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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!

The end of a college semester marks a period of exam preparation, essay writing and re-writing, and the endless struggle of finding a place to study. I’ve talked to you guys before about ideal study spaces on the University of Central Florida main campus, but it’s about time we hone in on the main library.

Below, read about the study rooms available for reservation in the John C. Hitt Library, in addition to the brand new third floor’s large study rooms. In addition to housing some pretty significant items and departments — government documents, the academic engagement suite, and the general collection — the first, third, and fourth floors of the John C. Hitt Library also contain a variety of study rooms. Equipped with large monitors and whiteboard, from 4-person rooms to rooms that can fit up to 12 people, it’s guaranteed that you will find a study room that suits your needs.

To reserve a John C. Hitt study room, visit the study room website and navigate to the reservation page.

For additional information, comments, questions, or suggestions, Ask Us!

If you’d like to learn more about John C. Hitt Library study rooms and my evaluations of those available on each floor, please visit “Diamond’s Hidden Gems – Library Study Rooms” in 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!

The University of  Central Florida Libraries is a well of information, ranging from technology checkout to research assistance. Various events have been held within the library too, like Open Mic nights, showcases, and media discussions. Keeping up with everything going on in the library on a day-to-day basis can be difficult.

Following and turning on notifications for the  UCF Library social media accounts can help you keep track of information and events alike! UCF Libraries has accounts for most of the top social media platforms, including:

• Instagram – ucflibrary
• YouTube – UCF Libraries
• Facebook – UCF Library

To learn more about what each account has to offer, please visit “Diamond’s Hidden Gems – Social Media” in 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!

UCF Libraries has more than just technological devices, research journals, and novels available for checkout. In fact, if you need something a bit more hands-on, the circulation desk is a good place to go to request such materials. As you find home in the study spaces throughout the John C. Hitt Library, you can utilize anatomy models, whiteboards, dry-erase markers, and erasers! These materials are available for check-out at the Circulation Desk near the study union-facing entrance of the John C. Hitt Library.

Here are some ground rules to remember:

• Use of all whiteboards is open
• There is no reservation system for whiteboards
• Only use dry-erase markers on the whiteboards
• The equipment cannot be taken to other floors of the library
• There are whiteboards available on all floors  
• Please be considerate in sharing with others!

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!

Research is an important aspect of any college career, exposing you to the questions and information that have captured the attention of your field of interest. UCF Libraries has a variety of online resources, specifically designed to support your research assignments. One such resource are Research Guides. Research Guides can be subject or even course-specific, helping to direct students through the research process.

Within the guides, there are lists of recommended books, media, journals, databases, websites, and more. These guides are intended to help you narrow down some of the pathways through which you can find research information, helping to keep results specific to your selected study or course. The guide also provides information for your subject librarian, in case you’d like to contact them for assistance.

For additional information, comments, or questions, please feel free to Ask Us!

If you’d like to learn more about research guides and how you can access them, please visit “Diamond’s Hidden Gems – Research Guides” in 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!

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!