The UCR Library provides a full range of services, resources, and assistance for UCR students. We are dedicated to your success! Whether you are new to UCR or a returning student who just needs a refresher, use this page as a guide on how to use the library. Use our website: library.ucr.edu View our UCR...

Cell Press publishes 50 scientific journals in the life, physical, earth, and health sciences. The Lancet is one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious medical journals. Beginning September 1, 2022, UC corresponding authors publishing in Elsevier’s prestigious Cell Press and The Lancet journals will be able to publish their articles as open access with...

Please welcome Carrie Cruce to the UCR Library. Carrie joined the UCR Library as a Teaching Librarian on July 5. As our Teaching Librarian, Carrie supports student success, especially in early experiences. Carrie has a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan with a focus in Art History and two master's degrees from the University...

The last time the Library participated in an in-person Highlander Orientation event was back in 2019. The summer of 2022 saw the return of in-person Highlander Orientation sessions. The two-day orientation, mandatory for all incoming first-year students, has 11 sessions throughout July and August and is an opportunity for incoming Highlanders to familiarize themselves with...

The University of California announced two new open access publishing agreements today. The first supports open access publishing with the technical professional organization IEEE, which is among the largest publishers of UC research. The other is an extension of UC’s 2020 agreement with Springer Nature that adds funding support for open access publishing in the...

WisCon is a feminist science fiction & fantasy convention held annually in Madison, Wisconsin. This year's conference took place in late May with Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist, Sandy Enriquez, Special Collections Public Services Outreach/Community Engagement Librarian, and Dr. Phoenix Alexander, our soon-to-be Jay Kay and Doris Klein Science Fiction Librarian, in attendance. Learn...

The UCR Library is delighted to announce Dr. Phoenix Alexander will serve as the UCR Library’s new Jay Kay Klein and Doris Klein Science Fiction Librarian beginning August 1. As the Jay Kay Klein and Doris Klein Science Fiction Librarian, Dr. Alexander will be responsible for the development, stewardship, and promotion of the Eaton Collection...

The University of California (UC) and SAGE Publishing, one of the largest publishers of UC research in the social sciences and humanities, announce an agreement to expand open access publishing opportunities for researchers at all 10 UC campuses and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The agreement runs from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2024...

Proceeds from Rare Books Palm Springs’ opening night cocktail reception benefited a variety of organizations, including our Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA). The UCR Library gladly joined Rare Books LA, the premier producer of antiquarian book fairs in California, for a new show — Rare Books Palm Springs! Rare Books LA produces rare book...

The UCR Library’s Student Employee Appreciation Event returns after a two-year pause. The UCR Library is one of the largest student employers on campus. Each spring, the UCR Library usually holds an in-person appreciation event celebrating our student workers. However, due to the 2020 and 2021 campuswide closure, the last in-person Student Employee Appreciation Event...

With finals week upon us, the UCR Library is back with Finals Week Stress Relief to help students cope with the stress that can come with final exams. The spring 2022 series features a combination of in-person and online de-stress activities! Highlanders can enjoy in-person crowd favorites like therapy fluffies and food giveaways along with...

We are very pleased to announce the University of California’s transformative open access agreement with the American Chemical Society (ACS), the fourth largest publisher of scholarly journal articles by researchers in the UC system. Through this agreement UC-affiliated corresponding authors will receive support for open access publication in ACS’ portfolio of over 75 premier chemistry...

UC Riverside kicks off a crowdfunding initiative focused on under-represented communities. The UCR Library is raising money for Inland Empire Memories — our fund dedicated to identifying, preserving, and sharing the rich cultural legacies of diverse communities in the Inland Empire. This important work isn’t easy. With your help, we can make sure that all...

The UCR Library’s Robin Katz contributed to Adam Matthew’s latest platform, Research Methods Primary Sources. Primary sources are history in the raw, data that hasn’t been interpreted yet. Primary sources present themselves in formats like oral histories, letters, diaries, and other first-hand documentation. As a new researcher or college student, interpreting and analyzing primary sources...

The UCR Library is experimenting with an innovative research tool that offers users a new way of viewing and discovering information. Artificial intelligence-powered research has landed at UC Riverside with the library’s adoption of Yewno Discover. The new research tool aims to help users perform meaningful research in a short amount of time. How does...

Please welcome Mark Buchholz to the UCR Library. Mark Buchholz joined the UCR Library as the Digitization Services Specialist on March 7. In this role, Mark focuses on expanding the library’s digital collections by digitizing and preserving research materials, and building the library’s digitization capacity for the future. Mark began his library career at the...

Please extend a warm welcome to Scott McAvoy, the UCR Library’s new Marker Services Coordinator. Scott joined the UCR Library on March 15 and is an expert in 3D design, data manipulation, and modeling. His work spans a wide range of disciplines, including archaeology, medicine, and GIS. As the Maker Services Coordinator, Scott’s key responsibility...

Alvaro Alvarez believes 3D printers have the ability to open up a world of possibilities. The Innovative Media Librarian for the UCR Library has a passion for robotics and technology and enjoys transforming three-dimensional digital models into tangible objects. “I love the fact that I can think of something and bring it to life with...

UCR Library patrons can access leisure and academic magazines on OverDrive! A year ago, the UCR Library acquired access to the OverDrive platform for UCR students, faculty, and staff. OverDrive offers UCR Library patrons access to popular books and audiobooks using their tablet, computer, smartphone, or the Libby app. Our OverDrive collection has grown since...

The UCR Library's Special Collections & University Archives is thrilled to be a cultural partner for Rare Books Palm Springs. This antiquarian book festival is brought to you by Rare Books LA and will be held May 20 - 21 at The Hotel Zoso, located in the heart of Palm Springs' vibrant downtown with shopping...