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The UCF Libraries released a new video to guide viewers through the Research Lifecycle (RLC) model. The RLC was created by the UCF Libraries’ Scholarly Communication Task Force in order to:

• Help understand the research process
• Show the location and types of services available for researchers
• Highlight missing support areas in order to establish new services on campus

For more information about our Research Lifecycle, see the Office of Scholarly Communication.

In the past few days, some news sites have described uncertainty for the future of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). With NEH under discussion, we will take this opportunity to highlight good news from the NEH by celebrating winners of a 2016 NEH contest. (more…)

If you’ve ever considered learning Japanese or maybe Russian slang, Mango Languages is the database for you!

Join a few of your UCF librarians for a speedy overview of one of our library’s newest resources.

The Mango Languages learning platform offers online courses in 72 languages and counting. With translation tools, specialized courses on culture and etiquette, and foreign films, Mango is your go-to resource for language learning.

UPDATE: LyndaCampus will be going away for everyone except College of Business Students starting June 26th 2019.

lyndaCampus could change your life! Learn a new skill from one of over 3,500 videos – just login with your NID.

Lynda has tons of videos to help you learn how to code, create mobile apps or use Adobe Illustrator.

You can also use Lynda to learn things like Data Analysis, Social Media Marketing, CAD, Network Administration and Photography. There aren’t many topics that you CAN’T learn about at Lynda.

All of Lynda is free to UCF students, so take a look and see what new skills you can master today!

New Books shelf on 2nd floor

Browse our NEW BOOKS shelf in the Knowledge Commons for some recreational reading over Spring Break.  The bookcase on your left as you approach the Research and Information Desk is devoted to showcasing our latest academic book purchases.  Come by or check the website to see what we have, and feel free to take as many as you like–everything on display here is available for immediate check out: just take your selections to the circulation desk.

***NEW*** Now you can peruse the New Books Display website to read synopses of each book on display!  Titles link directly to our online catalog so you can find similar titles and check availability before your visit.