UCF Libraries

Everyone could use a little more calmness in their lives. Check out a free intro to mindfulness course offered every Wednesday at 1pm in the John C. Hitt Library courtesy of UCF Wellness and Health. Learn the skill of mindfulness, practice meditation, and enrich your daily life. Registration required https://whps.sdes.ucf.edu/miea/

Reminder that all UCF Library locations will be closing at 2pm on Thursday, 8/29 so we can all get to the Bounce House to cheer on our Knights! 🏈

Join us September 6th as we host the Therapy Dogs! Come on in and get to know our lovable buddies… Find us in Room 223 adjacent to the Café! ✨

A friendly reminder of our John C. Hitt Library hours for the Fall semester. Come in and ! ✨

We are so excited that our very own Judy Kuhns will be taking over as Interim Head of our Rosen Library! Judy brings a substantial amount of experience to this role, and will continue to serve as the subject librarian for the numerous programs offered within the Rosen College of Hospitality Management! 📚

Ready to kick off the year with a new duck? Next week we’re hosting our annual Scavenger Hunt! Join us on Thursday, August 22nd as the first 150 students to complete the grand tour of the John C. Hitt Library earn a free duck and postcard. Meet us between Circulation and the Print Zone! ✨ 📚

We are pleased to announce that OverKnight Study is back for the Final Exam period of the Fall semester! We’re offering extended hours on selected dates in the John C. Hitt Library from 1:00am - 6:00am. Amenities include 200 study seats, access to desktop PCs, drink and snack machines and security staffing. ✨

Hope all of our knights are able to squeeze out a little bit more fun before the summer ends. And if that fun leads you to the library, and why wouldn't it, please note the change in our hours before the fall semester starts.

8/3 - 8/4
CLOSED
8/5 - 8/6
7:30 am - 5 pm
8/7 - 8/9
7:30 am - 1 pm
8/10 - 8/11
CLOSED
8/12 - 8/16
7:30 am - 5 pm
8/17
10 am - 6 pm
8/18
12 noon - 11 pm

Sending out a big Happy Birthday to NASA! We’re proud to be neighbors and supporting talent during your incredible journey! ✨

Friendly reminder that our 4th floor renovation is underway! While our 5th floor is our quiet study space, you may find areas of the 1st floor or quiet booths around the library that are quieter during certain times. Remember, you can always pick up earplugs our circulation desk! 📚

We were honored today to have fellow librarians visiting us all the way from Zimbabwe. A great discussion with likeminded custodians of learning as we shared ideas, strategies and providing insights on what it takes for the UCF Libraries team to enrich the lives of our community.

The Opportunity:
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks a dynamic, forward-thinking, and service-oriented individual to join our team as the University Archivist. This individual will play a crucial role in managing the University Archives, which serves as the official repository of the University's history, ensuring the long-term preservation and accessibility of materials documenting UCF's development and history. The University Archivist will be responsible for overseeing materials in all formats, engaging in outreach and instructional activities, and providing research support for the collection.

This is a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position. The University Archivist is expected to participate in research, professional development, and service activities. The position operationally reports to the Head of Special Collections & University Archives. We are hiring at the rank of Assistant Librarian. The successful candidate will be provided with mentoring, professional development, and training in support of their advancement and growth.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.
• Experience working in archives, library special collections, museums, records management, or other relevant area.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to evaluate, select, and process archival collections, and to create finding aids.
• Experience using archival collections in research and teaching.
• Experience with ArchivesSpace and familiarity with Ex Libris’ Alma and Primo VE.
• Knowledge of best practices and national standards such as EAD, DACS, MARC, and Dublin Core.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Application review begins 8/29/2024.
Assistant Librarian salary begins at $60,000.

Job Close Date:
Open until filled.
Full details and to apply: https://ucflib.fyi/job-university-archivist.

Sending out a huge congrats to two of our faculty members, Rachel Trnka and Katy Miller, who were both just promoted to Associate Librarians here at the UCF Libraries! 📚

The Opportunity
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Libraries seeks an inquisitive and analytical Collection Strategist to work at the John C. Hitt Library in Orlando, Florida. This position will join the Division of Collection Services & Resource Management (CSRM) providing holistic collection services to support the vibrant UCF community. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for the CSRM Division, the position will lead the Libraries’ data-informed collection assessments and recommend practices to optimize library collection strategies. We will hire at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian. The successful candidate will be provided with mentoring, professional development, and training in support their advancement and growth.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in library and/or information science from an accredited institution at the time of appointment.
• To be eligible for appointment as Associate Librarian upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of librarianship, scholarship, and service commensurate with an appointment at the rank of Associate Librarian.
• Experience with a Library Services Platform (LSP).

