An exhibit on the history and development of comics around the world, from Japanese woodblock-printed books to European political cartoons to graphic memoirs, is on view in the Library this Spring. The exhibit was curated by Art History Professor Miriam Wattles and her seminar 186RW students.

An exhibit in Special Collections (3rd floor) highlights the long history behind the Emancipation Proclamation. It takes a look at the circumstances under which it was issued and its impact on those who opposed and supported slavery as an institution.

In conjunction with the IHC series "Fallout: In the Aftermath of War," the UCSB Library is displaying a large-scale mural (1st floor gallery) co-created by Dominic Fredianelli and UCSB students. The piece reflects, through graffiti-like images, Fredianelli’s own experiences in the War in Afghanistan and the experiences of UCSB student veterans.