Events Archive

Join us for this 1.5-hour seminar on using Research Computing resources at UCSB. We’ll present several case studies for putting High Performance Computing (HPC) resources to use, including moving from GUI interfaces run locally (e.g. R, Jupyter, etc.) to workflows for using HPC machines with web interfaces, the command line, or queue based methods.

The seminar is designed for researchers tackling complex projects that exceed their laptop's capabilities. We will have...

Data visualizations are powerful tools for showcasing patterns and insights from research findings. However, their effectiveness in communicating information relies heavily on sound design and accuracy principles. Join us for a discussion on what makes data visualizations effective and the pitfalls to avoid. We’ll explore both poor and excellent real-world examples, leaving attendees with practical tips for improving how they represent data visually.

Registration: ...

Take a tour of the Library's new Makerspace and see the innovative technologies available to UCSB students, faculty, and staff for academic, research or personal exploration. Tours are free and open to all alumni.

Register now to save your spot as space is limited!

All participants will receive Library swag items from the Makerspace and ...

UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9

Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.

Please register in advance.

UCSB Library invites you to sign up for a free one and a half-hour Pochoir Stencil workshop led by Caroline Partamian. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create layered and textured prints using the pochoir (French for ‘stencil’) technique used in 19th century France, inspired by Trianon Press Collection. This method can be seen in...

Please register in advance.

UCSB Library invites you to sign up for a free one hour  Accordion bookmaking workshop led by Caroline Partamian. In this workshop, participants will learn how to create an accordion book, literally a book where the pages are pleated so that they resemble accordion bellows. Accordion books are structural, sculptural, and offer the maker and reader...

Advanced registration is recommended. 

This event is presented by the Carsey-Wolf Center in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2025. This screening will be introduced by Carsey-Wolf Center Assistant Director Miguel Penabella, who will provide a critical and historical overview...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!

UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9

Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.

This workshop builds on the Getting Started with Git and GitHub session, introducing essential collaboration techniques. You'll learn how to work with branches and forks, follow best practices for preventing and resolving merge conflicts, and use Git effectively within integrated development environments (IDEs) like RStudio and VS Code.

This session is ideal for those who already have basic Git knowledge and want to improve their workflow when working with others.

Please register in advance 

In collaboration with UCSB Reads, Health and Wellness invites you to an interactive afternoon of Speed Friending (similar to speed dating, but for making friendships!). 

Participants will be provided with a set of questions based on the UCSB...

Welcome, future Gauchos! Visit the Library's Makerspace (1st floor, Ocean side) to check out the creative technologies such as 3d printing, laser cutting, sewing, electronics, and more available for free to students. Create a one-of-a-kind DIY pin button and meet the team to learn more about our resources.

The Unix Shell is a powerful command-line interface that allows you to control your computer more efficiently than a traditional graphical interface. This hands-on workshop will introduce fundamental skills, including navigating files and directories, manipulating data, and writing simple scripts.

No prior experience is required to attend, just curiosity and a desire to work more efficiently with your computer. Learning these basics will open the door to advanced...

Join the UCSB Library and Graduate Division for this fun social event.
This event is ​FREE to all current graduate students. Registration is required.

**If you would like to drink wine at this event, be sure to bring either a passport or driver's license so we can verify that you are over 21.

This event will be photographed or recorded.

UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9

Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.

Please register in advance.

Join the UCSB Reads Student-Led Book Club for an engaging, student-driven exploration of this year’s UCSB Reads selection, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Connect with peers, share insights, and dive deeper into the themes, and ideas of the book through lively...

UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9

Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.

UCSB Reads on KCSB-FM 91.9

Starting March 5th, tune in to KCSB-FM 91.9 every Wednesday at 5:00 PM for weekly readings of The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Each 15-minute segment will feature a reading, along with related interviews and discussions about the essays. Don’t miss this engaging weekly broadcast on 91.9 FM and streaming at www.kcsb.org.

The Office of Teaching and Learning and the UCSB Library invite you to attend the 2025 Teaching and Learning Symposium on Thursday, March 20, and Friday, March 21. This year’s program brings together UCSB instructors, postdocs, staff, and students to share ideas, showcase current research, and explore effective practices that enhance teaching, learning, student success, and inclusion across our...

