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Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian
Located in: Special Collections & University Archives
Thousands of books, documents, and audio recordings documenting Native American history and culture form the Rupert Costo Library of the American Indian, making it a center for studies about the native people of inland Southern California, the Southwest, and North America.
Rupert and Jeannette Henry Costo, Native American scholars, activists, and founders of the American Indian Historical Society, gave the collection to UCR in 1986.
New PNAS Agreement: Updated Open Access Publishing Terms for Authors
The University of California has renewed its open access publishing agreement with the National Academy of Sciences.
While UC authors can continue to publish open access in PNAS at a discounted rate, the article processing charge (APC) will increase annually over the course of the three-year agreement due to changes in PNAS’s universal pricing structure. The APC under the previous agreement was set at $3,000, and in year 1 of the new agreement (for the rest of 2024), it will increase to $3,225.
While the UC libraries and authors will both experience somewhat higher costs under the new agreement, the APC for UC authors remains $2,000 below the standard APC for immediate open access publishing in PNAS. This discount is automatically applied for all UC-affiliated corresponding authors.
For questions about publishing open access with PNAS, please contact UCR Library STEM Collection Strategist Michele Potter.
Science Library Pathway Project Construction Alert
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.
Associate Director of Development
The UCR Library is delighted to announce that Jernine McBride has joined the library as our Associate Director of Development, effective Nov. 4, 2019.
Her office will be located in the Administration Suite on the first floor of the Rivera Library. She will report to Clyde Derrick, the Assistant Dean of Development for CHASS and the UCR Library.
Jernine earned her BA in English Language and Literature from Sonoma State University, her MA in Education from Arizona State University, and her Certificate in Africana Studies from Claremont Graduate University.
Most recently, Jernine served as the Director of Development for Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council in Redlands. Prior to working in libraries, Jernine worked for thirteen years in nonprofit, corporate, academic, research, and legal environments. Her positions included Chief Operating Officer and Community Outreach Coordinator for Sigma Beta Xi, Inc. Youth Services, and as a history instructor at Crafton Hills College.
Please join us in welcoming Jernine to the library!
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Support the UCR Library at Rare Books Palm Springs
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, dining, and galleries right outside the door.
The proceeds from the opening night cocktail reception will benefit a variety of charitable organizations, including the UCR Library’s Special Collections & University Archives!
Opening night tickets are $25, include a glass of wine, and 100 percent of the proceeds benefit our Special Collections & University Archives when you purchase them using this special Eventbrite link.
All state and local health regulations will be followed, so face masks and proof of vaccination or negative Covid test may be required.
We hope to see you there!
Student Quota Printing now available at Rivera and Orbach Libraries
UC Riverside students can now use their free Web Printing Quota at Rivera and Orbach Libraries.
Student Computing & Communications Services (C&C) in collaboration with UCR Library's Cyberinfrastructure Department recently completed the installation of two dedicated printers to provide this service. One is located on the first floor of Rivera Library and the other is housed on the first floor of Orbach Library.
These two printers will be maintained by C&C staff during their regular business hours, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.
To print your document via WebPrint at Orbach Library:
To print your document via WebPrint at Rivera Library:
- Go to http://studentprinting.ucr.edu and log in with your UCR NetID and password. Your balance and a usage summary will appear.
- Select "WEB PRINT" at the top right of the page and click "Submit a Job".
- Select the desired printer. To print at Rivera Library select the Rivera printer. To print at Orbach Library select the Orbach printer.
- Click "Print Options and Account Selections".
- Enter the number of copies that you would like to print and click "Upload Documents".
- Click "Upload from computer" and browse to select the document(s) you want to print. File formats supported are Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF.
- Once submitted, it will enter the release queue for the printer at the location selected where you will have up to 3 hours to release your print job.
Supported platforms: Desktops, Laptops, Tablets, and Smartphones running Windows, Mac OS or Android.
Not supported at this time: Apple iPhones and iPads.
Students who need assistance with quota printing should contact Student Help / Support at (951) 827-6495 or email helpdesk@student.ucr.edu.
Rivera Library Adds Gender-Inclusive Restroom
When the hashtag #UCRStandsTogether appeared on social media last month, the UCR Library joined in solidarity with other UC Riverside departments to demonstrate our commitment to inclusiveness and appreciation of diversity.
The latest addition to our library facilities reinforces our commitment to those values. A gender-inclusive restroom has been added to the second floor of Rivera Library, just past the Education Services desk (room A0211). Facilities completed installation of signage for this restroom on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.
To find other gender-inclusive restrooms, students, staff and faculty can visit the UCR campus map and zoom in until you see a symbol with a triangle inside a circle. Room number details will become visible when users click on the symbol. ADA compliant facilities information is also shown on the online campus map.
These facility renovations were added in response to a 2016 directive from the UC Office of the President, Janet Napolitano, requiring all UC campuses to offer a list of gender-inclusive restrooms and changing rooms with updated signage. The University of California standard is a gender inclusive restroom inside every building, or within a nearby building. Nearby is defined as a two-minute walk away.
Additional resources for those seeking gender-inclusive facilities are available on the LGBT resource center’s website.
How Do I Find - Standardized Test Preparations
UCR Library collects standardized test preparation manuals to help students study.
Use the UC Catalog Search to search by keyword for particular kinds of tests, such as GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, etc.You can also add a subject term, for example "GRE and chemistry", to find manuals for specific subject tests.
History
The College of Letters and Science Library (later renamed to the Tomás Rivera Library) was one of the original five buildings at UCR. Designed by Graham Latta and Carl Denny, the building was completed in December 1953 and opened when classes began at UCR in February 1954. The original 33,000 volume collection consisted of the Citrus Experiment Station library and materials compiled by Edwin T. Coman Jr., UCR's first University Librarian, to support the university's undergraduate teaching program.