Overview
The Downtown Campus library is a full-service location. Students will receive in-person assistance from the Valencia College or UCF librarian. If you’re a Valencia College student, you’ll be able to utilize Valencia College materials and library databases. However, only Valencia College students whose program of study is downtown will be able to check out library materials from UCF. Please note that there will be limited access when borrowing laptop computers from the library. In addition, it will not house study rooms, although other parts of the building will have study rooms available.
Location
The library is located on the 2nd floor of DPAC, Rm 265, 500 W. Livingston St., Orlando, FL 32801
Library Hours:
The hours of operation are as follows and subject to change during college-observed closings and holidays:
Library Downtown Spring 2023 Hours
Contact
Angela C. Hall, DTC Librarian - ahall106@valenciacollege.edu.
You may also contact the DTC Librarian at (407) 582-3504 or the reference desk at (407) 235-3720
If you need to schedule an appointment with your DTC Librarian, please click this link: Book-A-Librarian Virtual Appointment.
You may get more information about accessing the DTC Library resources, including databases and eBooks. Click on the link below to the "Downtown Campus Library: Everything You Need to Know" LibGuide:
Downtown Campus Library: Everything You Need to Know
The Downtown Campus Library does not have study spaces and we do not reserve rooms. However, there are numerous spaces and rooms for students use for for study and collaborative work throughout the Downtown Campus. There are four types of spaces with three different ways to schedule:
In most instances, students may occupy a space as long as it is not in use.
At times, students will need to borrow or access laptop computers. The DTC library does not provide these devices. However, the UCF Tech Lending (DPAC, 2nd Floor), will have devices available for students to borrow. This UCF link will describe the types of devices a student can borrow from Tech Lending: UCF Libraries-Tech Lending. When searching their website for available resources/devices, please select the Downtown (DTC) Library. You may also specify what tech type you are seeking. in this case, it would be "laptops." Students may select a Dell Laptop or an Apple MacBook Air Laptop.
Students may borrow laptop computers from Tech Lending for a loan period of 7 days. If a student needs to extend their loan period, they may do so as long as Tech Lending has 25% of devices in stock. If the inventory is low, students will be asked to return the device the next day to give others a chance to borrow equipment.
Students will need their new DTC ID cards in order to check out equipment. Tech Lending is open Monday - Thursday, 8am - 9pm and Friday, 8am - 4pm.
The DTC Librarian is able to provide assistance via email and telephone regarding your online instruction:
For any other special situations, please contact the campus librarian.