Take a healthy study break before finals. Stretch, color, grab snacks, and pick up free bluebooks and scantrons. Sign-up for a massage (first-come, first-served, in person, starting at 10:50am).

In collaboration with UCSB Health & Wellness and UCSB ONDAS Student Center. 

Join the UC Santa Barbara Library’s Special Research Collections for an evening featuring the continued research of four distinguished faculty emeriti — Charles Bazerman, Mario T. García, Suzanne Jill Levine, and Paul Hansma. This event is presented in partnership with the UCSB Emeriti Association. 

RSVP here. Please reach out to Jessica Law at ...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

Register now to save your spot!

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!
 

Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects. We will provide template designs available for you to customize so that you get to experience the process from start to finish. No experience needed!

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In celebration of the 2025 UCSB Reads book, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay, discover the joy of weaving. On World Bookmark Day, learn how to weave your own bookmark out of embroidery thread. No experience is needed and all materials are provided.

Register now to save your spot!

Light refreshments provided. ...

Join us for a guided electronics project! We will discover the basics of wiring a circuit and show how you can use electronic components to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.

Register now to save your spot!
 

If you have attended an introductory R workshop or have a solid grasp of the basics of using R for programming and data analysis, this workshop is the perfect next step. Designed for those wanting to code with more confidence or refine their skills, we’ll focus on writing readable, concise, and efficient code using functions, loops and vectorized operations.

Register in Shoreline: https://tinyurl.com/ucsbcarp-w25-...

Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is just a casual, drop-in event where you can work on crochet, knitting, or any other yarn art. Feel free to start a new project, or bring a project you've been working on. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles. A sample pattern will be provided for anyone who wishes to follow along.

This event is open to experts and beginners alike. We will not have formal instruction during this...

In this workshop, we will discuss why you might consider relational databases to store research data. We will go over how to insert data in and retrieve data from a database using R and duckDB (duckdb.org). We will focus on how to use the R dbplyr (dbplyr.tidyverse.org) package to integrate databases into tidyverse-focused analytical workflows. This workshop will cover three main points: 1) Introduce concepts of a database and discuss why you might want to have/want to use one...

Quarto is a publication tool built into the RStudio multilanguage data analysis and visualization platform, often used in conjunction with code notebooks. Quarto enables a more reproducible approach to data-driven research by integrating documentation, code, and results in one document. But it’s also a great publication platform on its own! In this session, a panel of Quarto users will showcase what Quarto is capable of, especially when used in concert with GitHub Pages...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

Register now to save your spot!

Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects. We will provide template designs available for you to customize so that you get to experience the process from start to finish. No experience needed!

...

Do you enjoy working on data science but not installing the software environment? Do you have nightmares about software library dependencies? Is your laptop slowing you down and want to use a more powerful remote server or cloud platform? In this workshop, we will show a reproducible and user-friendly approach to creating research environments using development containers. You will learn how to use Visual Studio Code to create containerized R and/or Python environments,...

Please note that registration for this event is currently full.

UCSB Library is pleased to present Haewon Jeong (Electrical and Computer Engineering) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2025. 

In her talk "Ethical AI: Serving Humanity or Falling Short?", Jeong will explore the ethical...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!

This workshop covers the fundamentals of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. Participants will learn to plot and analyze raster data, change projections, perform raster math, and work with multi-band rasters. The workshop also explores vector data, including points, lines, and polygons, and demonstrates how to combine multiple layers in a single map. Additionally, participants will work with time series rasters and compute summary statistics from this data....

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

Register now to save your spot!

This workshop covers the fundamentals of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. Participants will learn to plot and analyze raster data, change projections, perform raster math, and work with multi-band rasters. The workshop also explores vector data, including points, lines, and polygons, and demonstrates how to combine multiple layers in a single map. Additionally, participants will work with time series rasters and compute summary statistics from this data....

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!

Lunch & Learn is a quarterly series that features two graduate students, one from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and one from a SHEF discipline (Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Fine Arts). Each presenter is able to share a 15 minute talk on any topic they want in a moderated, low stakes environment to their peers in the graduate student body.

Lunch & Learns are on Fridays during the year, and best of all, FREE LUNCH IS...

