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Debut of the Hitt Maker Podcast Studio: Meeting the Evolving Needs of Students and Faculty

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. 

Hitt Maker engineering station showing audio board, camera controls and Mac recording station

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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LibTech – Winter Intersession Lending Notes

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:

Loan PeriodLast Day for Checkout
4 Week ItemsNovember 17th
7 Day ItemsDecember 7th
3 Day ItemsDecember 12th
24 Hour ItemsDecember 14th
Returns OnlyDecember 15th, 18th – 19th
List of deadlines for lending LibTech items

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!

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Change in Hours for the LibTech Technology Lending Service

The LibTech desk in the Hitt Library offers a wide variety of technological equipment and accessories that can be checked out by anyone in the UCF community, and they provide technology and printing assistance for all hours the library is open. Starting Saturday, October 21, LibTech operating hours for lending equipment will change to the following (changes in bold): 

  • Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 10:00pm 
  • Friday: 7:30am – 7:00pm (no change) 
  • Saturday: Closed 
  • Sunday: Closed (no change) 

This means that Saturday, October 21, will be the first Saturday that LibTech will be closed. Monday, October 23, will be the first weeknight that we will close at 10:00 p.m. 

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Hurricane Update

LibTech – Hurricane Ian Update

LibTech will be closing at 7:00pm on Tuesday September 27th and will remain closed until Monday October 3rd at 10:00am. Please make note of the following:

  • If you have items on loan, please hold onto them and keep them safe / dry.
  • All items that were due Monday 9/26 through Friday 9/30 have had their due dates automatically changed to Tuesday 10/4 at 9:00pm.
  • All items checked out on Tuesday 9/27 will be due back on Tuesday 10/4 at 9:00pm.
  • If something prevents you from returning to campus Tuesday 10/4, please let us know at the time of check in next week and we will work with you.

Please be safe, make good choices, and we look forward to seeing you again next week when campus reopens. Thank you!

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