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Consortial Collections Resources Update

The UC libraries are jointly evaluating and, in some cases, reducing resources currently licensed under consortial agreements. The impact on UCR users should be minimal.
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IE Archives Fair Brings Campus and Community Together

The Inland Empire Archives Fair took place on October 22 under the arches of the Tomás Rivera Library walkway. Explore highlights and view photos from the day.
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UCR Library Wraps Up Open Access Week 2025

The UCR Library celebrated International Open Access Week from October 20–24 with a series of workshops and a panel discussion focused on all things open access.
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UC GIS Week 2025 (Nov. 18-20)

Explore three days of presentations related to geographic information systems (GIS) at the free virtual UC GIS Week, November 18-20. Registration is now open!
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New Campus VPN Available for Download

The new VPN, Cisco Secure (AnyConnect), will be the required VPN for use on Linux, Chrome, Android, and iOS Devices on Monday, October 27. Those who manage their own devices can download the client now.
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Call for Submissions: R'Voices in the Library

Are you a First Generation student with a creative side? Would you like the opportunity to display your creative work in an exhibition? Look no further!

Inland Empire Archives Fair

Wed., Oct. 22: Join us and partners under the iconic arches of the Tomás Rivera Library from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the Inland Empire Archives Fair! We also have affiliated workshops taking place the same week!
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Open Access Week 2025

Mon., Oct. 20 - Fri., Oct. 24: Join us for a series of workshops, presentations, and discussions designed to help the campus community learn about open access publishing, open data, open source projects and tools, and more!
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New Senior Custodian Assigned to the UCR Library

Meet Jeff Roa, the UCR Library's first dedicated Senior Custodian.
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Two New Exhibits on Display at the UCR Library

We're excited to announce two new exhibits on display this fall at our campus libraries.
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Access Wall Street Journal for Free Until March 31, 2027

UCR students, faculty, and staff can continue to enjoy free unlimited access to The Wall Street Journal, now extended through March 31, 2027!
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Expanding Our Reach: Welcoming New Highlanders at Highlander Orientation

We expanded our role during this year's Highlander Orientation series, incorporating new strategies that connect students to library resources.
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Robotics Camp Emphasizes Critical Thinking and Design

This summer, the UCR Library hosted its second annual summer Robotics Camp, held June 16 to July 18, 2025.

Trailfinders Collection Now Available Online

This unique collection documents the history of the Trailfinders, a private school for boys and wilderness organization founded by Harry C. James in Hollywood, California in 1915.
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New Open Access Book Pilot Project

The University of California Libraries have launched a pilot project to make Oxford University Press books authored by UC-affiliated scholars openly available.
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IOP Publishing and University of California Sign Open Access Agreement

This agreement will accelerate publishing and expand access to high-quality research in physics and related disciplines.
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Dr. Mihoko Hosoi Appointed UCR's Next University Librarian

The UCR Library is pleased to welcome Dr. Mihoko Hosoi as the next University Librarian. Dr. Hosoi will begin her tenure around October 27, 2025.
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NIH to Require Immediate Public Access to NIH-Funded Research

Starting July 1, 2025, the National Institutes of Health requires peer-reviewed journal articles resulting from NIH-funded research be made freely available to the public immediately upon publication, with no embargo period.
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Interlibrary Loan Update: My ILL Retiring, Tipasa Launching July 1

The way you place interlibrary loan requests will stay the same; this upgrade improves behind-the-scenes workflows.
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New Look for the Library’s EBSCO Resources

The UCR Library has transitioned to the new EBSCOhost user interface.