This workshop covers the fundamentals of working with raster and vector geospatial data in R. Participants will learn to plot and analyze raster data, change projections, perform raster math, and work with multi-band rasters. The workshop also explores vector data, including points, lines, and polygons, and demonstrates how to combine multiple layers in a single map. Additionally, participants will work with time series rasters and compute summary statistics from this data....

Please register in advance.

Join the UCSB Reads Student-Led Book Club for an engaging, student-driven exploration of this year’s UCSB Reads selection, The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay. Connect with peers, share insights, and dive deeper into the themes, and ideas of the book through lively...

Registration is required.

The “Zotero Basics” workshops last two hours and will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. While the basic workshops are designed for beginners, tips will be shared that will also help experienced users make better use of Zotero.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

• Describe...

This three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Python, specifically designed for participants with no prior programming experience. Through the use of Jupyter notebooks, learners will get started coding in Python. The workshop will cover essential skills such as data loading and analysis, automation of data processing tasks, and the creation of basic plots for data visualization.

Register in Shoreline: ...

The Chancellor, Executive Vice Chancellor, and Interim University Librarian will hand out free copies of the UCSB Reads 2025 book to UCSB students while supplies last. The 2025 selection is The Book of Delights: Essays by Ross Gay.

This event may be photographed or recorded.
 

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

Register now to save your spot!

Registration is required.

The “Zotero Basics” workshops last two hours and will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. While the basic workshops are designed for beginners, tips will be shared that will also help experienced users make better use of Zotero.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

• Describe...

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The UCSB Library is offering a workshop for graduate students on publishing. This workshop is designed to teach students about the different venues available for publishing articles, manuscripts, and data. Additionally, the workshop will highlight critical resources available for your success. 

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

Identify where to go to find key publications in...

Learn how to bind a book during a hands-on workshop where we'll make a gratitude journal. Learn the basics of book structures and hand stitching. Everyone will get to take home a bound sketchbook they made themselves. No experience needed and all materials are provided!

Register now to save your spot!

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History (956 Maple Ave., Carpinteria)

The UCSB Library’s Santa Barbara Community Archives Project is partnering with the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History to digitize and preserve the histories of Carpinteria Valley families. Participants’ family photographs and family films will be digitized for free by UCSB Library and preserved for future...

Lunch & Learn is a quarterly series that features two graduate students, one from a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and one from a SHEF discipline (Social Sciences, Humanities, Education and Fine Arts). Each presenter is able to share a 15 minute talk on any topic they want in a moderated, low stakes environment to their peers in the graduate student body.

Lunch & Learns are on Fridays during the year, and best of all, FREE LUNCH IS...

Qualitative data allow researchers to delve deeply into human behavior, perceptions, and attitudes, offering a comprehensive perspective beyond what quantitative data can provide. This two-day workshop will guide attendees on how to ethically and effectively manage qualitative data from studies involving human subjects throughout its entire life cycle, from planning to sharing for future reuse. Participants will engage with de-identification and coding techniques using the...

UCSB Library invites graduate students to learn how to use ORCID in your research. ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique, persistent digital identifier that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher. 
In this workshop we will cover:
• Creating a free ORCID ID and managing your ORCID account
• Placing your publications in ORCID
• Funding, publisher, and research institution requirements
• Tips and...

Register for the Zoom Webinar

"Garrett Hardin and the Untold History of Abortion and Population Control"

Join us for a virtual lecture by the 2023 Kenneth Karmiole Research Fellow, Lina-Maria Murillo, who used primary sources materials from the Library's Special Research Collections to create her most recent body of scholarship on Garrett...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!

 Registration is full.

The UCSB Library will be offering two Zotero Basics workshops for researchers during the fall quarter. Zotero is a free bibliography management tool that helps you collect citations for your research and generate entries for notes and bibliographies.  

The “Zotero Basics” workshops last two hours and will cover all aspects of using Zotero to manage citations for your personal research. ...

On Election Day, Tuesday November 5th, make your voice heard and go vote! After you've submitted your ballot, visit the Makerspace to make an "I Voted" pin button. We will have button making and drawing supplies set up all day ready for your use. All are welcome to join. Whether you voted early, by mail, or in-person on Election Day, stop by and make a pin button to encourage those around you to go vote!

