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Diamond's Hidden Gems - Introduction, Diamond R. Williams

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Diamond's Hidden Gems - Databases, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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Research is an important aspect of any college career; it is a process in which you are exposed to the questions and information that have captured the attention of your field of interest. For students, this often means searching for and identifying free, online, and relevant research articles.

UCF helps to mitigate most of this stress by providing students with databases that help narrow down the field of search.

The University of Central Florida Libraries allows students to search databases owned by a number of different vendors for items like scholarly peer-reviewed articles, book reviews, and magazine articles. Each of …

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Mango Languages, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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Are you interested in learning a new language? From refreshing your knowledge of French from those classes you took in high school to taking on the challenge of Korean or Igbo, Mango Languages has all of the resources you need to progress!

Below, I give a brief rundown of the content Mango Languages has to offer and maybe how to say a phrase or two in Pirate!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Special Collections & University Archives, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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If you’re looking for a sixteenth-century book, artifacts from the early days of Walt Disney World, or the history of UCF, the UCF Libraries Special Collections & University Archives has what you need. Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) houses the library’s rare, unique, and one-of-a-kind materials.

SCUA also provides an opportunity for students to showcase their art and potentially win a monetary prize. To learn more about the department, read on!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Arc & General Collection, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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If you've been inside the John C. Hitt Library, you'd find it a bit hard to believe that in the north side of the building, there is a room containing nearly 800 thousand volumes of the library’s print collection, placed in bins three stories high, for retrieval by 3 robotic cranes.

Below, I give you everything you need to know about the technology that makes retrieving library materials for student-use quick and easy!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Study Spaces, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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With the end of the Spring 2023 semester right around the corner, finals are much closer than we like to think they are. Preparing for these exams are half the battle, especially when we can't find peace and quiet at our respective homes, nor can we void ourselves of the distractions of the student union and nearby cafes.

I can help with that!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Sage Research Methods, Diamond Williams

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Nearly everyone at UCF is involved in research, from students learning how to conduct research for the first time to faculty conducting research for publication. There are many programs and resources that motivate students to participate, from the Student Scholar Symposium to the Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

SAGE Research Methods supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process. Read on to learn more about what this resources can do for you, and how to access it!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Knight Reads & New Books, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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Considering the majority of titles you can grab off of the shelves in the UCF John C. Hitt Library are academic journals and articles, it can difficult to find current, popular titles and YA novels. While physical access to these novels may seem impossible, UCF actually has two sections in which you can find popular titles. Read on below to learn about Knight Reads, New Books, and how to access the catalogs for popular titles!

Diamond's Hidden Gem - Ask Us, Ucf Libraries, Diamond Williams

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Are you working late on a research project, unable to find the exact resources you need? Do you think the only way to get help from a librarian is by walking up to the help desk? Think again!

Whether you’re too busy or simply don’t have time to run to the library, Ask Us provides virtual access to UCF librarians.

Available six days a week, the librarians staffing this service have the knowledge and expertise to point you in the right direction.

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Library Streaming Videos, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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UCF is no stranger to the value of academic videos, hosting a plethora of streaming platforms with free access to students.

In fact, videos are one of the best ways to provide a personalized learning experience. They increase motivation and can specifically impact students' ability to facilitate discussions and identify problems. Learning through film is memorable, comprehensive, affordable, accessible, and inclusive.

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery Services, Ucf Libraries, Diamond Williams

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Hello, everyone! My name is Diamond Williams; I am a second- year double- majoring in Criminal Justice and Writing & Rhetoric. Welcome to the first installment of 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 have known about!

Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery Services (ILL/DDS)

If you’ve attended the University of Central Florida (UCF) for long, chances are you’ve heard someone mention “ILL” or “loan services” in passing. From professors to library staff themselves, the ILL department is incredibly popular, but remains an under-utilized resource …

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Academic Engagement, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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The recent reopening of the third floor of the John C. Hitt Library has been long anticipated by students. In addition to containing new seating, study rooms, and Genesis (a colorful stained glass window you can relax in front of - I highly recommend it), the third floor also contains the Academic Engagement Suite. The Academic Engagement Suite houses librarians who are there to teach students how to use resources available through the library and provide one-on-one consultations for research assistance.

If you'd like to schedule an in-person or virtual research consultation, visit the Appointment page on the Libraries' Schedule …

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Journals Vs. Articles, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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With so much focus on research and academic writing in our college careers, there is one vital piece of information that is rarely ever brought up: the types of scholarly documents. While this may seem like elementary information for some of you, I doubt most of us entered college knowing about periodicals. Below, I provide a run-down of all the terminology you need to know to make your research much easier.

• A periodical is any publication that comes out regularly or occasionally.
• A magazine is a periodical with a popular focus, aimed at the general public, and containing news, personal …

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Library Tips & Tricks, Ucf Libraries, Diamond Williams

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To new or casual users, the UCF library site can be overwhelming or convoluted, making it difficult to search for materials. We have several online resources to help with this, including video guides and virtual services, but this blog post will provide you with specific tips and tricks to clarify search results and more.

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Textbook Affordability, Ucf Libraries, Diamond Williams

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The cost of textbooks and course materials is a significant but often overlooked barrier to affording a degree. Being able to afford your textbook could be the difference between dropping a course and taking as many as possible. UCF's Textbook Affordability Initiative is designed to minimize the cost of course materials for students while maintaining quality and respecting academic freedom.

There's just one problem: few of us even know this program exists. Below, I give you everything you need to know to find out what free textbooks are available to you!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Chinese Lunar New Year, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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Whether you're visiting the John C. Hitt library or simply walking through, you've probably noticed the latest exhibit on the art wall, as well as several exhibit cases. This display depicts the Lunar New Year, also known as the Chinese New Year exhibit, and will be up until the end of January!

Diamond's Hidden Gems - Stars, Diamond Williams, Ucf Libraries

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Publishing student work through journals and magazines is a difficult feat, often requiring rounds upon rounds of revisions. UCF has a way for you to share your work while providing you with tools to assist with the publication process. Continue below to read about UCF's own digital repository. UCF's Showcase of Text, Archives, Research & Scholarship (STARS) provides access to works by, for, and about UCF as broadly as possible, and for as long as possible. The intention is to provide free, open access to a worldwide audience. It is an institution-wide digital repository managed by the UCF Libraries.

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Ucf Libraries Application For The 2020 Acrl Excellence In Academic Libraries Award, Ucf Libraries

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Subject Librarian Poster - Ccie, Megan M. Haught

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Subject Librarian Bookmark - Ccie, Megan M. Haught

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Research & Information Services Retreat 2018 - Agenda, Megan M. Haught

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University Of Central Florida Libraries, Annual Report 2016-2017, University Libraries

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Collection Development Policy, Women's Studies, Corinne Bishop

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Collection Development Policy, Anthropology, Rachel Mulvihill

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Collection Development Policy, Sociology, Rachel Mulvihill

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Collection Development Policy, Film, Richard H. Harrison

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Collection Development Policy, Electrical Engineering And Computer Science, Ven Basco

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Collection Development Policy, Health Management & Informatics, Renee Cole Montgomery

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Collection Development Policy, Criminal Justice, Linda Colding

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