University of Central Florida Libraries

The University of Central Florida's Libraries is a university library system that is administered by the University of Central Florida, a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States. The system, which stretches across Central Florida, includes eleven libraries of the university and provides primary support to all academic programs.[5]

University of Central Florida Libraries
CountryUnited States
TypeAcademic library
EstablishedJune 24, 1968 (1968-06-24)
LocationCentral Florida
Branches11
Collection
Size2.2 volumes
3.2 million microfilms
43,000 subscriptions
330,000 documents[1]
Access and use
Circulation410,000 annually[2]
Population served2 million annually[2]
Members70,000+
(UCF students and faculty)
Other information
Budget$12.8 million [3]
DirectorBarry Baker
Staff110[4]
Websitehttp://library.ucf.edu
Map

The libraries serve UCF's students and faculty, and paid memberships are available to local residents. The system includes two branch libraries, seven regional campus libraries, in addition to the main library, the Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library at the College of Medicine, Lake Nona and a research library at the Florida Solar Energy Center.[5] As is common in research libraries, library materials are housed in a variety of locations depending upon discipline. The current Director of Libraries is Barry Baker.[6]

Collection

UCF Libraries collections include over 2 million print volumes, 3 million microforms, 300,000 government documents, 10,000 full text electronic journal subscriptions, 600,000 e-books, 40,000 media titles, a base of 17,000 serial subscriptions, in addition to special collections and university archives materials.[1]

The libraries have also built a number of research collections. Notable collections within the library include the Malkoff Book Arts Collection, the Van Sickle Leftist Pamphlet collection, the Bryant West Indies collection, collections of materials on tourism and hospitality, the West Indies, the Everglades, and materials on the history of Central Florida. The main campus library, named after UCF's fourth president John C. Hitt, also houses the university archives. The archives hold publications and records of UCF dating back to its founding as Florida Technological University in 1963. During the course of the year, collections and materials are often on display in the main lobby of the John C. Hitt Library.[7]

The Libraries also serve as partial depository for both United States and Florida government publications. UCF Libraries is a partner within the State University System of Florida Libraries.[8]

Currently, the library is working on its 21st Century Library Project, a multi-phased plan designed to create additional space for student learning, technology, collaboration, and research expansion. The project upon completion will include the construction of a four-story automated retrieval center, increased quiet study space, and the creation of additional research and writing facilities on the fifth floor.[9]

Branches
The John C. Hitt Library, with the Reflection Pond in the foreground
UCF College of Medicine
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Library Specifications
John C. Hitt Library
(Main library)		 The main library in the UCF Library System. It holds the majority of the systems collections, including resources supporting the university's academic programs, research centers, and the university archives. The library is also a repository of United States and Florida government documents. The Hitt Library was the first academic building built and used at then-Florida Technological University. It underwent significant renovations that more than doubled the size of the library in 1985.[10] The Board of Trustees recently approved a $64.4 million renovation that will add an additional 212,400 square feet (19,730 m2), as well as an Automated Retrieval System.[11][12]
Cocoa & Palm Bay The library is a joint-use facility, that is administered by the library system and Brevard Community College.[5]
Curriculum Materials Center Provides collections and services for the College of Education. The collection houses P-12 curriculum materials, as well as a production lab in the Education Building on UCF's main campus.[13]
Daytona Beach A facility operated in partnership with Daytona State College.[5]
Florida Solar Energy Center Research Library The library supports research at the Florida Solar Energy Center. The facility houses a large collection of books, periodicals, documents, and technical reports from the Department of Energy and other federal and state governmental and private agencies.[14]
Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library The Health Sciences Library serves the academic, research, and clinical information needs of the College of Medicine and the Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences. It focuses on health care, and provides resources necessary for the education and research required on the Health Sciences Campus.[15] The library specializes in electronic medical resources.
Ocala
The library is a joint-use facility administered alongside the College of Central Florida.[5]
Osceola & West Orlando A joint-use location that is operated in partnership with Valencia College.[5]
Sanford & Lake Mary The facility is administered as a joint-use library by the UCF Library System and Seminole State College.[5]
South Lake A library that is operated in conjunction with Lake–Sumter State College.[5]
Universal Orlando Foundation Library at Rosen College Provides collections and services for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management. The collection holds materials relating to the hospitality industry, including the areas of event management, golf and club management, lodging management, restaurant management, theme park management, and tourism management. The facility also serves as one of seven depository libraries in the United States for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (WTO).[16] The library was named after a donation of money and materials by Universal Orlando.

Other library collections
Library Specifications
Digital Collections The University of Central Florida Digital Collections is a constantly growing collection of digital resources from the libraries' collections as well as partner institutions. All materials are open access, and full text searchable. The UCF Digital Collections' holdings include books, articles, newspapers, photos, videos, audio, and more.[7]

See also

References
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  2. "Facts about the UCF Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  3. "2011-2012 Budget Summary - UCF Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  4. "acts and Figures - UCF Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  5. "UCF Branch and Regional Campus Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  6. "Staff Directory - UCF Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  7. "Collections Overview - UCF Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  8. "Overview - UCF Libraries". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  9. "John C. Hitt Library". UCF Libraries. University of Central Florida. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  10. "Resources for UCF Statistics & History". University of Central Florida Libraries. Archived from the original on 2005-04-14. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  11. "UCF seeks higher fee to fund $64.4M library upgrade". Orlando Business Journal. 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  12. "Library mulls options for making space as shelves reach their capacity". Central Florida Future. 2006-09-26. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  13. "About the CMC". University of Central Florida. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  14. "Florida Solar Energy Center Research Library". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  15. "UCF College of Medicine - Our Library". University of Central Florida College of Medicine. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
  16. "Research Guides - Universal Orlando Foundation Library". University of Central Florida Libraries. Retrieved 2013-03-11.
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