News & Blog

We hope this fall semester has gone great. As you are preparing for your spring 2021 classes remember we are here to help!   

1. Our Information Literacy Modules can be assigned for the Academic Engagement Requirement.  

2. Check the library to see if we have you textbook available online with unlimited users or if there are open educational resources available.  

3. We have many streaming videos that you can embed in your Canvas course.  

4. Contact your subject librarian to see what resources we have available in your subject area.  

Check out our Services for Faculty page for more information on how we can support your research and teaching.

Whether you’re preparing course materials for your course or have questions about copyrighted works for your research, UCF Libraries has got you covered with a variety of services and resources to help you navigate the complexities of copyright in all your teaching & research endeavors.   

The Office of Scholarly Communication provides general information about copyright, fair use, and other copyright-related matters. In addition to our website, you can also find information on our various intellectual property research guides where we explore topics, such patents, trademarks, and copyright.   

If you have specific questions or would like to speak with a librarian about copyright, Scholarly Communication Librarian, Sarah Norris, is here to provide general information to faculty for teaching & research purposes. She is also offering online office hours for drop-in questions. You can find her current virtual office hours, as well as how to schedule an appointment here: https://library.ucf.edu/staff/norris-sarah/  

The UCF Library Subject Librarians are here to help your students! Students can call, email, or request a Zoom session to inquire about assistance with their research topics, searching library databases, finding the best resources and so much more. Refer to the page below to find the contact information for each subject librarian. Librarians are available at the John C. Hitt Library, Curriculum Materials Center, Rosen Library, Downtown Library and UCF Connect Libraries.

https://library.ucf.edu/subject/all/

Hello UCF STEM Faculty!

Did you know that UCF is a Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)? Patent and trademark information can provide your students with additional resources for their research. The video embedded below shares some great information on the value of IP in research, plus directions for scheduling an instruction session for your upcoming class.   

For more information please contact: Missy Murphy Missy Murphey, PTRC Librarian; Sandy Avila Sandy Avila, Science Librarian; and Ven Basco Ven Basco, Engineering Librarian.  

We have a new series called Research Tips Thursdays. Each Thursday we will be posting quick videos that focus on building specific research skills to make the research process faster and easier for students. Students can sign up to be notified when new content posts!  

The current week’s videos will be highlighted here https://guides.ucf.edu/rtt, as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages. You can find past episodes in our archives.  

Topics coming up:   

October:  

• Synthesizing Ideas from Multiple Sources  
• Is it Trustworthy? Election Edition  
• Using Advanced Search Options  

November:  

• Why We Cite  
• Following the Research Conversation  
• Identifying Research Gaps