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

More Past Exhibits March 23, 2023

The University of California, Riverside Library invites you to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition, titled, “Orange Roots: The Remarkable Story of Two Trees, a Pioneer Town, and the University of California, Riverside.”

The welcome reception in honor of the exhibition’s opening will be held at the library, from 2-4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10. The event is free and open to the public, but space is limited so we encourage you to register if you wish to attend.

The reception will include a talk by Susan Straight, professor of creative writing at UCR, and a citrus-tasting station where guests can sample different varieties of citrus fruits. The citrus-tasting station will be organized by Tracy Kahn, UCR’s Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection Endowed Chair. Free parking will be available. Those interested in attending should RSVP using the link below.

In honor of Homecoming and Discover Day, the University of California, Riverside Library invites you to join us for a curator-led tour of the "Orange Roots" exhibition. This tour will be held at Rivera Library from 12-1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, and led by exhibit curator and librarian Krista Ivy. The tour is free and open to the public, but space is limited so we encourage you to register if you wish to attend.

The exhibition will showcase the remarkable history of Riverside’s citrus heritage, from its early, pioneer days to the establishment of UCR. It will feature photographs, historical documents, and other memorabilia from the UCR Library Special Collections & University Archives, the UCR Citrus Variety Collection, the UCR Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, the Riverside Metropolitan Museum, and the Riverside Public Library.

The exhibition will remain on display at the Tomás Rivera Library through June 2017.

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More News June 08, 2017

UC Riverside's Architects and Engineers office announced a construction project that will impact areas surrounding Orbach Science Library, scheduled to begin on June 19, 2017.

The project's work hours will be from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays, and will consist of removing, replacing, and modifying the existing concrete path across East Campus Drive.

This project will include the addition of a new ramp and concrete path between the Chemical Sciences building and Orbach Science Library, Physics, and School of Medicine building by adding a raised pathway where pedestrians cross East Campus Drive.

East Campus Drive will remain open for most of the project with a limited closure affecting drivers. A detour route will be provided and published in the next few weeks, to minimize delays. Any closures will be specifically defined in future construction project alerts.

In all instances, the Contractor will monitor activities in order to minimize any impacts to campus operations.

The UC Riverside Architects & Engineers team recognizes that construction activities will at times post inconveniences and disruption to the surrounding neighborhood. They appreciate your patience during construction of this project.

Please direct any questions regarding this construction project to Fernando Nunez, Jr., Project Manager, Architects & Engineers at fernando.nunez@ucr.edu.

More News January 08, 2019

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

Items featured this month will tie in with the UCR Library's celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Eaton Collection of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

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

Girl Genius Volume 8:

Agatha Heterodyne and the Chapel of Bones

The Galaxy Game

Named one of the best books of 2015 by NPR

Redwood and Wildfire

Winner of the 2011 James Tiptree Jr. Award

Binti

Winner of the 2015 Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for Best Novella

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.

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 June 14, 2019

The UCR Library will offer a Replacement Fee Amnesty Period from Monday, June 17 through Sunday, June 30, 2019.

Users who return late items (with the exception of Reserve or Recall Fines and Fees) during the Amnesty Period will have all Replacement Fees waived completely.

We are offering this Amnesty Period as part of the transition to the library's new Fines & Fees structure that will go into effect on July 1, 2019.

Note: Replacement Fees previously paid for lost items are not eligible for refund during the Amnesty Period.

Please log into your secure UCR Library account portal to see whether you have any outstanding balances due, so that you can take advantage of the Amnesty Period from June 17-30, 2019.
Should you have any questions about your account, please contact  library-billing@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 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.

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 March 06, 2019

It’s hard to believe that Winter Quarter 2019 is already drawing to a close, but suddenly we find ourselves with Finals Week only days away.

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 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 Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The full event schedule will include:

Wednesday, March 13

• Therapy Fluffies with The WELL & Active Minds (Rivera & Orbach) – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Need a Hand (Warmer)? with the Creat'R Lab (Orbach) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Thursday, March 14

• Pi Day (Rivera & Orbach) - 3:14 p.m. *while supplies last

Friday, March 15

• Surprise Snack Giveaway (Rivera & Orbach) *while supplies last

Saturday, March 16

• Cookie Break (Rivera & Orbach) - 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Sunday, March 17

• R'Finals Study Jam  with the Academic Resource Center  (Orbach) - 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Late Night Snacks with the Provost & Student Wellness (Orbach) - 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Monday, March 18

• Burritos Fix Everything with ASPB (Rivera) - 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Snack Wagon with ASUCR (Orbach - 5:30 p.m. & Rivera - 6:00 p.m.) *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the Provost & Student Wellness (Orbach) - 9:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Tuesday, March 19

• Finals Are Nacho Problem (Orbach) - 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Snack Wagon with ASUCR (Orbach - 5:30 p.m. & Rivera - 6:00 p.m.) *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the Provost & Student Wellness (Orbach) - 9:00pm *while supplies last

Wednesday, March 20

• Crochet Your Stress Away (Orbach) - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Snack Wagon with ASUCR (Orbach - 5:30 p.m. & Rivera - 6:00 p.m.) *while supplies last
• Late Night Snacks with the Provost & Student Wellness (Orbach) - 9:00pm *while supplies last

Thursday, March 21

• Snack Wagon with ASUCR (Orbach - 5:30 p.m. & Rivera - 6:00 p.m.) *while supplies last

​In addition, there is a contest to win a VIP Study Room for Sunday, March 17 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Details for the contest are available on the UCR Library's Facebook page.

Volunteers are always welcome to help run the events.

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