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Primary Source Literacy Librarian for Special Collections and University Archives
The UCR Library is pleased to announce that Robin M. Katz has assumed her new responsibilities as the Primary Source Literacy Librarian for Special Collections and University Archives.
This change reflects the continued awareness and emphasis within the world of special collections and archives of the increasing importance of primary source literacy.
As noted in the newly published SAA-RBMS Guidelines for Primary Source Literacy:
Primary sources provide compelling, direct evidence of human activity. Users who encounter primary sources gain a unique perspective on the subject they are studying, and an opportunity to learn firsthand how primary sources are used for original research. As users learn to successfully engage with primary sources, they also gain important skills that help them navigate the use of other information sources, and further develop their critical thinking skills.
Katz will serve as subject matter expert for primary source literacy and archives/special collections-based instruction and pedagogy. She will continue to teach classes and to support other learning experiences, and she is available to all library staff members for internal consultations, support, and collaborations around teaching & learning with unique and original materials.
Katz will also identify and highlight primary sources held in and outside of the library (in special and general collections, through databases and other subscriptions, at other institutions, on the open web, and in private hands) that are relevant to UCR library users, contribute to collection development, and develop reusable tools and resources for using these materials. She looks forward to working on projects that facilitate the discovery, understanding, and use of primary sources across and beyond UCR.
Please join us in congratulating Robin on her new role!
Interlibrary Loan
Currently enrolled UC students, faculty and staff may borrow materials from another participating library.
Loans
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Creat’R Lab to celebrate first anniversary
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (www.ucr.edu) — In the past year, nearly 1,300 aspiring entrepreneurs and creative types have occupied a new makerspace at the University of California, Riverside.
The space is UCR’s Creat’R Lab, set to celebrate its first Anniversary Showcase on Thursday, May 3 in the Orbach Science Library.
Users of the Creat’R Lab have spanned majors from science and engineering to medicine, from entrepreneurship to arts and humanities. In the lab, they have created projects including foam-sculpted costume armor, stop-motion animation videos, business plans, and short video pitches for investors.
In 12 months, the Creat’R Lab has hosted 187 workshops on a wide variety of topics led by student organizations. The lab has also provided space for RED entrepreneurs-in-residence to mentor UCR students in the NSF I-Corps Startups for Innovators program.
On May 3, several student groups will display projects made in the Creat’R Lab, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student branch at UCR, Cross Campus Entrepreneurs, Studio Riverside, Cosplay Brigade, and the Origami Club.
Creat’R Lab staff will give demonstrations in virtual reality with the Oculus Rift headset and will show visitors how to build objects using electronic building blocks. Others staff will lead crafts in which guests can make a button and a Scotty the Bear necklace.
“Having the Creat’R Lab in the UCR Library creates opportunities that wouldn’t exist if it were embedded elsewhere,” said University Librarian Steve Mandeville-Gamble. “It’s a campuswide resource that students can use even when they’re not enrolled in classes.”
The UCR Library and the Office of Research and Economic Development (RED) launched Creat’R Lab in April 2017. It was conceived as a hands-on learning space where students can collaborate across academic disciplines.
At the Creat’R Lab Anniversary Showcase, Deputy University Librarian Ann Frenkel and Director of Entrepreneurship for RED Michalis Faloutsos will provide welcome remarks. UCR students Alondra Gomez-Andrade, Christopher Fleming, and Gustavo Correa will participate in a panel discussion about how student organizations use the Creat’R Lab.
Research staff and faculty members Christodoulos Kyriakopoulos and Mzilikazi Kone will share examples from their own research, including 3D-printed earthquake fault models and a collaborative zines project for two ethnic studies classes.
UCR Library’s Director of Research Services Brianna Marshall will also introduce inaugural members of the Creat’R Lab’s Steering Committee.
The Anniversary Showcase will take place on Thursday, May 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Orbach Science Library. Light refreshments will be served.
Those interested in attending are encouraged to RSVP: https://creatrlab-anniversary.eventbrite.com
Library highlights the Creat'R Lab for UCR's Day of Giving
On Tuesday, November 27, UC Riverside will hold its 2018 online Day of Giving, and the UCR Library will be highlighting the Creat’R Lab Fund.
