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.

UCSB Library Will Be Closed on Friday (March 29)

The Library will be closed on Friday for César Chávez Day.

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.

Library Closed: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1

The library, including our overnight study service, will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 1.

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.

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 Comics Collection

The Arts Library has a small but focused collection of graphic novels, graphic narratives, comics, and manga.

Student Artists Books on Exhibit

A small, varied selection of artists’ books made by UCSB students are on exhibit in the entrance lobby of the Arts Library.

Recess Hours in Effect: Sunday, September 16 - Wednesday, September 26

Recess hours are in effect until the start of the Fall quarter. Regular hours resume on the first day of classes -- Thursday, September 27.

Carefree California: Cliff May and the Romance of the Ranch House

Don't miss the current exhibit in the Arts Library.

Getty Research Portal Opens Up Access to Art History Resources

The Getty Research Institute has launched the new Getty Research Portal, providing global access to digitized art history texts in the public domain.