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More News April 06, 2018

The library catalog will undergo a significant transformation this July when the UCR Library deploys an enhanced search tool with a modern, mobile-responsive visual display.

Designed by Ex Libris, the search tool will provide a streamlined user experience (UX) with improved access to library materials and intuitive ways for students, faculty and researchers to discover new content.

The added value to users will include:

• Combined access to both print materials and online licensed e-resources
• Easy-to-tailor search results using active content filters in the sidebar
• Book and journal cover image previews
• Table of contents previews
• Full text access to digital items when searching through the on-campus network or VPN

In addition to user benefits, the new back-end software will give library staff a set of robust, cutting-edge tools to manage collection inventory, track user analytics, and guide future acquisition efforts. This gives staff a way to manage the life cycle of resources, so the library has a better understanding of how patrons use resources, to allow us to allocate our funding more strategically.

Prior to selection, a library-wide task force reviewed proposals from several companies and concluded that the Ex Libris software suite was the best “next generation” system for the library.

UC Santa Barbara and UC Davis have already adopted the Ex Libris suite, while UC Santa Cruz and UC Irvine will go live this summer, along with UC Riverside and almost 50 other university libraries around the globe.

“Moving to this vendor will give us the best UX and the strongest set of tools to move forward,” explained Associate University Librarian for the Digital Library Diane Bisom. “It’s cloud-hosted instead of living on our own servers, with no additional cost as new updates are released. It’s something we can grow on as the library incorporates more and more e-resources into our collections, while enhancing access to our print collection.”

More News May 24, 2019

Spring quarter 2019 is drawing to a close, and with it the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. Finals Week is 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, June 5, 2019. The full event schedule will include:

Wednesday, June 5

• Therapy Fluffies with The WELL & Active Minds (Rivera & Orbach) – 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Squish Away Your Stress (Rivera) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Thursday, June 6

• Spin It to Win It (Orbach) 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• A Wrinkle in Slime (Orbach) 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Friday, June 7

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

Saturday, June 8

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

Sunday, June 9

• 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, June 10

• Pizza Party (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, June 11

• Sundae Yummy Sundae (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) - 9:00pm *while supplies last

Wednesday, June 12

• Bagels & Cheer (Orbach) - 1:00 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, June 13

• #TBT: Unstressable Uncrustables (Orbach) 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• 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, June 9 from 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm. Details for the contest are available on the UCR Library 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.

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More News March 01, 2019

A team of Healthy Campus Initiative grant recipients is approaching the end of their year-long feasibility study, #puppylove: an on-site, year-round animal therapy program for the UCR campus community.

They are now seeking input from UC Riverside students, faculty, and staff.

The #puppylove study, sponsored by the UCR Healthy Campus Initiative with funding from the UC-wide Healthy Campus Network, seeks to determine faculty, staff, and student interest in an on-site, year-round Campuswide Wellness Dogs (CWD) program.

The proposed CWD program would be in addition to the Therapy Fluffies event that takes place during the quarterly Finals Week Stress Relief event series, sponsored by the UCR Library in collaboration with The WELL and UCR Active Minds.

"A CWD program would be an exciting and innovative method for improving the overall physical, mental and social well-being of the broader UCR community," said project lead Patricia Smith-Hunt, Head of Preservation Services at the UCR Library. "Our team is excited about the research study we are conducting."

There are separate survey forms for UCR faculty and staff and for students. Each survey takes about 5 minutes to complete, and the deadline to participate has been extended to Wednesday, April 10.

Participation is voluntary and answers will remain anonymous.

The #puppylove team included several UCR Library employees: Smith-Hunt was the project lead;  Financial and Acquisition Analyst Jacqueline Bates; Serials Assistant Andi Newman; Circulation / Reserves Services Manager Sahra Missaghieh Klawitter; and Access Services Desk Coordinator Elisha Hankins.

Smith-Hunt added, "The #puppylove team thanks the UCR community for participating in the survey."