This is a unique, online fundraising opportunity that lasts only 24 hours, and we will need all the help we can get to spread the word about raising money for this inspiring and inclusive space in the Library. If you've never had a chance to visit, the Creat’R Lab is an open, inclusive makerspace where R’Students can create, collaborate and experience hands-on learning with emerging technologies.
There are two ways you can help:
Option one: You can share news on social media or by email to help us get the word out about Day of Giving and the Creat'R Lab in particular. Be sure to tag us (@ucrlibrary on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) and include the hashtags #GivingTueUCR and #CreatRLab in your post, so we can interact with you. It also helps if you tag a few friends who are UCR fans and who would like a place like the Creat'R Lab!
Use the buttons to the right to share easily by email, Facebook or Twitter.
Option two: Make a gift to support the Creat'R Lab using the button below. All gifts are tax-deductible and will directly benefit R'Students who use and love this engaging space!
Also...
We'll be broadcasting live from the Creat'R Lab on the Day of Giving from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., so you can see short snippets of life in the lab and hear directly from our students just why they love this space. Please join us @ucrlibrary on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook on November 27 to witness these stories as they unfold in real time.
We hope to inspire our Highlander community to join together and give back, to show their R’Side pride and make a gift that supports student success and empowers curiosity and innovation in the Creat’R Lab.
Would you consider making a gift on November 27? We’ll have 24 hours to give, and every gift makes a difference!
Year in Review Highlights
Learn how Gustavo Correa's vision has helped to shape the future of the Creat'R Lab.
UCR Cosplay Brigade relied heavily on Creat'R Lab space and resources to prepare for Geek On 2018.
Christos Kyriakopoulos used Creat'R Lab's 3D printer to make promotional materials for his research on earthquake faults.
Alumni Relations asked the Creat'R Lab to make miniatures of several UCR campus icons, for use at events nationwide.
The National Science Foundation's I-Corps Startups for Innovators program partnered with Creat'R Lab to mentor aspiring entrepreneurs.
The Riverside Art Museum allowed kids to conduct archaeological “digs” using 3D-printed replicas of Mesoamerican artifacts.
Finals Week Stress Relief event series: Fall 2017
It’s hard to believe that fall quarter 2017 is drawing to a close, but suddenly Finals Week is only days away.
UCR Library is committed to creating a supportive atmosphere to help our students cope with the stress of final exams. This 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 Therapy Fluffies, Surprise Snack Giveaway, Study Jam, as well as a few new activities.
Finals Week Stress Relief will kick off on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. The full schedule of events is as follows:
Wednesday, Dec. 6
- Art Project begins (Rivera & Orbach Libraries)
- Therapy Fluffies with the WELL (Rivera & Orbach Libraries) – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thursday, Dec. 7
- All-Day Cartoons (Rivera & Orbach Libraries) – 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Squish Away Your Stress: Make Your Own Stress Ball with the Creat’R Lab (Orbach Library) – 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Friday, Dec. 8
- Surprise Snack Giveaway (Rivera & Orbach Libraries)
Saturday, Dec. 9
- Fruit Ninja Bowls (Rivera & Orbach Libraries) – 2:00 pm (while supplies last)
Sunday, Dec. 10
- Study Jam Tutoring with the Academic Resource Center - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Orbach Library)
Monday, Dec. 11
- Cookie Break (Orbach Library) – 1:00 pm (while supplies last)
- Massage Therapy with ASPB (Orbach Library) – 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday, Dec. 12
- Hot Cocoa & Donuts with ASPB (Rivera & Orbach Libraries) – 2:00 pm (while supplies last)
Wednesday, Dec. 13
- Pizza Party (Rivera & Orbach Libraries) – 2:00 pm (while supplies last)
In addition, there is a contest to win a VIP Study Room for Sunday, Dec. 10 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Details for the contest are available on our Facebook page.
Spring 2025 Finals Week Stress Relief Event Series
De-Stress at Rivera & Orbach Libraries During Finals
The UCR Library's Finals Week Stress Relief is back, Monday, June 2 - Thursday, June 12. This quarter, we have craft events, food giveaways, contests, and more! Our partners this quarter are The Well's Active Minds, Basic Needs, and the ARC!
