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HathiTrust Digital Library has long been known as an outstanding resource for obtaining digitized works that are in the Public Domain, but did you know they also offer special access to in-copyright publications for their partner institutions?

The UCF Libraries in cooperation with HathiTrust is pleased to offer accessible publications to our patrons with print disabilities.  Upon searching the Online Catalog (aka the Books/Catalog tab), “Accessible Resources  ” will appear as an option under Subcollection in the left column. Click on it to narrow your results to a subset of accessible HathiTrust titles, any of which may be requested for electronic delivery by clicking the ADA icon.  Once you’ve emailed yourself the citation(s), copy/paste the information into UCF’s request form at https://guides.ucf.edu/accessibility/hathitrust (Due to copyright restrictions, this service is solely available to students who have been verified through UCF’s Student Accessibility Services.)

Spend the Knight before the Study Day at the John C. Hitt Library! Kram 4 the Exam will be happening Monday, December 7th. SGA will be distributing study materials and snacks between 7pm and midnight!

SAGE Knowledge Has New Content and Features!

SAGE Knowledge currently hosts more than 6,100 titles and videos, with a range of SAGE eBook and eReference content including scholarly monographs, reference works, handbooks, series, professional development titles, and now streaming video with SAGE Video.the social science digital library, was recently redesigned and now offeres:

• A responsive design for use on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices
• Expanded content, including nearly 1,500 video assets with a total viewing time of 370 hours across the social sciences, with new collections to be added in early 2016
• Better browsing and improved relevancy of search results
• “SAGE Recommends,” a new feature that connects concepts from search queries to link to o SAGE Journals and SAGE Research Methods

Did you know that coloring is a great way to relieve stress? Come and color your stress away during finals week. The John C. Hitt Library will have coloring supplies and stations set up starting December 8th.

Contact Carrie Moran (carrie.moran@ucf.edu) if you have questions.

Scott, N. (2015). Between the lines: the adult colouring book phenomenon. Director, 69(1), 104. Retrieved from https://login.ezproxy.net.ucf.edu/login?auth=shibb&url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ofm&AN=109518730&site=eds-live&scope=site 

John C. Hitt Library classrooms 235A and 235C are officially open for studying and use of the computers in each room. They will remain open through December 15th.

(note – 235A will close at 4:30PM on Wednesday, December 2nd for a class).