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The future of collegiate libraries is unfolding at UCF, Florida’s Technological University. With February’s unveiling of the Digital Exploration Center<\/a> (DEC), John C. Hitt Library’s fourth floor has transformed into an experiential hub for digital innovation and creative exploration. The premier space invites students, faculty and staff to leverage the latest tech \u2014 including an immersive projection studio, high-performance computers, a podcast studio and collaborative spaces \u2014 to develop everything from digital projects to complex, data-driven research. The DEC builds on UCF’s ever-growing innovation ecosystem, expanding opportunities for both research and creative production.<\/p>\n

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7,000 square feet<\/dt>\n
Of state-of-the-art space make up the DEC<\/dd>\n
270-degree projection experience<\/dt>\n
Featuring surround sound and touch-enabled walls that immerse users in fully customizable projected content<\/dd>\n
80% growth in use<\/dt>\n
Of the library since 2019, driven by strategic investments in technology, learning spaces and expert support<\/dd>\n
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