Library

UCR Library Open House

Split view showing the cream-colored facade and arched walkways of Rivera Library on the left, smoothly blending into the red brick and glass exterior of Orbach Science Library on the right.

Check out the library — your passport to success on October 6 & 7, 2026!

The UCR Library Open House introduces students to the resources, services, and spaces available at the Tomás Rivera Library & Raymond L. Orbach Science Library. 

Pick up your event passport and library map at the front of either library, then collect stamps at each station to learn about a library service, resource, or space from UCR Library staff members.

Each library hosts its own 10-station tour that takes about an hour to complete. You can finish the 10-stamp tour at Rivera, Orbach, or tackle both! Seven stations are offered at both locations, but each library has three unique stations to explore. 

Event Details

  • When: Tuesday, October 6 & Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  • Where: Rivera Library and Orbach Library
  • Time/Length: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. It will take about an hour to complete. 
Collect ten stamps and receive:
  • Exclusive UCR Library Open House swag & snacks!
  • A certificate via email to submit to your instructor if they're offering course credit or extra credit for attending.

  • Stations vary by location. Seven stations are offered at both libraries; three are unique to each. Choose a library to visit or participate at both!

    Rivera LibraryOrbach Library
    1. Course Reserves1. Course Reserves
    2. Group Study Rooms2. Group Study Rooms
    3. UC Library Search3. UC Library Search
    4. Navigating the Stacks4. Navigating the Stacks
    5. Scanning & Printing5. Scanning & Printing
    6. Research Guides6. Research Guides
    7. How to Get Help7. How to Get Help
    8. Gaming Rooms8. Makerspace
    9. Special Collections & University Archives9. Poster Printing Room
    10. Leisure Reading Collection10. Scholarly Technology and Research (STAR) Lab

Information for Faculty & Instructors

Please consider requiring attendance as course credit or extra credit for your class. The event takes about an hour and students can choose which day they participate and which library they want to explore, so it's easy to fit into a student's day. Students who complete the event receive an emailed certificate documenting their participation, which they can submit as proof.

Learning Outcomes

After attending, students will be able to:

  • Recognize the resources, services, and spaces available across both libraries. 
  • Identify library staff or departments who can support their specific academic needs.
  • Feel confident connecting with library staff for help now and in the future.

Download our Open House one-pager to share with your students or colleagues. 

Questions? Contact Carrie Cruce, Student Success and Engagement Librarian, at carrie.cruce@ucr.edu.