Visit UCSB's...

Join us for a guided electronics project! We will discover the basics of wiring a circuit and show how you can use electronic components to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.

Register now to save your spot!

Drop by the Makerspace for the spookiest event yet: our first ever Halloween Costume Competition! Visit anytime between 12pm - 4pm to enter your costume. Library staff will pick the top three costumes to be posted on the Library Instagram. The costume with the most Instagram likes will win a $25 gift card!

We'll have candy, music, and crafts for those who'd like to make a Halloween decoration.

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In celebration of Family History Month and international Home Movie Day, the UCSB Library’s Santa Barbara Community Archives Project is partnering with the Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) to promote the importance of home movie collections and to provide free digitization services for Santa Barbara community members. Digitized materials will be preserved for future generations in the Library’s Local History...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

Register now to save your spot!
 

Join us for a guided electronics project! We will discover the basics of wiring a circuit and show how you can use electronic components to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.

Register now to save your spot!
 

RSVP Here.

UC Santa Barbara Library invites you to the opening reception of Readymade Emanations: Trianon Press and the Art of Tearing Apart, an exhibition examining the legacy of Trianon Press, a 20th century fine art publisher based in Paris founded by visionary...

This is an introduction to R designed for participants with no programming experience. The workshop will start with some basic information about R syntax, the RStudio interface, and move through how to import CSV files, the structure of data frames, how to deal with factors, how to add/remove rows and columns, how to calculate summary statistics from a data frame, and a brief introduction to plotting.

Register in Shoreline: ...

Meet up with your fellow fiber artists at the Makerspace. This event is just a casual, drop-in event where you can work on crochet, knitting, or any other yarn art. Feel free to start a new project, or bring a project you've been working on. We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and knitting needles. A sample pattern will be provided for anyone who wishes to follow along.

Register now to save your spot!

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind design. No experience needed!

Register now to save your spot!

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing project. Learn the basics of using a sewing machine and following a simple pattern.

Register now to save your spot!

Please RSVP here.

The Library's Annual Reception for Faculty returns this year to the Mountain Courtyard. This social event bring together new and returning faculty from across campus to kick off the 2024-2025 academic year, meet their department's liaison librarian, and hear about current and upcoming Library initiatives. 

Stop by the Library's Week of Welcome tables in the Paseo (1st floor) to get free treats and Library swag, meet friendly Library staff, learn about Library resources, play games, create a zine, and enter a contest for a chance to win an Amazon gift card.

Zine Contest & More

Pick up some treats and library swag and create a zine. For a chance to win an Amazon gift card,...

Join us THIS WEEK for the Grad Success Series, a dynamic lineup of workshops and events designed to empower you throughout your graduate journey. Connect with fellow grad students, learn from experts, and gain practical tools to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. 
Find all of our events on Shoreline and join the Graduate Student...

Join us THIS WEEK for the Grad Success Series, a dynamic lineup of workshops and events designed to empower you throughout your graduate journey. Connect with fellow grad students, learn from experts, and gain practical tools to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. 
Find all of our events on Shoreline and join the Graduate Student...

UCSB Library invites faculty, graduate students, and others actively engaged in research to a workshop that offers the practical benefits of open research. Join us for a collaborative discussion on the benefits of adopting open research practices. This approach can foster better reproducibility, collaboration, and transparency in scholarly work. We will explore the potential of publishing open access and openly sharing your research data and code. Library staff will share...

This two-day workshop introduces git, a command line tool for managing revisions in coding projects, and GitHub, a web-based platform for sharing your work and collaborating with others. The workshop is oriented toward learners with little or no previous experience with either git or GitHub. It will cover steps for setting up a git project, making changes, navigating the revision history, sharing work on GitHub, and using GitHub pages to publish a website.

Register in...

This three-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to Python, specifically designed for participants with no prior programming experience. Through the use of Jupyter notebooks, learners will get started coding in Python. The workshop will cover essential skills such as data loading and analysis, automation of data processing tasks, and the creation of basic plots for data visualization.

Register in Shoreline: https://...

