More News May 23, 2019

Special Collections & University Archives employees are constantly working to process recently acquired collections and make those materials ready for use by students, faculty, and researchers.

Each quarter, we will provide a list of the UCR Library's newly processed archival and primary source collections. Check out this list to see if there are any items that fit your research area, or share with a friend!

Below you'll find brief descriptions and links to the finding aids or collection guides for each new collection. To use any of these materials, simply click the "Request Items" button at the top to submit a request, and log in with our Special Collections Request System. For more on conducting research in Special Collections, see this page.

SCUA is open to the public on weekdays from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm. Check here for closures or other changes to our regular hours.

For questions, email specialcollections@ucr.edu.

Newly Processed Collections: Summer 2019

 

More News June 08, 2015

Library thanks donors to the Tuskegee Airmen Archive.

On Saturday, June 6th, Chancellor Kim Wilcox and University Librarian Steven Mandeville-Gamble welcomed some of the donors who have contributed to the Tuskegee Airmen Archive Collection. In thanks for their generosity, donors were treated to a private luncheon and given a special look at the collection’s new permanent exhibit space in the lobby of the Tomás Rivera Library.

Four Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen were in attendance at the event: Flight Officer Alfonso Harris, Master Sergeant Buford Johnson, Lt. Col. Harlan Leonard, and Lt. Col. Ted Lumpkin. Co-founders of the Tuskegee Airmen Archive Dr. Ruth M. Jackson and Col. Ralph W. Smith noted the importance of the Tuskegee Airmen in U.S. history, their role in the integration of the military, and their outstanding contributions to the military record as well as to numerous other professional fields. 
 
Donors to the Tuskegee Airmen Archive are invested in ensuring that the stories of these heroic men and women are accessible to students and scholars worldwide, and UCR Library staff are honored to take part in this historic preservation effort. A current exhibit in the Rivera Library highlights some of the preservation tools and methods utilized to care for the historic documents and items donated to Special Collections and Archives at the Library. Curator of African American Collections Bergis Jules also shared his thoughts in regards to these preservation efforts, the permanent exhibit, and the future of African American Collections at the University of California, Riverside.  

“We had an outstanding time," remarked Ron Brewington, President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. "We got the chance to meet some fabulous people who are doing a much-needed, tremendous job.”

More News August 08, 2016

In early 2011, the UCR Library acquired the McLeod Collection of Sikh Studies from the widow of William Hewat “Hew” McLeod, a New Zealand scholar who wrote many books and essays about Sikh history, theology, and cultural identity.

This collection contains nearly 2,000 volumes devoted to topics including Sikh religion, culture, art, and history. Kuei Chiu, Head of Collection Development Department, oversaw the intake and Manuel Urrizola, Head of Metadata and Technical Services oversaw the cataloging of these items for the Library.

About half of McLeod’s collection is written in English, while the remainder are in Punjabi. UCR Library’s Music Cataloger Diane David and Serials Cataloging Librarian Sharon Scott completed cataloging of the English-language volumes six months after their initial receipt. The English items in the McLeod collection were immediately available for use.

The items in the Punjabi language were cataloged by external vendor Backstage, in collaboration with Librarian and Metadata and Technical Services Department Head Manuel Urrizola and Library Assistants Jim Clark and Cynthia “Kit” Rembert.

The entire collection was available for study and research by 2015.

With the exciting announcement by the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS) of their Harkeerat and Deepta Dhillon Endowed Research Award for Sikh and Punjabi Studies in the Arts and Humanities, the Library looks forward to seeing an influx of visitors to the McLeod collection.

The Dhillon family’s $100,000 gift to CHASS is intended to support dissertation research and writing by doctoral candidates. Students majoring in history, religious studies, and philosophy are certain to benefit from these unique Library resources, as well as from the Dhillon’s generous contribution.

The McLeod Collection of Sikh Studies is housed in the Tomás Rivera Library. To view the full listing of items, use this link: http://bit.ly/ucrsikh

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More News November 15, 2019

November is drawing to a close, and with it the end of fall quarter of the 2019-2020 academic year. Finals week is only days away.

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 at the end of every quarter.

These events give library employees an opportunity to get to know our students better, and for our students to let off steam together in a safe and fun way.

This quarter, we have crowd favorites returning to the line-up, such as the Therapy Fluffies, R'Finals Study Jam, and Surprise Snack Giveaway, as well as a few new activities.

