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Please note the following loan extensions on LibTech Technology Lending items due to suspension of UCF Campus Operations Tuesday October 8th through Thursday October 10th, 2024:

• All items originally due Monday 10/7/24 through Friday 10/11/24 have had their due dates automatically changed to Monday 10/14/24 at 10:00pm
• All 24 Hour items checked out on Monday 10/7/24 will have their due dates extended until Monday 10/14/24 at 10:00pm

Automated email notifications of these changes should have been sent to your UCF E-mail. Check your due dates anytime at library.ucf.edu/myaccount

LibTech Hours of Operation for the week of October 7th:

• Monday 10/7/24: Open until 10:00pm
• Tuesday 10/8/24 through Sunday 10/13/24: Closed
• Monday 10/14/24: 7:30am – 10:00pm

Any changes or updates will be made here on this blog post. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!

EDIT 10/8/24 at 3:15pm: Changed Hours of operation to reflect LibTech now being closed on Friday 10/11/24 due to extended campus closure.

Please note the following loan extensions on LibTech Technology Lending items due to suspension of UCF Campus Operations on Thursday September 26th, 2024:

• All items originally due on Thursday 9/26/24 have had their due dates automatically changed to Monday 9/30/24 at 10:00pm
• All 24 Hour items checked out on 9/25/24 will have their due dates extended until Monday 9/30/24 at 10:00pm

Automated email notifications of these changes should have been sent to your UCF E-mail. Check your due dates anytime at library.ucf.edu/myaccount

LibTech Hours of Operation:

• Wednesday 9/25/24: Open until 10:00pm
• Thursday 9/26/24: Closed
• Friday 9/27/24: 7:30am – 7:00pm

Any changes or updates will be made here on this blog post. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe!

To address the evolving needs of students and the increasing demand for streamlined printing, copying, and scanning services, the Print Zone in the John C. Hitt Library has relocated to a more prominent and centralized location on the second floor. This move comes with several significant enhancements aimed at providing a more efficient and user-friendly printing environment. 

Over the past two years, the Print Zone has witnessed a surge in popularity, partly due to the utilization of Student Government print funds across campus since Fall 2021. With the closure of other printing locations on campus, such as the Student Union Computer Lab and All Knight Study areas, the demand for printing services at the Hitt Library has significantly increased. Long lines, insufficient Express Print PCs, inadequate furniture and space for staff to assist students, and not enough printing capacity during peak hours necessitated a better solution. 

As part of its ongoing commitment to providing cutting-edge spaces tailored to the evolving needs of its community, the John C. Hitt Library has unveiled its latest addition: the Hitt Maker Podcast Studio. This innovative space, located on the 2nd floor, is designed to cater to the growing demand for a space for podcast production among UCF students, faculty, and staff, further solidifying the Libraries’ role as a hub for creative exploration and collaboration. 

Equipped with state-of-the-art audio and video recording technology, the Hitt Maker Podcast Studio offers users the opportunity to easily capture both audio and video recordings of their podcasts. With features like the Rodecaster Pro II audio production mixer and the ATEM Mini Pro ISO video mixer, users can effortlessly adjust microphone levels, apply effects, and switch between multiple cameras or HDMI sources for a seamless recording experience. 

The studio can accommodate anywhere from one to four individuals in recordings, and up to seven in the room, making it ideal for group discussions or interviews. Additionally, users can utilize the space for recording voice-overs for video projects, enhancing its versatility. To facilitate smooth operation, the equipment is designed to be controlled by a producer or individual not participating in the podcast, allowing users to focus on their content creation. 

LibTech will be performing a large inventory processing project during the Winter Break intersession and will need all items returned in order to process. Please note the following loan deadlines:

Certain Items will become available again in January at various points after they have been processed through the inventory project. All items, including Semester Loan Laptops, will become available on the first day of classes, January 8th at 7:30am. Please call us at 407-823-2384 to verify stock status prior to January 8th.

Please note the posted LibTech Operating Hours to ensure we are available to assist when you arrive as there are many early closures in the next two weeks.

Thank you and have a great break!