Are you a frequent user of spreadsheets? In this hands-on, example-driven workshop, we will learn best practices for data organization. Topics covered include good data entry practices, approaches for handling dates, data quality control and manipulation, and exporting data to universal file formats. This workshop will assume no prior knowledge of the skills or tools.

Register in Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2261219

Join us for our Makerspace Crochet Circle! Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, all are welcome. Bring your current projects and crochet supplies, or use our supplies to learn.

It's a relaxed, friendly environment to work on your crochet crafts, get tips and advice, and socialize with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts. Drop in anytime, all levels of experience welcome. Register for this event on Shoreline....

Get ready to level up your game night experience! Join us for an evening of friendly competition, creativity, and hands-on fun at our Makerspace Game Night.

This monthly gathering is a celebration of game design and development, where everyone is welcome to play, explore, and share their creations. Drop into our workshop space and discover a selection of games made right here in the Makerspace - from 3D printed chess to programmable games on the Makey Makey to our...

UCSB Library invites you to a drop in event showcasing "Art & Reproductive Biology," an exhibition of student work created as part of a quarter-long interdisciplinary class in Anthropology and Art. 

Science tells us that an egg cell met a sperm cell and their respective haploid DNA combined into a complete diploid genotype that replicated itself in a chain of developmental events to create a human. Chemically mediated through hormones and electrically mediated...

Location: Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Family Resource Center

UCSB Library is pleased to present winners from the 11th Annual Art of Science Competition, a co-sponsored program between the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships and the UCSB Library, and the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. 

Artists, some say, are more right-brained, prone to feeling and imagination. Scientists,...

Join us for a guided 3D modeling tutorial on creating beautiful vases and vessels using Autodesk Fusion. During the workshop, our Makerspace Mentors will guide you through the entire 3D modeling process - from sketching your initial design ideas to bringing them to life in 3D. You'll explore techniques for creating elegant organic forms and unique shapes that would be difficult or nearly impossible to achieve through traditional methods.

Once you've finalized your 3D...

Join us at the Makerspace for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects.

Dive into the process of laser cutting as our Makerspace Mentors guide you through creating wooden name plates. From sleek initials to intricate designs, the possibilities are endless.

No Experience Needed: Never touched a laser cutter before? No worries! Our expert guides will walk you through every step, making this workshop...

This origami crane folding workshop is a walk-in event scheduled May 23, 2024 from 2:00- 4:00 PM, in the FishBowl art space located by the Davidson entrance of the Ocean side of the library. The origami cranes will be collected during the event and donated to the Associated Students.

This workshop is part of the Isla Vista Memorial Exhibition, located in the Library’s Mountain Gallery. The exhibition is...

Open to all graduate students.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Register for the Workshop

In this workshop, you will learn how to get started creating a Literature Review, including:
● What Literature Reviews are, and where to find them
● How to use concept mapping to identify secondary sources
● How to find and organize your sources to facilitate your writing
●...

Come learn how to make your own custom buttons at the UCSB Library Makerspace! We will give a brief tour of the Makerspace then demonstrate how to use the button maker. You can draw your own designs using the provided materials or use some of the previous RCSGD limited edition pins that will be making a comeback for one night only. Register on Shoreline.

Join us for this exciting workshop where you'll learn how to apply custom vinyl decals onto a tote bag. Our Makerspace Mentors will guide you through the process of preparing and applying decals and you will leave with a unique accessory that is both practical and fashionable. No prior experience needed.

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to...

Discover the Magic of Laser Cutting: Ever wanted to turn your keys into a personalized style statement? Look no further! Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects.

Craft Your Signature Keychain: Dive into the process of laser cutting as we guide you through creating wooden keychains. From sleek initials to intricate designs, the possibilities are endless.

No...

Before our final eco.data.science meetup of the year, we invite the UCSB community for an update on our Planet Labs offerings. The workshop will begin with an introduction to Planet Labs’ satellite imagery, oriented toward new and prospective users. Afterwards, we will have a lightning talk session from 10:30 AM by our current users showcasing their work from the first year of our three year...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will walk you through making your own scrunchie. No prior sewing experience needed and we will provide all the necessary materials to participate in this tutorial.
Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace. 
Limited Spots: Secure your spot in this...

