Explore the unique and thought-provoking exhibits and displays currently on view in the Tomás Rivera Library. From political memorabilia to rare artifacts, visit soon before they're gone!

Political Campaign Buttons

Tomás Rivera Library, 1st Floor (left of the entrance)
View until November 26, 2024 during normal operating hours.
Explore a selection of presidential campaign buttons from our Harold and Barbara Durian Collection of Political Campaign Buttons. The complete collection, including additional political ephemera, is available for research in Special Collections & University Archives on the 4th floor and has buttons from the 1870s to 2016. Learn more. 

First in the Nation: A History of the Costo Library

Tomás Rivera Library, 4th Floor, Costo Library in Special Collections & University Archives
View until March 21, 2025, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
This exhibit documents the history of the Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian, located on the 4th floor of the Tomás Rivera Library in Special Collections & University Archives. View to learn about Rupert and his wife Jeannette Henry-Costo, why UCR was chosen to house the library, and more. Learn more. 

Unexpected Artifacts

Tomás Rivera Library, 4th Floor, Special Collections & University Archives
View until December 20, 2024, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 
Discover surprising items Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) has collected over the years, including protest armbands, ballet shoes, family quilts, and Cuban cigars. These unique artifacts reflect the diverse, sometimes unexpected, nature of SCUA's collections. Learn more.

Día de los Muertos Altar

Tomás Rivera Library, 1st Floor (right of the entrance against the blue wall)
View until November 3, 2024 during normal operating hours.
This altar—created by Dr. Amalia Cabezas, the UCR LGBT Resource Center, and volunteers—raises awareness about violence against transgender sex workers, honoring those lost and highlighting the importance of remembrance.