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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.
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Improvements Underway in Rivera Library

This summer, the Tomás Rivera Library is undergoing a few construction projects. While these projects mean temporary section closures, the improvements will make a big difference.
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Introducing Mary-Michelle Moore: Our Newest Addition to the UCR Library Team

We are excited to welcome Mary-Michelle Moore to the UCR Library as our new STEM Teaching Librarian in the Teaching and Learning Department.
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UCR Library’s First Robotics Camp for Undergrads is Underway

This summer, the UCR Library is hosting its first-ever robotics camp for undergraduate students. Participants will build robots and learn AI basics through hands-on activities.
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Dive Into Summer Reading on OverDrive

Enjoy your summer with e-books from our digital leisure reading collection! We’ve curated three collections perfect for summer.
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New Study Room Reservation System

We're excited to share that the UCR Library has a new study room reservation system effective Monday, June 17!