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UC GIS Week 2024

Registration is now open for the 5th annual UC GIS Week conference, which will be held virtually from November 19-21, 2024.
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Current Exhibits and Displays (Fall 2024)

Learn about the exhibits and displays currently on view in the Tomás Rivera Library. From political memorabilia to rare artifacts, visit soon before they're gone!
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Explore Two New Digital Collections

We’re excited to announce the addition of two digital collections available for research and study.
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Lights, Camera, Eaton!

Our Klein Science Fiction Librarian proudly showcased items from our Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy at a UCR Alumni Association event held is Los Angeles.
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Library STEM Team Launches Office Hours

The UCR Library STEM Team is excited to introduce office hours, designed for graduate students and faculty in STEM disciplines.
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Spooky Books Digital Collection

Looking for a spine-chilling read? Dive into our Spooky Books Digital Collection on OverDrive or the Libby app!
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UCR Library Building Updates: Fall 2024

We’re excited to share the latest updates on the ongoing building projects at the UCR Library.
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How to Use our New Study Room Reservation System

We launched a new study room reservation system this summer. Learn the benefits and how to use the new system here!
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Dr. Raymond Uzwyshyn is our new Director of Research Services

We are excited to announce Dr. Raymond Uzwyshyn is our new Director of Research Services.
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Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week Digital Collections

Check out our Hispanic Heritage Month and Banned Books Week digital collections on OverDrive or through the Libby app!
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New open access agreement with Taylor & Francis

UC and Taylor & Francis sign a memorandum of understanding for a four-year read and publish agreement that will make it easier and more affordable for UC researchers to publish open access articles.

Join us for Archives Fair 2024

Join us outside of the Tomás Rivera Library on Tuesday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Archives Fair 2024!
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Discovering Tomás Rivera: A Legacy of Leadership, Literature, and Social Justice

Get to know Tomás Rivera, a trailblazing leader, author, and advocate who left a lasting impact on UCR.
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Hands-On Learning Drives Success at Robotics Camp

Our month-long Robotics Camp gave around 20 undergrads a rare opportunity to build and program robots, providing valuable practical experience.
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Preserving and Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

The UCR Library has played a vital role in preserving and celebrating the Hispanic community's history on campus.

Important Update on Taylor & Francis Content Access

The vast majority of Taylor & Francis content remains available. However, access to some current-year content (2024) in Taylor & Francis journals will not be directly available via Taylor & Francis Online. We have recommendations for getting the articles you may need.
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Introducing the Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery Department

We've merged our Acquisitions Unit and Metadata and Technical Services Department to create the Acquisitions, Description, and Discovery (ADD) Department!
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Champion of Science Fiction: Dr. Phoenix Alexander’s Role at UCR and Beyond

Discover what Dr. Phoenix Alexander, our Jay Kay Klein and Doris Klein Science Fiction Librarian, has been up to lately. Be sure to scroll to the end for a video that showcases our Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy!
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Explore the Rich World of Fanzines for Research and Study

The UCR Library’s Special Collections & University Archives is thrilled to present a digital collection of fanzines, an exciting online resource for researchers of science fiction at UCR.
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Roper iPoll: Our New Resource for Public Opinion Data

The UCR Library is excited to announce our new access to Roper iPoll, a comprehensive database containing public opinion polling data and survey research.