Please note: Only currently enrolled UCR students are able to participate in Finals Week Stress Relief events (undergraduate AND graduate students).
Spring 2025 Finals Week Stress Relief Event Series
Instagram Contests
- Mon., June 2 - Fri., June 6 | Follow us on Instagram and comment on our daily contest posts for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card. Winners will be chosen at random.
MONDAY, JUNE 2
- Sand Art Event
- 2 - 3 p.m. | Rivera | *While supplies last | We have bottles and sand for you to make your sand art!
TUESDAY, JUNE 3
- DONUT Give Up: Donut Giveaway
- 11 a.m. | Orbach | *While supplies last | Grab a glazed or chocolate glazed donut!
- Bingo
- 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach | *5 Winners receive an Amazon gift card
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4
- Spin It to Win It
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Rivera | *While supplies last | Spin the wheel and answer a trivia question for prizes!
- Tote-tastic Tote Bag Decorating
- 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach | *While supplies last | We have tote bags, paint pens, and markers. Keep the tote bag you decorate!
THURSDAY, JUNE 5
- Therapy Fluffies with The Well's Active Minds
- Noon - 2 p.m. | Rivera & Orbach | Please note, cats and dogs will be in Rivera. Orbach will only have dogs.
- Make Your Own Beaded Animal Keychain
- 2 - 3 p.m. | Rivera | *While supplies last
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
- Finger Painting
- 1 - 2 p.m. | Orbach | *While supplies last | We're supplying the paint and paper for your finger painting creations!
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
- R'Finals Study Jam (Tutoring) with The Academic Resource Center (The ARC)
- 4 - 8 p.m. | Orbach
MONDAY, JUNE 9
- Corn Kick: Esquites Giveaway
- 2 p.m. | Orbach | *While supplies last
TUESDAY, JUNE 10
- Boba Boost: Boba Giveaway
- 11 a.m. | Rivera | *While supplies last
- Virtual Kahoot!
- 2 p.m. | RSVP on Eventbrite to save your seat. Play via Zoom to win an Amazon gift card.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11
- R'Pantry Pop-Up Food Giveaway with Basic Needs
- Noon | Orbach | *While supplies last
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
- Throwback Thursday: Lunchable Giveaway
- 2 p.m. | Rivera & Orbach | *While supplies last | Grab a Lunchable, Gogurt, and Capri Sun!
Virtual Stress Relief Activities
Need virtual stress-reducing activities now? Our FWSR committee has curated a list of activities and services available remotely through online platforms that you can enjoy all quarter long! Visit our Virtual Stress Relief Activities page for more information.
Library Finals Week Hours
Study 24 hours in Orbach from 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 5 through 7 p.m. on Friday, June 13
During Study Hall, Orbach Library will be open for studying, scanning, and printing, including the use of public computers. The borrowing of materials and equipment (reserves, books, calculators, and/or chargers) will NOT be available during Study Hall.
Thursday, June 5
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 12 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Friday, June 6
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Saturday, June 7
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 10 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, June 8
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Monday, June 9 - Thursday, June 12
Service hours for Rivera & Orbach: 7:30 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Study Hall for Orbach Library: 12 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
Friday, June 13
Hours for both libraries: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Orbach ends 24-hour Study Hall)
Presentation inspires student to donate personal book collection
A fall quarter 2020 library presentation inspired a current UC Riverside student to donate his personal book collection to Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA).
On Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, Sandy Enriquez, Special Collections Public Services, Outreach & Community Engagement Librarian, and Andrew Lippert, Special Collections Processing Archivist, co-presented “On Slash Fanfiction and Yaoi Manga: Fandom and Sexuality in the Archives.”
During their presentation, Enriquez and Lippert gave a general introduction to the worlds of slash fanfiction and yaoi manga, also known as boys' love or BL; discussed how these items first arrived at the UCR Library and the emerging scholarship involving these important materials at UCR; and elucidated the reasons behind why the library hopes to collect more in the future.
