Arts Library: News & Events

The Arts Library News Archive contains summaries of press releases about prominent news developments. The heading of each item links to the full text of that story.

I <3 UCSB Library Contest

UCSB Library is hosting a contest for students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit videos, photographs, songs, poetry, short stories or other creative media that capture your appreciation and favorite memories of UCSB Library.
Events, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates, Outreach
May 10, 2013

Exhibit: World Comics

Currently on view on the Library's first floor is a comics exhibit curated by Art History Professor Miriam Wattles and her seminar 186RW students in conjunction with the 2013 Regents’ Lecture by Scott McCloud.
Exhibits
April 23, 2013

Comics Theorist Scott McCloud to Offer Regents' Lecture April 10

On Wednesday, April 10, renowned comics artist and theorist Scott McCloud will present the free Regents' Lecture on "Understanding Comics and Visual Communication" at 8pm in Campbell Hall.
Arts Library, Events, Humanities, Lectures & Talks, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
April 5, 2013

Graphic Narratives Find a Home in the Library

Over the past several years the UCSB Library has received a collection of nearly 100 graphic narratives from Professor Miriam Wattles of the History of Art and Architecture Department.
Arts Library, Exhibits, Lens Winter 2013
April 3, 2013

UCSB Library Will Be Closed on Friday (March 29)

The Library will be closed on Friday for César Chávez Day.
March 21, 2013

April Fool's Comics Competition Submissions Being Accepted

All students, alumni, faculty, staff, and nearby residents are invited to participate in the first ever April Fool's Comics Competition. The grand finalist will have their work added to the shelves of the UCSB Library.
Arts Library, Events, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
March 20, 2013

Library Closed: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1

The library, including our overnight study service, will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Arts Library, Library Services, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
December 20, 2012

Using Our Computers? Save Your Work!

This is the time of year when our computers are really busy. Read some tips to help you avoid losing your work.
News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates, Technology
November 29, 2012

Laptops Available for Check Out at the Arts Library

The Arts Library now has laptops ready for check out at the Arts Library Circulation Desk.
Arts Library, Library Services, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, Technology
November 14, 2012

Arts Library Comics Collection

The Arts Library has a small but focused collection of graphic novels, graphic narratives, comics, and manga.
Arts Library, Collections, Gifts, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students
November 14, 2012