Category: John C. Hitt Library

Library Resources Unleashed: Fueling Startup Innovation and Success

Library Resources Unleashed: Fueling Startup Innovation and Success

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

Diamond's Hidden Gems

Diamond’s Hidden Gems – Scholarly Communications

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!

True to its nature as a public research university (a university that drives discovery and advancement), UCF places heavy emphasis on research. This occurs especially during a student’s college career, in which we are encouraged to network and get involved with projects that draw our attention. UCF does not leave us on our own in these ventures, however, offering resources and assistance throughout the entire research process. One such resource is the department of Scholarly Communications.

The term “scholarly communication” refers to the steps of scholarly output (ex. research, writing, and publishing). The process includes:  

  • Doing research
  • Preparing to write a journal article
  • Determining which publisher to use
  • Facilitating awareness and access to your works.

The Office of Scholarly Communication (SC) provides services for research, Open Access, and copyright. UCF recognizes that research is a complex process with many steps and pathways. SC offers services to help you along the steps below:

  • Research Planning
  • Project Management
  • Publishing and Presenting
  • Preserving and Disseminating
  • Prestige, Impact, and Discovery.

Use the Office of Scholarly Communication and its resources to acquaint yourself with the research process and receive assistance for your own research. Visit the consultation page to schedule an appointment. For additional information, comments, questions, or suggestions, email Sarah Norris (sarah.norris@ucf.edu).

To read on about all of the services the Office of Scholarly Communication has to offer, please visit “Diamond’s Hidden Gems – Scholarly Communications” in STARS!

Phase-IID Silent Study 3D render

Six Public Forums Announced Covering the Hitt Library’s 4th Floor Renovation

Information about the Hitt Library’s 4th Floor renovation (Phase IID) and the deaccessioning work are now available on the 21st Century Library website. Learn about the underlying principles and goals for the project and see some preliminary diagrams and renderings of the spaces. The renovation includes spaces for individual and group study, meeting and conference rooms, and technology studios for discovery, creation, and research. 

Want to hear more or ask questions about the renovation and deaccessioning work from Library Dean Beau Case? If so, then come to one of the six public forums where there will be a presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. No registration needed, just show up! All events take place in the John C. Hitt Library, Room 402. See this map of campus for directions. 

Questions about these events can be sent to Megan Haught, Executive Assistant to the Dean. 

Diamond's Hidden Gems

Diamond’s Hidden Gems – STARS

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!

Publishing student work through journals and magazines is a difficult feat, often requiring rounds upon rounds of revisions. UCF has a way for you to share your work while providing you with tools to assist with the publication process. Continue below to read about UCF’s own digital repository. UCF’s Showcase of Text, Archives, Research & Scholarship (STARS) provides access to works by, for, and about UCF as broadly as possible, and for as long as possible.

The intention is to provide free, open access to a worldwide audience. It is an institution-wide digital repository managed by the UCF Libraries. STARS is open to all faculty, staff, students, and affiliates of UCF, though student submissions may be subject to an approval process. STARS also documents library contest winners, most recently the “Love Your Libraries” Sticker Contest (which has already ended, sorry!)  

If you’d like to learn more about STARS and the types of materials you could upload, please visit Diamond’s Hidden Gems – STARS.

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