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 Past Exhibits September 13, 2023

This exhibition showcases the life and work of author, poet, teacher, activist, and past UCR Chancellor Tomás Rivera. Rivera was born in 1935 to Mexican migrant workers, and was among the first generation of Chicanos to earn a PhD. He worked tirelessly to make higher education accessible to students from underrepresented communities. He also took an active role in supporting Chicano/a youth groups and anti-violence programs in local high schools.

Rivera’s contributions to literature, civic life, and higher education are illustrated by materials from his archives. Original objects on display include family photographs, professional papers, and works from the Chicano Renaissance including a first edition of Rivera's novel …y no se lo tragó la tierra and a hand-written chapter from this celebrated work.

Rivera died at the age of 48, but his work as an advocate for social change and advancement through education still resonates today. His name and legacy are kept alive in many ways, including through the renaming of UCR’s first library in his memory, shortly after his passing in 1984.

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More News February 11, 2022

It's hard to believe that winter quarter 2022 is drawing to a close, but suddenly 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.

Finals Week Stress Relief will kick off on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. The full event schedule will include:

Tuesday, March 8

• Bingo (Virtual) - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Play via Zoom to win gift cards and other prizes. RSVP to save your seat.
• Surprise Snack Giveaway (Rivera & Orbach) *while supplies last

Wednesday, March 9

• Therapy Fluffies with The WELL & UCR Active Minds (Rivera & Orbach) - 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 10

• Kahoot! (Virtual) - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Play via Zoom to win gift cards and other prizes. RSVP to save your seat.
• Goodie Bag Giveaway with UCR Basic Needs (Orbach) - 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Friday, March 11

• Spin It to Win It (Orbach) - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. *while supplies last
• Joke Booth (Orbach) - 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, March 14

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

Tuesday, March 15

• Taco Tuesday with ASPB (Rivera) - 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last

Wednesday, March 16

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

Thursday, March 17

• Good Luck on Finals Giveaway (Rivera & Orbach) - 2:00 p.m. *while supplies last

In addition, our FWSR committee curated an extensive list of free, online activities that we hope R'Students will enjoy, including:

• Virtual Therapy Fluffies
• Story Time with two of the UCR Library's staff team
• Guilty pleasures
• Escape rooms
• Relaxation
• Virtual tours
• Fun and educational videos
• And campus resources to support student wellness

Visit the Finals Week Stress Relief activities page and click on each of the category tabs at the top of the page to see all the options.

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More News April 10, 2020

Need a book for your research, but can't physically get it from the UCR Library buildings due to the COVID-19 closure?

We have a solution!

Until Sept. 7, 2021, UCR faculty, researchers and students can get many of the books they need online through the HathiTrust Emergency Temporary Access Service (ETAS), which grants lawful access to digital copies to over 50% of the physical books held by the UCR Library.

Even better, HathiTrust recently added access to digitized volumes from all libraries in the ten-campus University of California network, raising the total number of e-books available to UCR Library patrons to more than 10 million.

Through the HathiTrust ETAS, UCR faculty, staff, and students can:

• Read books owned by the UCR Library (or other UC campus libraries) online in a web browser. There is no option to download the work in full.
• "Check out” a copy for one hour, with an auto-renew feature for books still in active use (turning pages, clicking, or scrolling).
• Access items 1-1: One copy on the member library shelf, one individual access to the digital copy. Two copies, two concurrent users of the digital item.

How to access UCR print materials via HathiTrust

1. Go to hathitrust.org and select the yellow “LOG IN” button.
2. Select University of California, Riverside from the list of partner institutions. Select “Continue."
3. You will arrive at UCR’s Central Authentication Service. Enter your UCR NetID and Password.
4. When you have successfully logged in, you will be returned to the HathiTrust website.

Review the HathiTrust FAQ and Use Guide before you get started.

Remember: The UCR Library staff are still available to answer questions and provide support! Review this new LibGuide on Expanded free access during the COVID-19 closure for more details. Visit our Ask a Librarian page if you need further assistance, after review.