Join us outside the Library for a student hip-hop dance performance! 

Inspired by the UCSB Reads 2024 book selection Your Brain On Art: How the Arts Transform Us, students who participated in a free hip-hop dance workshop led by a member of UCSB Untitled Dance Company and Kapatirang Pilipino Modern will perform a groovy combo...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to model your own nameplate for your desk or door. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind decoration. 

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation and 3D printing module to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace and 3D Printing. Find the course at...

Get ready to level up your game night experience! Join us for an evening of friendly competition, creativity, and hands-on fun at our Makerspace Game Night.

This monthly gathering is a celebration of game design and development, where everyone is welcome to play, explore, and share their creations. Drop in and discover a selection of games made right here in the Makerspace - from 3D printed chess to programmable games on the Makey Makey to our custom embroidered board...

This is a two-day workshop on data analysis and visualization with R. We will introduce the R programming language and RStudio, a desktop application for working with R scripts. Lessons and exercises will rely on Tidyverse, a collection of R packages commonly used in data science. By the end, learners will be able to manipulate data the “tidy” way and produce simple plots with ggplot2.

Prerequisites: None 
Registration begins April 8, 2024 8:00AM PST
...

They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. They also say that knowledge is the food of the soul. What if you could have both?

Lunch & Learn is a monthly informal seminar series that provides grad students with two important things: free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from their peers from across the campus.

The series is co-sponsored by the ...

Room 1359, the "Fish Bowl"
Sign up for a Book Club

The Library invites you to join a peer-led book club! Each meet up will include a book discussion and related craft activity in conjunction with the UCSB Reads 2024 book Your Brain on Art.  

April 10: Book...

Illuminate your world with the magic of lithophanes! Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll dive into the fascinating world of circuitry and electronics design as you build your own UCSB-themed lithophane lamp. Using provided materials and tools, you'll learn how to solder a battery, LED, and switch into a custom housing. But the real magic happens when you integrate 3D printed lithophane walls featuring iconic UCSB scenery and landmarks.

By the end of the session...

Join us at the Makerspace on Earth Day! We will have recycled and reclaimed materials available for students, faculty, and staff to glue onto a community artwork that depicts UCSB’s natural beauty. Let’s create something new while raising awareness of how we can reuse or reduce our waste during the creative process.

This event is cosponsored by Art from Scrap, a non profit organization in Santa Barbara dedicated...

Join us for a guided 3D modeling tutorial on creating beautiful vases and vessels using Autodesk Fusion. During the workshop, our Makerspace Mentors will guide you through the entire 3D modeling process - from sketching your initial design ideas to bringing them to life in 3D. You'll explore techniques for creating elegant organic forms and unique shapes that would be difficult or nearly impossible to achieve through traditional methods.

Once you've finalized your 3D...

Join us at the Makerspace for a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects.

Dive into the process of laser cutting as we guide you through creating wooden name tags. From sleek initials to intricate designs, the possibilities are endless.

No Experience Needed: Never touched a laser cutter before? No worries! Our expert guides will walk you through every step, making this workshop perfect for beginners and...

Location: College of Creative Studies

The College of Creative Studies (CCS) and UCSB Reads 2024 invites you to an open studios event hosted by CCS students in the Book Arts, Sculpture, and Painting programs.
 
Details and a map of the studios will be posted soon.
 
This event is in conjunction with this year’s...

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we will walk you through a simple sewing project. No prior sewing experience needed.
Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace. Find the course on Canvas 
Limited Spots: Secure your spot in this exciting workshop! Space is limited, and creativity knows no...

Get ready for a night of making and gaming fun! Interact with games made here in the Makerspace and meet your Makerspace peers. This is a drop-in event open to all Makerspace users. Register on Shoreline

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to model your own nameplate for your desk or door. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind decoration.

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation and 3D printing module to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace and 3D Printing. Find...

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Join the UC Santa Barbara Library’s Special Research Collections for a special evening highlighting the work of three distinguished faculty emeriti and their continued research during retirement. Presented in partnership with the UCSB Faculty Emeriti Association.