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in evidence-based collection assessments in academic libraries.
• Proficiency in data visualization.
• Experience in licensing agreements for library resources.
• Competency in Ex Libris Alma Analytics.
• Knowledge of standard practices in harvesting data for library collections.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:
Application review begins 8/15/2024

Assistant Librarian salary begins at $60,000
Associate Librarian salary begins at $70,000

Job Close Date:
Open until filled.

Full details and to apply: https://ucflib.fyi/job-collection-strategist

The UCF Libraries would like to wish all our Knights a safe and happy Fourth of July this year! Reminder that all library locations will be closed on Thursday and Friday, 7/4-7/5 but the Hitt Library will reopen on Saturday, 7/6 at 10am.

The UCF Libraries' legal research offerings are transitioning. As of July 1, 2024, UCF no longer has access to Westlaw Campus. The campus subscription to this legal and news resource was previously granted by the UCF Technology Fees for Legal Studies and discontinued when the Tech Fee funds ceased.

Fortunately, the Library offers Nexis Uni, a robust legal, business and news resource used by most academic institutions. Should you need assistance in finding information such as case laws, law reviews, legal encyclopedias, or international news, please set up an appointment with Rich Gause, Liaison Librarian for Legal Studies: https://ucf.libcal.com/appointments/rich

If you are taking a Legal Studies course, please contact your instructor to determine whether you may access a resource licensed exclusively by and for courses in Legal Studies. 📚

Looking to borrow a laptop this semester? The John C. Hitt Library is now your exclusive source for laptop lending on campus! With over 700 laptops available, the LibTech desk (located just inside the Reflection Pond entrance of the library) is your go-to place for all laptop lending…

With the support of additional laptops previously found at the Student Support Desk at Technology Commons, the library has absorbed these units to provide even more resources for your computing needs. In addition to laptops, the LibTech team offers over 3,000 other technology items such as cables, chargers, cameras, and tripods for your use. For more information about terms and policies and to see the list of current inventory levels, visit the LibTech website here: ucflib.fyi/4bL7Sho

LibTech Hours
Mon-Thur 7:30am-10:00pm
Friday 7:30am-7:00pm

Are you using the myKnight STAR app? Now, you can quickly use the “Raise Hand“ tool to connect with a UCF librarian for your research and information needs! ✨

Today many communities will be celebrating Juneteenth, the day when the last 250,000 slaves in America were finally declared free by the US Army. Learn more about this important day in the first scholarly book that delves into the history of this celebration. Access this online book here https://ucf-flvc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01FALSC_UCF/a65521/cdi_proquest_ebookcentral_EBC6639526

Congratulations to this year's winners of the 18th Annual Student Book Arts Competition: Sean Logan creator of "How to Scam with Water Heaters" and Rebecca Tirado Ahearn creator of "Angels' Number Cards". You can see both of these books in person in the exhibit cases outside of the Special Collections Department on the 5th floor of the Hitt Library until August 2024. Check out https://library.ucf.edu/news/exhibit-18th-annual-student-book-arts-competition/ to learn more about this annual competition.

Leganto is a new service that is being rolled out to UCF Faculty and Instructors. It connects your course reading materials to library resources.
For more information, check out our Leganto guide https://guides.ucf.edu/Leganto

Today, we remember those we lost eight years ago. We know this is a difficult day for those in our community, and we want to remind you that there are resources available.

Students can reach out to Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 24/7 by calling 407-823-2811 and faculty and staff are encouraged to use the Employee Assistance Program at 877-240-6863. More resources can be found here: https://caps.sdes.ucf.edu/resources/

A new book, Sunrise on the Reaping, by Suzanne Collins is coming out next March, which will revisit the world of Panem 24 years before the events of The Hunger Games. Use this summer to catch up on the original trilogy or you could just watch the movies, though we all know the book was better ... https://ucflib.fyi/4aTjYUH😜

Need a laptop or charger? Check out all the tech available for our students! https://library.ucf.edu/technology-lending/

Need a computer? Did you know you can check online before visiting the main, Downtown or Rosen campuses to ensure there are plenty available? https://library.ucf.edu/services/computers-technology/computer-availability/

Whether you're looking for a light fictional read or a bigger non fiction tome, check our our new books section by the Circulation Desk to see the latest additions to your library! ❤📚