Our LibTech desk will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, April 9–10, for service desk improvements. Please be sure to check out any equipment you may need before the closure.
During this time, limited services will be available at the Print Zone, including item returns and podcast and production studio check-ins
Thank you for your patience as we work to enhance our services!
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
“The main desk in the middle of the pathway through the second floor had been vacant since the former service point for research support moved to the third floor in the Academic Engagement suite.”
Rachel Vacek, Associate Dean for Technology and Digital Strategies
“It’s great to be able to take advantage of such a visible and centralized space and offer Print Zone services there. At this new location, everyone will now have easier access to all the printing and scanning equipment, see a more obvious place get tech support, and be able to get directions to other spaces within our massive building.”
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.
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