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More Past Exhibits Sandy Enriquez March 22, 2023

The exhibit, titled Hecho a Mano, features a collection of unique and creative books made from recycled materials such as cardboard, paper, and found objects.

Libros cartoneros, which originated in Argentina during a time of economic crisis, are a form of grassroots publishing in which books are made from recycled cardboard and sold at a low cost. The exhibit also features artists’ books created by the artist collective Ediciones Vigía from Cuba. These books, which are often one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces, incorporate a wide range of mediums, including painting and collage.

“Libros cartoneros came from this place of resilience and resistance,” explained the UCR Library's Sandy Enriquez who curated the exhibit. “While artists’ books are similar, they also elevated the art form of using common materials by incorporating more labor-intensive elements like pop-ups, cut-outs, and non-traditional bindings. It’s really cool to see two different ways that handmade books have originated in Latin America.”

You can view Hecho a Mano on the fourth floor of the Rivera Library in Special Collections and University Archives from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, during winter quarter 2023.

Event	Hecho a Mano: handmade books from Latin America
Location	Tomás Rivera Library, 4th floor, Special Collections & University Archives
Dates	Jan 27, 2023 - Mar 24, 2023
Parking	Free Visitor Parking is available on Fridays, starting at 12:00 PM through 6:00 AM Monday morning in the unreserved spaces of the following parking lots/structures: Lot 6 Blue Lot 13 Blue Big Springs Parking Structure 2 Lot 26 Gold Lot 30 Gold Lot 50 Gold Paid Visitor Parking information can be found here.

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More News June 06, 2016

Though only in his second month at the UCR Library, Kent LaCombe is already in the midst of several projects designed to help better preserve and provide access to the library’s rich collection of water-related materials. As the Water Resources Librarian he is responsible for managing and curating the library’s unique contemporary and historic materials devoted to all aspects of water resources held in both the Special Collections’ Water Resources Collections and Archives (WRCA) and in the general collection.

LaCombe’s educational and professional background make him well-positioned to oversee the growth and evolution of a collection that currently boasts more than 200,000 technical reports, 1,500 specialized newsletters, 5,000 maps, 200 manuscript collections, and 45,000 historic photographs documenting water history. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental History from Kansas State University where his dissertation focused on freshwater ecosystems, specifically environmental change in Lake Huron during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Before coming to UCR LaCombe was an Assistant Professor of Libraries at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he served as an embedded liaison librarian in the School of Natural Resource Sciences. LaCombe also holds an M.L.S. from Emporia State University and has extensive experience working in libraries, archives, and museums. Most notably he served as the Assistant Director of Vermont’s Brownell Library and was the Search and Sorting Supervisor at Kansas State University’s Hale Library.

LaCombe has often described this position as a “dream appointment” for him that perfectly matches his specialized abilities, experience, and long-term professional goals. He views this position as the perfect vehicle for applying his expertise and passion for both information science and water studies. Through everything from resource visibility, promotion and teaching to donor cultivation, he is prepared to drive the building, enhancement, maintenance, and delivery of the library’s world class water resources collection. The library is pleased to welcome LaCombe to our team and with him at the helm we are excited to witness the new and exciting directions that this world class research collection is headed.

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More News August 30, 2021

We are pleased to announce that the UCR Library joins campus in reopening for fall quarter!

Unfortunately, as the COVID epidemic isn’t over yet, it is important that library patrons follow campus health and safety guidelines. Library staff are prepared to adjust the availability of library spaces and services as conditions change.

Library hours for fall quarter are now available at: library.ucr.edu/about/hours. Changes and updates to library hours will be posted on this page throughout the quarter.

The library will host an Open House on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Sept. 1-3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. New UCR students can visit and use the study spaces at the Rivera Library or the Orbach Science Library on these dates. Please note that Patrons will not be able to check out books during the Open House; however the Creat’R Lab will be providing contactless 3D printing. See the 3D printing service page for instructions on how to place an order.

Curbside delivery of books will end on Friday, Sept. 3. On Tuesday, Sept. 7, patrons will be able to check out physical print books from inside the library. Sept. 7 also marks the day that the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS), which during the closure allowed access to electronic books that we owned in print, will cease.

The library’s Special Collections and University Archives will continue to be open by appointment only until Sept. 20. Please check their web page for instructions on how to make an appointment.

From Sept. 7-19, the library will be open weekdays only from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Circulation Desks and study areas will be open and available for patron use during these times.

Additional library services, including Instructional Sessions, and longer opening hours will be available starting Monday, Sept. 20. The Information Desks in both libraries, as well as the Creat’R Lab and Poster Printing service in Orbach Library will be open on weekdays. Please check the library hours page (library.ucr.edu/about/hours) for the most up to date schedule information.

Students will be able to borrow Course Reserve textbooks beginning Thursday, Sept. 23 (the first day of fall quarter instruction). UCR Faculty can submit Course Reserve requests through Friday, Sept. 3 using this form.

The library website will be updated regularly with additional information about the fall quarter reopening. Patrons are encouraged to bookmark library.ucr.edu and check back frequently for new updates.

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More News November 01, 2018

This month in 4 to Explore, your Special Collections librarians and archivists have selected four new items with an "engineering" theme and placed them on hold in the reading room.

Here's what you can see this November in 4 to Explore:

Riverside Sewage Report, 1916
Permits, maps, and more on city waste disposal

Enrollment Projections, 1990s
Memos from the Bourns College archives

US Patent Models
3-D models from the 19th century

Lab Notebook, 1934
A professor's data on water jet pumps

Why you should try 4 to Explore:

Special Collections materials are kept in closed stacks, which means you can’t see the shelves and browse. You also can’t check things out and take them home. So, 4 to Explore is a great way to experience first-hand some of the collections that truly make the UCR Library unique.

4 to Explore will give you the chance to visit a reading room, like the ones that are used for archival research or by rare book scholars, and to get a sampling of our collections without having to submit a request ahead of time.

You’ll be asked to show photo ID and to check your bags – but don’t worry! Our UCR Library staff will explain everything to you when you arrive.

We will also have rotating exhibits of items from the collections on display.

Where to find 4 to Explore:

Department: Special Collections & University Archives

Where: Take elevators to 4th floor of Rivera Library

Hours: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday

Bring: Photo ID

Don’t bring: Food or drinks

Who: Everyone is welcome. 4 to Explore is more of an individual experience, but we can usually accommodate up to two people using the same item at the same time, so feel free to bring a friend.

What to expect: Staff will help you sign in and feel comfortable in the reading room. It should take about 5-10 minutes for you to get up to the 4th floor and get settled. Then you can stay and enjoy as long as you like!

Want to receive updates each month with more details about our 4 to Explore items? Sign up here.

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