About the Speakers
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Singularity is a container platform. It allows you to create and run containers that package up software in a portable and reproducible way. You can build a container using Singularity on your laptop and then run it on the UCSB High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster or national HPC clusters, a single server, in the cloud, or a workstation. Your container is a single file, and you don’t have to worry about how to install all the software you need on each different operating...

UCSB Library invites graduate students to learn how to use ORCID in your research. ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) is a unique, persistent digital identifier that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other researcher.

Light refreshments will be provided.
 
In this workshop we will cover:
• Creating a free ORCID ID and managing your ORCID account
• Placing your publications in ORCID
• Funding, publisher, and...

Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to model your own nameplate for your desk or door. You will be able to send your models directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your one-of-a-kind decoration.

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation and 3D printing module to familiarize yourself with the basics of the Makerspace and 3D Printing. Find the course at...

Open to all graduate students and other UCSB affiliates.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Please register for the presentation in advance.
 
This presentation you will learn the basics of copyright under US Law, including:
·       What is copyright? What does it cover?
·       How does a creator get their work copyrighted? What is "work for hire"?
·       How long...

This one day carpentry workshop introduces tools for turning web pages into analyzable data. We will explore common web scraping scenarios and learn how to use XPath and a web browser to extract data from websites without needing to write code.  We will also discuss the ethics of web scraping.

Registration will open February 5, 2024 at 8:00 am at: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2258697

Join UCSB Reads 2024 and the Library's new Makerspace in celebrating the 8th Annual World Bookmark Day with DIY Bookmarks. Stop by the Fish Bowl by the Davidson Library entrance from 10am-5pm, while supplies last, and decorate your own bookmark....

The high-performance computing (HPC) workshop is for students, staff, and faculty from UCSB who want to use cluster computing resources to run computational jobs. It is an introduction for new users who want to get started quickly in using HPC resources for research or education. This workshop will cover the fundamental concepts of using HPC to run computational jobs. Specifically, how the HPC works, how the submit Slurm job runs computational jobs, and basic Linux commands....

Join us for a four-week art series that explores the UCSB Reads book selection, Your Brain on Art. Each week we will have a unique experience that will guide your discovery of art in your daily life through canvas painting, bracelet making, creative writing, and candle making (SRB 1238 Community Room). Advance registration on Shoreline required.

4:00PM-5:00PM Thur. Jan. 24: ...

Have you ever felt trapped in the maze of packages and library dependencies for your R or Python projects? Join us for a webinar to unravel the 'Dependency Hell' problem and provide practical strategies to tackle this issue while making your research more reproducible. 

Registration: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2258166

Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day by making pop-up cards for your loved ones. Learn basic paper folding structures for pop-up cards while spending a relaxing hour crafting. We will be providing basic materials, like paper and colored pencils, but feel free to bring in your own patterned paper, stickers, and drawing tools to add to your design.

Pre-Event Preparation: Please enroll in our Canvas course and complete the introductory orientation to familiarize yourself with...

Space is limited.  Sign up for the Workshop

Light refreshments will be served.

Join us for a free art making workshop at the Library in conjunction with UCSB Reads 2024 and the Art, Design, and Architecture (AD&A) Museum's new exhibition "A Box of One's Own: Women Beyond...

In this workshop, we will explore the features of the GitHub website to manage and version content as a team. We will go over how to create a repository, edit files, and leverage the markdown syntax for documenting and tracking your work. We will also demonstrate how to invite collaborators. Participating in this workshop requires no coding skills or pre-installs (including the hands-on session). Everything will be done from your web browser!
Registration:...

Join us for a four-week art series that explores the UCSB Reads book selection, Your Brain on Art. Each week we will have a unique experience that will guide your discovery of art in your daily life through canvas painting, bracelet making, creative writing, and candle making (SRB 1238 Community Room). Advance registration on Shoreline required.

4:00PM-5:00PM Thur. Jan. 24: ...

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Please join us for a performance by renowned flutist and composer Gary Schocker in celebration of the Library’s acquisition of The Gary Schocker Archives. Schocker will perform a selection of original compositions accompanied by pianist Fumi Kuwajima and featuring special guest Gary Woodward. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience an...

