University of Central Florida Submitted by: Missy Murphey
Hired Thomas Caswell as new Associate Dean for Academic Engagement in fall 2022
After 1 ½ years under construction, the library opened its renovated 3rd floor at the end of February 2023. Features include:
500+ new seating options, including height-adjustable and standing desks
70 desktop computer stations
30 group study rooms (pictured) with various seating capacities and in-room technology.
The librarians in two public service departments (Research and Information & Student Learning and Engagement) plus the scholarly communications and textbook affordability librarians comprising the Academic Engagement unit all moved into a new office suite on the 3rdfloor.In addition to individual offices, the suite has a reception area (pictured), flex space, and three dedicated librarian/patron consultation rooms which will be great for patent/trademark consultations.
