In an effort to support the assessment and preservation of map collections in libraries, Janet Reyes, UCR Library’s Geospatial Information Librarian, developed a comprehensive workbook titled Conducting a Map Collection Review. This resource, made freely available through the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), aims to assist librarians and library staff, regardless of their...
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS Ancestral Futures: Speculative Imaginings from the Archive An Arts & Literary Magazine from SCUA What stories can we find in the archives about Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC)? Whose stories are missing, and what new creations can these archives (or the gaps in them) inspire? UCR Special Collections & University Archives...
The UCR Library has partnered with UCR's Information Technology Solutions (ITS) to create a dual-function support center where the UCR community can receive library help and IT help. In mid-September, we transformed our Information Desks in Orbach and Rivera into the Library Support/IT Support Desk! One side of the desk is staffed by ITS and...
We’ve curated a digital collection of books that celebrate Hispanic authors and stories! National Hispanic Heritage Month occurs every year from September 15 to October 15. Our Hispanic Heritage Month digital collection includes a variety of books from Hispanic/Latinx authors, including romance, biographies, mysteries, and even cookbooks! UCR students, faculty, and staff can read these...
We are excited to announce Jennifer Rodriguez as our new HR/Academic Personnel Director, effective September 14. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Policy & Administration from Penn State and a minor in Spanish. She has also earned several HR certifications, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and the Society for Human Resources Management...
October is National Archives Month and for the first time, UCR's Special Collections & University Archives is hosting an Archives Fair! Stop by to see us and our partners outside of the Tomás Rivera Library from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10. This fair will raise awareness of local history and archival...
UCR students, faculty, and staff can activate their free subscription now. UCR has secured a wonderful opportunity for UCR students, faculty, and staff — free unlimited access to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) until March 31, 2025! Through this partnership, driven by the Career Center, Student Affairs, and the Office of the Chancellor, the UCR...
The UCR Library is thrilled to announce Zhiwu Xie as our new Assistant University Librarian for Research and Technology beginning Monday, June 26, 2023. Zhiwu brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise, as well as a deep commitment to advancing research and technology in academia. Currently the Chief Strategy Officer at Virginia Tech’s...
Happy Pride Month, Highlanders! Check out our digital LGBTQ+ collection on OverDrive! The collection includes popular fiction, graphic novels, Lambda Award winners & nominees, nonfiction, and magazines featuring LGBTQ+ characters, authors, and topics. UCR students, faculty, and staff can access this collection for FREE on OverDrive or using the Libby app. Related Information See more...
On May 24, the UCR Library celebrated its student employees at a beach-themed appreciation event The student appreciation event honored all library student workers but it also served as a send-off for library student employees who are part of the Class of 2023. This year, a special ceremony was held for graduating students. They were...
The UCR Library recently acquired access to ICPSR data sets and ProQuest's Dissertations & Theses Global. ICPSR UCR is an institutional member of Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR), which provides data access, curation, and methods of analysis for the social and behavioral science research community. ICPSR is the world's largest archive of...
Explore our Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month digital collection anytime using OverDrive or the Libby app! Check out our AAPI digital collection on OverDrive here or download the Libby app and search for the UCR Library. Related Information See more of our digital collection on OverDrive
Over the course of five days, students, faculty, and UCR community members came together to celebrate the spirit of making and innovation during Maker Week! Maker Week, held April 24 - 28, was an opportunity to introduce (and re-introduce) the UCR community to the Creat'R Lab with events happening in and out of the Orbach...
It's hard to believe that spring quarter 2023 is drawing to a close, but suddenly Finals Week is upon us! The UCR Library is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere for our students, as final exams can breed a lot of stress. That is why we present our Finals Week Stress Relief (FWSR) event series...
The UCR Library acquired access to several primary source archives from Gale and AM, formerly known as Adam Matthew Digital. New resources from Gale: Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A Transnational Archive Slavery and Anti-Slavery: A Transnational Archive is devoted to the study and understanding of the history of slavery in America and the rest of the...
Number of UC articles published in Wiley open access journals increased nearly three-fold as a result of 2022 pilot agreement The University of California announced today an expansion of the university’s open access agreement with Wiley, one of the world’s largest publishers. Building on the success of a 2022 pilot agreement at five UC campuses...
Attention all makers and DIY enthusiasts! The UCR Library’s Creat’R Lab is excited to announce Maker Week, taking place Monday, April 24 - Friday, April 28, 2023. Join us for a week of hands-on learning and creative expression as we celebrate all things maker culture. Our Maker Week will feature a variety of exciting workshops...
Every year, UCR’s Chicano Student Programs (CSP) coordinates Semana de la Mujer, a week-long series of events that celebrate Chicanas/Latinas and coincides with Women’s History Month. Semana de la Mujer 2023 included an exhibit at the Rivera Library that will be on display till the end of March.
Christopher Queen and Brandy Lewis were the first two SCUA graduate student interns and both of their experiences provide excellent examples of how these internships can benefit students and enhance their academic and professional goals.