“Slash and BL fandoms focus on romantic and/or sexual relationships between fictional male characters,” Enriquez explained. “Academic scholars have researched the impact and culture of slash and BL fandom for many years, but it wasn't until recently that they started incorporating a Feminist and Queer Theory lens to this research. From this lens, we now know that slash and BL fandoms are far more fluid and diverse than originally thought.”
The student donor, who wished to remain anonymous, shared what inspired him to gift his personal library to Special Collections: "I always thought that the history of our age would be written decades in the future, but attending a BL/slash event showed me that the work of analysis and preservation is happening now. That there was an enthusiastic community eager to delve into the whys and hows of something that has impacted my life. There are people that care enough about Boys Love and slash fiction to warrant a budding field of research. And I wanted to contribute to this wonderful project somehow, so I decided to make these books I've enjoyed available in the UCR Library."
According to Enriquez, other fans of slash or BL in the UC Riverside community are welcome to send their recommendations for this genre to SCUA staff at specialcollections@ucr.edu. “We hope to increase the BL manga collection at UCR and appreciate your suggestions,” she said.
The slash fanfiction and yaoi manga online event was co-sponsored by the UCR LGBT Resource Center and Asian Pacific Student Programs. Eighty-three members of the UCR community registered to attend. The replay is now available on the SCUA events page, along with other recent recordings of presentations by SCUA employees.
Finals Week Stress Relief: Fall 2022 Event Series
With finals week upon us, the UCR Library is back with Finals Week Stress Relief to help students cope with the stress that can come with final exams.
The fall 2022 series features a combination of in-person and online de-stress activities! Highlanders can enjoy in-person crowd favorites like therapy fluffies and food giveaways along with virtual games and contests. There is also our FWSR Activities page, available year-round, that offers a variety of remote-friendly activities.
Finals Week Stress Relief will kick off on Monday, Nov. 28. Events are open to currently enrolled UCR students. View the full schedule below.
Monday, Nov. 28
- Surprise Snack Giveaway (while supplies last) | Time is a SURPRISE! | Rivera and Orbach Libraries
Tuesday, Nov. 29
- Virtual Bingo | 2 - 3 p.m. & 6 - 7 p.m. | Play via Zoom to win gift cards. RSVP to save your seat!
Wednesday, Nov. 30
- Therapy Fluffies with The Well | Noon - 2 p.m. | Rivera and Orbach Libraries
- Posadas: Crafting, Conchas, and Champurrado with Chicano Student Programs (while supplies last) | 3 - 4 p.m. | Rivera Library
Thursday, Dec. 1
- Kahoot! (virtual) | 2 - 3 p.m. & 6 - 7 p.m. | Play via Zoom to win gift cards. RSVP to save your seat!
Friday, Dec. 2
- Spin It to Win It (while supplies last) | 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach Library
Monday, Dec. 5
- Finals are NACHO Problem Giveaway (while supplies last) | 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach Library
Tuesday, Dec. 6
- Goodie Bag Giveaway with Basic Needs (while supplies last) | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Orbach Library
- Geometric Art Craft Event (while supplies last) | 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach Library
Wednesday, Dec. 7
- Feeling BOBAly Giveaway with ASPB (while supplies last) | 2 p.m. |Rivera Library
Thursday, Dec. 8
- Surprise Snack Giveaway (while supplies last) | Time is a SURPRISE! |Rivera and Orbach Libraries
Along with the above, there will also be Instagram contests taking place! Look out for our daily Instagram posts from Monday, Nov. 28 until Friday, Dec. 9. The posts will ask our followers a question, make a comment and you might win a gift card!
Research Services Workshops - Fall Quarter 2018
Each quarter, the UCR Library's Research Services department presents a series of workshops on a variety of subjects that benefit our students and faculty.
Below is the workshop schedule for fall quarter 2018:
Reference & Citation Managers - How to Choose
Wednesday, October 29
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm - Duration 45 min.
Orbach 122
Description:
Working with a citation manager such as Zotero or EndNote will save you time, but which one should you choose? Come to this workshop to find out which citation manager will work best for your unique combination of needs such as: Which databases you search in, what software you use to write papers, how and where you want to store your papers and how much control you want over styles and formatting. We will look at Zotero, EndNote (online and desktop), Paperpile and Mendeley, and you will find out where to go for more information on each.
