Below are News items in the category of Library Services

Looking for a Place to Work With a Group?

Sometimes you need to work with other people. The UCSB Library has areas set up for working with groups.

Writing a Paper on Our Computers?

The library computers are loaded with Microsoft Word so that you can work on your term papers. Read our tips to ensure everything goes well for you.

Hours Vary for Presidents' Day Weekend (Feb. 15-18)

The hours for the Library and different library locations will vary over the President's Weekend. Check our hours pages for details.

"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.

Winter Recess Hours in Effect Through Jan. 6

Winter recess hours are in effect through Sunday, January 6. Regular hours resume on Monday, January 7.

Library Closed: Dec. 23 - Jan. 1

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

Library Store Hours Extended for Dead Week and Finals

The UCEN has extended the hours for the Library Store to help you get ready for finals.

Open Access Fund Launched

The Library’s Open Access Fund Pilot Program is now accepting applications. The Fund helps scholars cover the cost of author fees when publishing in peer reviewed open access publications.

New Hydration Stations Part of Campus Sustainability Initiative

The Hydration Stations, a green alternative to single-use plastic bottles, are located in the lobby, and on the second, fourth, and eighth floors of the main Library.
Library Services, Lens News

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.