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Category: John C. Hitt Library

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UCF Libraries Welcomes New Head of Digital Scholarship

The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries is excited to announce the appointment of Mairelys Lemus-Rojas as the new Head of Digital Scholarship. Mairelys brings more than a decade of experience advancing open knowledge, metadata innovation, and collaborative digital initiatives throughout higher education.

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4th Floor Reopening on August 18th!

We are extremely excited to announce the reopening date of the 4th Floor! Just in time for the Fall semester, the floor will officially open on August 18th. Join us during the first week of classes as we celebrate the reopening with daily activities and fun explorations. Come get to know the new space and pick out your favorite new study spot!

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Spending Spring with SCUA: My Experience as a Processing Intern by Emily English

Hello, everyone! My name is Emily English, and I’m a junior at the University of Central Florida pursuing my BA in History. This Spring 2025 semester, I was granted the opportunity to work as a Processing Intern with UCF’s Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA).

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2025 Sticker Design Contest Winner!

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! ✨

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