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November 8, 2010 - January 14, 2011

This exhibit in Special Collections displayed artist books from Special Collections and the Arts Library as part of the 3 Millionth Volume Celebration, including Trees by Charles Hobson, UCSB Library's 3 Millionth Volume.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN HAS MOVED TO THE THIRD FLOOR OF DAVIDSON LIBRARY

September 9 - October 31, 2010

This exhibit in Special Collections displays highlights from book and manuscript collections acquired during the past year. Exhibit includes:

July 1-August 31, 2010

Edouard Pecourt was a Parisian record dealer and collector who owned La Boîte à Disques in Paris from the early 1950s until he emigrated, along with his collection, to the United States in 1986.

July 1-August 31, 2010

Edouard Pecourt was a Parisian record dealer and collector who owned La Boîte à Disques in Paris from the early 1950s until he emigrated, along with his collection, to the United States in 1986.

UCSB Multicultural Center Theater - Film Screening and discussion on May 27, 6 p.m.
2nd Floor GSA Lounge - Dance Party on May 27, 7 p.m.
Photo Exhibit - Graduate Student Lounge