Finals Week Stress Relief will kick off on Monday, December 2, 2019. The full event schedule will include:

Monday, December 2

• Get Tested Before Your Tests (free HIV testing, results in 1 minute) with The WELL & TruEvolution (Rivera) – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 4

• Therapy Fluffies with The WELL & UCR Active Minds (Rivera & Orbach) – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Cookie Break (Rivera) – 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Thursday, December 5

• Spin It to Win It (Orbach) – 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Squish Away Your Stress: Make Your Own Stress Ball (Rivera) – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Friday, December 6

• Mindfulness Jars (Orbach) – 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Surprise Snack Giveaway (Rivera & Orbach) *while supplies last

Saturday, December 7

• If You Give a Brain a Brownie… (Orbach) – 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the WELL (Orbach) – 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Sunday, December 8

• VIP Study Rooms (Rivera & Orbach) – 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (contest info below)
• R'Finals Study Jam  with the ARC (Academic Resource Center)  (Orbach) – 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Late Night Snacks with the WELL (Orbach) – 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Monday, December 9

• Breakfast Sandwiches with ASPB (Associated Students Program Board) (Rivera) - 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the WELL (Orbach) – 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Tuesday, December 10

• Elote Bowls / Esquite (Orbach) – 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the WELL (Orbach) – 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Wednesday, December 11

• Chicken Soup for the Soul (Orbach) – 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the WELL (Orbach) – 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Thursday, December 12

• Donut Worry, Be Happy (Rivera) – 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the WELL (Orbach) – 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

​In addition, we will also have two “pop-up” events at unannounced times: Snack Wagon with ASUCR (Associated Students of UC Riverside), and Little Helpers with MESC (Middle Eastern Student Center).

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Enter to win a VIP Study Room for Sunday, December 8 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm! Contest details are available on the UCR Library’s Instagram profile. The contest will begin on Wednesday, November 20.

Volunteers are always welcome to help run the FWSR events.

Any library staff that are interested in volunteering should contact Sahra Missaghieh Klawitter or Elisha Hankins to find out how to get involved.

More News July 06, 2023

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 community gains exclusive access to WSJ.com, a premier online resource for comprehensive news and insightful analysis. 

Our special subscription also includes content tailored to the UCR community. Students can explore content focused on topics like career development and financial management, while instructors can access teaching tools like custom reading lists for courses, customizable quizzes, and instructor workshops. 

You can activate your WSJ subscription by visiting WSJ.com/UCRiverside and registering using your UCR NetID and password. Alternatively, you can access WSJ through UC Library Search, which offers a convenient gateway to the subscription.

If you have any questions or encounter any issues accessing the subscription, please don't hesitate to reach out to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Special Projects at the Office of the Chancellor, Beth Claassen Thrush, at beth.claassenthrush@ucr.edu. 

More News June 04, 2020

The UCR Library is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere for our students, as final exams can breed a lot of stress -- this quarter, even more so than most.

That is why we present our Finals Week Stress Relief (FWSR) event series: to serve and support students at UC Riverside.

This quarter, we had to take a different approach due to the campuswide COVID-19 closure, while maintaining our commitment to supporting R'Students.

Our FWSR committee has curated a list of activities and services that are available online, which we hope R'Students will enjoy, including Library Pets or "Virtual Fluffies" (to stand in for the crowd-favorite Therapy Fluffies), puzzles, escape rooms, relaxing videos, and valuable campus resources to support wellness!

Visit this page and click on each of the category tabs at the top of the page to see all the options.

More News November 30, 2018

The results from UC Riverside's 2018 Day of Giving have been tallied and we're thrilled to report that, with your help, we raised $2,230 for the Creat'R Lab!

Way to go, Highlanders!

In case you missed it, here is one of the videos that we livestreamed from the Creat'R Lab on November 27, the Day of Giving. Fahed Elkhatib is a UCR student who uses the lab regularly and he's also a member of the Creat'R Lab's Steering Committee. He shared what he appreciates most about the Creat'R Lab:

The lives of R'Students and R'Faculty are directly impacted by our fundraising efforts, and they could ultimately become the greatest future champions for the Creat'R Lab -- because it makes a difference in their lives right now.

We thank everyone who supported the Creat'R Lab on UCR's Day of Giving! Everyone at the UCR Library sincerely appreciates your efforts as we worked together toward this goal.

We couldn't have done it without you!

More News March 18, 2019

The UCR Library is pleased to welcome Karen Raines as the Special Collections Public Services Coordinator, effective March 18, 2019.

Karen will be working in the Special Collections Department located in the Rivera Library. She will be reporting to Cherry Williams, Director of Distinctive Collections.

Karen earned her Masters of Arts Degree in History from Sacramento State University. Karen has over five years of experience working as the Collections Manager and Curator and Jane Clark Cullen Fellow for the Mission Inn Foundation.

Additional experience includes working at the University of Riverside as Graduate Success Coordinator and Graduate Teaching Assistant. During her three years as Grad Success, she was responsible for the University Teaching Certificate and Teaching Assistant Development.

Please join us in welcoming Karen to the library!

More News July 02, 2025

Revised policy ends 12-month embargo, aligns with federal open access directive 

Starting July 1, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) requires that peer-reviewed journal articles resulting from NIH-funded research be made freely available to the public immediately upon publication, with no embargo period. 

This update aligns with a 2022 White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) memo directing federal agencies to revise public access policies. The NIH’s updated policy (originally set for December 2025 but moved up) will bring research funded by the agency into full compliance with these new federal requirements.

UCR researchers and grant recipients can find full details and guidance on how to comply by visiting our Open Access LibGuide and going to the NIH’s Revised Public Access Policy tab.

If you have questions, you can contact the University of California's Office of Scholarly Communication at osc@ucop.edu or UCR Digital Scholarship Librarian Dr. Jing Han at jingh@ucr.edu.