UCR Library Collections

The UCR Library strategically collects and curates resources that support teaching and research at UCR.

Our collections are housed in our two physical libraries, our Special Collections Library, the storage facilities we share with the other UC Campuses and online.

We also collaborate with other University of California libraries to maximize our collective strength through systemwide investment in electronic resources. Learn about recent changes under these consortial agreements by reading our systemwide collections update.

Subject Guides

Visit specific subject guides to see major resources we have in various disciplines and to get started with research.

View Subject Guides

Collection Strategist

Collection Strategists

Contact one of our 3 strategists for information about our collections or to give gentle feedback and suggestions.

Contact a Strategist

Special Collections

Special Collections and University Archives

Visit the pages of our Special Collections department to learn about our distinctive collections and archives.

Visit Special Collections

Sadakichi Hartmann

Notable Collections

Explore a gallery of some of our most notable collections.

Explore Collections

Open Access

Open Access Projects and Information

Learn more about Open Access and OA Initiatives of the UCR Libraries.

Digital Collections

Digital Collections

Learn more about our Digital Collections

Visit the Collections

Collections by the Numbers

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4,365,790

VOLUMES

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78,292

SERIAL TITLES

News and Highlights

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October 31, 2025

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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October 30, 2025

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.

Open Access Week 2025 Panel

October 30, 2025

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.