News & Events

The Library Addition and Renovation News Archive contains older news items related to the building project. For current construction updates, please visit http://building.library.ucsb.edu/.

"Construction Updates" Blog Launched

The UCSB Library has launched a new blog to provide weekly updates on the Library Addition and Renovation Project, which breaks ground on June 17.
Library Addition & Renovation, Library Services, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates, Outreach
May 13, 2013

Library Presentation at AS Senate Meeting This Wednesday

The Library will present a brief informational slideshow about its upcoming construction project at Wednesday's Associated Students (AS) Senate meeting, 6:30pm in the Flying A Room in the UCen.
Events, Library Addition & Renovation, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
April 15, 2013

Information Sessions About the UCSB Library Building Project (Feb. 25-Mar. 7)

The UCSB Library invites you to learn more about its upcoming building addition and renovation. We are hosting a series of 50-minute information sessions about the project.
Library Addition & Renovation, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates, Outreach
March 1, 2013

"The Study Bean" Announced as New Name for Library Store; Students Justin Hart and Kate Wilkins Win Naming Contest

We are pleased to announce that The Study Bean has been selected as the new name, and that undergraduate students Justin Hart and Kate Wilkins are the winners of the naming contest.
Events, Library Addition & Renovation, Library Services, News for Students
February 4, 2013

Sustainability and Repurposing Are Key Features of UCSB Library Expansion Project

Sustainability and repurposing are key features of the UCSB Library Expansion Project slated to begin this spring.
Library Addition & Renovation, News for Faculty, News for Students
January 14, 2013

Library Collection Space Plans Emerge from Collaboration

The survey results indicate that, across all disciplines, most respondents do not object to offsite storage and retrieval, especially for journal articles.
Collections, Library Addition & Renovation, Library Services
November 16, 2012

Library Addition and Renovation Project Update

Pre-construction Phase in Full Swing. Students returning to campus this fall discovered an expanded and more secure Overnight Study option at the Library.
Library Addition & Renovation
November 16, 2012

Help Us Name the Newly-Expanded "Coffee Cart" (Ends Oct. 31)

UCen and UCSB Library are co-hosting a contest to help us name the Library’s newly-expanded "Coffee Cart". Read the story to find out about the amazing prize!
Contests, Events, Library Services, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
October 30, 2012

Vending Machines in New Location

We have moved the vending machines to the southwest stairwell. Now you can have a late-night snack during overnight study!
News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
October 1, 2012

Overnight Study Now Available in Davidson Library

Our new Overnight Study Service increases the spaces and services available to UCSB students, faculty, and staff after regular building hours.
Library Services, News for Faculty, News for Graduate Students, News for Students, News for Undergraduates
September 26, 2012