Week of Welcome
Join us in the Library Paseo (1st Floor) to collect some free goodies, enter a chance to win a prize or two, and learn more about how our services and library partners support you in your research! Read on for a sneak peek of what awaits you at the UCSB Library Week of Welcome tables:
Makerspace
Chat with Makerspace staff in the Paseo to get free goodies, and enter a contest for a chance to win a UCSB-themed coaster set made with our laser cutter. Then head over to the Makerspace (1st floor, Ocean Side) to make a pin button and get inspired for the upcoming school year.
UCSB Library Doodle Discovery with PALS
Participate in the UCSB Library "Doodle Discovery" contest to win an Amazon gift card. Collect free treats and Library swag while meeting your friendly PALS (Peer-Assisted Library Services) students and Library staff. Make sure you digitally submit your "doodle" at the table before you check out our other tables!
UCSB Reads
Get free UCSB Reads items from previous years, including books, bookmarks, and other memorabilia. Learn more about the UCSB Reads program, this year's shortlist, and how you can participate in the Winter and Spring activities connected to this year's book selection.
UCSB Reads is an award-winning, campus-wide, and community-wide "one book" program led by the Library. Each year, a committee of faculty, staff, students, and community partners convenes to select an intellectually stimulating, interdisciplinary book by a living author that appeals to a wide range of readers and can be incorporated into the UCSB curriculum.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA)
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA) Center is a hub that connects students with research and creative projects across campus. Our team will be on hand to answer questions about: how to get started in research, find a mentor, get funding for your projects, and more.
Whether you're new to research or looking for your next project, the URCA Center is here to help you get started. Come talk with us and find out how you can apply your skills and enhance your academic experience at UCSB.