Introduction to GIS
Wednesday, November 7
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Duration 2 hours
Orbach 122
Description:
Geographic information systems (GIS) are powerful tools for displaying and analyzing features on the earth’s surface. GIS is used extensively in academic and other settings.
This workshop is for anyone who is new to GIS or who needs a refresher about the basic principles and functions of a GIS. The workshop will focus on ArcGIS, the industry leader in software, but alternatives such as QGIS and Google Earth will also be discussed. Hands-on exercises and resources for further learning will be offered.
EndNote Desktop - Making Writing Easier
Thursday, November 8 - Week 6
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Duration 1.5 hours
Orbach 122
Description:
If you are looking for a robust tool to help you manage your references and seamlessly create in-text citations and bibliographies, the full EndNote Desktop application might be for you. We will create and build libraries, search and sort records, study and alter styles and finish off with inserting sources into Word documents. Note: EndNote Desktop is not a free product, but it does offer some robust customization that might be invaluable to advanced researchers.
Trademark Basics for Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, November 13
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm - Duration 1 hour
Orbach 122
Description:
The brand is pivotal to the success of any business. A trademark can help develop the brand loyalty of your goods/services among your customers. In this session, we will examine different kinds of trademarks, how they are created and protected in the US. We will also discuss the basics of the trademark application process.
Zotero - Making Writing Easier
Wednesday, November 14
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Duration 1 hour
Orbach 122
Description:
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool that assists in gathering, organizing, and integrating sources into research papers. In this hands-on workshop, we will create libraries, import and organize citations from a variety of locations, and get started on writing some (pretend but awesome) papers. If you love painstakingly crafting an extensive reference list in flawless APA style, this workshop may not be for you.
Finals Week Stress Relief: Fall 2022 Event Series
With finals week upon us, the UCR Library is back with Finals Week Stress Relief to help students cope with the stress that can come with final exams.
The fall 2022 series features a combination of in-person and online de-stress activities! Highlanders can enjoy in-person crowd favorites like therapy fluffies and food giveaways along with virtual games and contests. There is also our FWSR Activities page, available year-round, that offers a variety of remote-friendly activities.
Finals Week Stress Relief will kick off on Monday, Nov. 28. Events are open to currently enrolled UCR students. View the full schedule below.
Monday, Nov. 28
- Surprise Snack Giveaway (while supplies last) | Time is a SURPRISE! | Rivera and Orbach Libraries
Tuesday, Nov. 29
- Virtual Bingo | 2 - 3 p.m. & 6 - 7 p.m. | Play via Zoom to win gift cards. RSVP to save your seat!
Wednesday, Nov. 30
- Therapy Fluffies with The Well | Noon - 2 p.m. | Rivera and Orbach Libraries
- Posadas: Crafting, Conchas, and Champurrado with Chicano Student Programs (while supplies last) | 3 - 4 p.m. | Rivera Library
Thursday, Dec. 1
- Kahoot! (virtual) | 2 - 3 p.m. & 6 - 7 p.m. | Play via Zoom to win gift cards. RSVP to save your seat!
Friday, Dec. 2
- Spin It to Win It (while supplies last) | 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach Library
Monday, Dec. 5
- Finals are NACHO Problem Giveaway (while supplies last) | 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach Library
Tuesday, Dec. 6
- Goodie Bag Giveaway with Basic Needs (while supplies last) | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Orbach Library
- Geometric Art Craft Event (while supplies last) | 2 - 3 p.m. | Orbach Library
Wednesday, Dec. 7
- Feeling BOBAly Giveaway with ASPB (while supplies last) | 2 p.m. |Rivera Library
Thursday, Dec. 8
- Surprise Snack Giveaway (while supplies last) | Time is a SURPRISE! |Rivera and Orbach Libraries
Along with the above, there will also be Instagram contests taking place! Look out for our daily Instagram posts from Monday, Nov. 28 until Friday, Dec. 9. The posts will ask our followers a question, make a comment and you might win a gift card!