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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!
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New PNAS Agreement: Updated Open Access Publishing Terms for Authors

The University of California has renewed its open access publishing agreement with the National Academy of Sciences.
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Now Available: Ancestral Futures Arts & Literary Magazine

Ancestral Futures is an arts & literary magazine published by Special Collections & University Archives that invited contributors to reimagine the archive through poetry, creative writing, photography, and collage.
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Spring '24 Finals Week Stress Relief: June 3 - June 13

The UCR Library's Finals Week Stress Relief is back, Monday, June 3 - Thursday, June 13. This quarter, we have craft events, food giveaways, contests, and more! Our partners this quarter are ASUCR Internal Affairs, The Well's Active Minds, Basic Needs, and the ARC!
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Changes to Accessing SCUA Beginning June 17

Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) will be open by appointment only for at least the summer quarter (June 17 - September 23, 2024), due to upcoming building construction projects.
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Maker Week Highlights Innovation and Entrepreneurship with Prizes

April 22-26, the UCR Library’s Creat’R Lab hosted its 2nd annual Maker Week, which included the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair. The event, co-sponsored by Blackstone LaunchPad and ASUCR, showcased the creativity and technical prowess of UCR students.
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Congrats to our Graduating Student Employees

Congratulations to our graduating student employees! 23 of our student employees have, or will, graduate this school term.
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Major HVAC Upgrade at Rivera Library Underway

The HVAC system in the Tomás Rivera Library is undergoing a major upgrade. This work will impact the air conditioning in the north wing of the Rivera Library.
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Digital Collections Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and AAPI Heritage Month

This month, we’re excited to highlight our digital collections celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
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Student Research Ignites a ‘Revolutionary’ Poster Exhibit

During winter quarter 2024, the UCR Library collaborated with Dr. Alejandra Dubcovsky and her History 197 students on a ‘revolutionary’ project.
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Writers Week 2024 Special Session

Join Writers Week, the UCR Library, and the UCR LGBT Resource Center for a free Writers Week 2024 Special Session with award-winning author George M. Johnson on Tuesday, April 16.

Celebrate Preservation Week at the UCR Library

Join us for free events and workshops (April 29, May 1, and May 2) dedicated to preserving the past, safeguarding the present, and ensuring the future of our collective histories and personal memories.
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Maker Week 2024

The UCR Library’s Creat’R Lab is excited to announce the 2nd Annual Maker Week, taking place Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26, 2024. Join us for a variety of exciting activities and events!
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Give to the UCR Library on Give Day

Help us do even more by donating to the UCR Library during UCR's Give Day campaign! Make an early donation today or wait until Give Day, April 3 at noon through April 4 at noon.