Security office from time to time, or at the end of every semester.

UCF Connect Libraries 

• Check with the UCF Connect library where you may have lost the card.

Patron use of the Libraries’ public address systems is for emergencies only and must be approved and directed by the UCF Police.

The UCF Libraries does not have bulletin boards available for public postings or announcements. Posting of any announcements or documents inside or outside of any library facility is prohibited.

Patrons requesting refunds for money loss due to printer or copy machine malfunctions should report the loss:

• to the LibTech desk in the John C. Hitt Library,
• to the service desk in the Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), or
• to the service desk in the Rosen Library

The staff members there will help by providing an equivalent value of reprints. No cash refunds will be issued.

General Study Room Policies for the UCF Libraries:

• The UCF Libraries houses a number of Study Rooms at various library facilities. These rooms help provide workspace for group studies, while also maintaining an atmosphere conducive to quiet study.
• Study Rooms are available for study and course-related work only and are circulated only to currently enrolled UCF students and current UCF faculty members.
• Study Rooms are not available for club meetings, parties, fundraising or soliciting, or any other activity that is deemed to create a disturbance to other library patrons.
• For more information, or to reserve a room, please see the Study Rooms page.

Policies specific to study rooms in the John C. Hitt Library:

• Rooms can be reserved up to 4 hours a day in consecutive timeslots. You will be required to submit a new booking for every non-consecutive timeslot. Non-consectutive bookings are subject to cancellation at the discretion of library staff.
• Rooms can be reserved up to seven days in advance.
• General study rooms are left unlocked, but must be reserved.  If you do not reserve a room, you will be asked to leave if another group makes a reservation.
• To cancel your reservation use the cancellation link in your confirmation email or call the Circulation Desk at 407-823-2580.
• For more information, or to reserve a room, please see the Study Rooms page.