This event is a two-day, example-driven workshop on Jan 30 and Feb,1 2024 for an introduction on utilizing the terminal to use version control with Git. We will get you started on how to use the command shell/bash to use git. The use of a shell allows you to perform complex and powerful tasks, often with just a few keystrokes or lines of code. It helps automate repetitive tasks and easily combine smaller tasks into larger, more efficient workflows. We then go over how to...

Discover the Magic of Laser Cutting: Ever wanted to turn your keys into a personalized style statement? Look no further! Join us for a hands-on journey into the world of laser cutting, where you'll learn how to turn your digital design ideas into physical objects.

Craft Your Signature Keychain: Dive into the process of laser cutting as we guide you through creating wooden keychains. From sleek initials to intricate designs, the possibilities are endless.

No...

Filmmaker/curator Márton Orosz will join moderator George Legrady (Media Arts & Technology) for a post-screening discussion of the documentary György Kepes: Interthinking Art + Science. This event is presented by the Carsey-Wolf Center as part of the CWC Docs Series, and is in conjunction with...

They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. They also say that knowledge is the food of the soul. What if you could have both?

Lunch & Learn is a monthly informal seminar series that provides grad students with two important things: free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from their peers from across the campus.

The series is co-sponsored by the ...

Join us for a four-week art series that explores the UCSB Reads book selection, Your Brain on Art. Each week we will have a unique experience that will guide your discovery of art in your daily life through canvas painting, bracelet making, creative writing, and candle making (SRB 1238 Community Room). Advance registration on Shoreline required.

4:00PM-5:00PM Thur. Jan. 24: ...

The University Librarian, Chancellor, and Executive Vice Chancellor will hand out free copies of the UCSB Reads 2024 book to UCSB students while supplies last. The 2024 selection is Your Brain On Art: How the Arts Transform Us by Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross.

Free and Open to the Public. Please RSVP here to help us plan.

Light refreshments with be served.

Please join us for an event to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition of black and white photographs documenting the...

We are thrilled to announce the official launch of the UCSB Makerspace, a cutting-edge hub for innovation and creativity. Open to all UCSB students, faculty, and staff, this collaborative space is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and resources to bring your ideas to life. Join us for a week-long celebration from January 16th to 19th, featuring guided tours, new interactive workshops each day, and hands-on experiences with our top-of-the-line equipment. Space is limited for...

UCSB Library invites faculty, graduate students, and other authors to join the UCSB Library Open Access team for a conversation about open access publishing, UC's transformative agreements, and UCSB Library's Open Access Publishing Fund. We want to hear what you think about open access publishing, publisher policies, and business...

This is a two day workshop on Monday - Tuesday, Dec 11-12, 2023 on a hands-on on project organization and scientific authoring with RStudio
Participants will build on using their R data analysis skills in RStudio by learning how to create quarto documents that combine code, analysis, and narrative. RStudio makes it possible to work on a complete research project in a more efficient, integrated and organized manner: from data upload, cleaning, and analysis, to writing and...

EcoDataScience is an environmental data science study group at UCSB. This volunteer-driven group provides hands-on, lunch-time workshops on various data science tools relevant to environmental science. Lessons in the past have included Spatial Analysis in R, an introduction to Python, advanced GitHub and building R Shiny applications

GitHub is mainly known as a version control platform that facilitates collaborative coding. Effective collaboration (with yourself or...

They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. They also say that knowledge is the food of the soul. What if you could have both?

Lunch & Learn is a monthly informal seminar series that provides grad students with two important things: free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from their peers from across the campus.

The series is co-sponsored by the ...

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This three-day, example-driven workshop on Nov 14-16, 2023 is an introduction to programming in Python for people with little or no previous programming experience. The workshop will start on how to use the Jupyter notebook interface through JupyterLabs. The workshop will then go over with the basics of...

This is a one day workshop on Thursday, Nov 9,...

After a long hiatus, EcoDataScience's workshop series is returning! 

EcoDataScience is an environmental data science study group at UCSB. This volunteer-driven group provides hands-on, lunch-time workshops on various data science tools relevant to environmental science. Lessons in the past have included Spatial Analysis in R, an introduction to Python, advanced GitHub and building R Shiny...

UCSB Library and Las Maestras Center invite you to attend a vigil for the Day of the Dead in the Library's Ethnic & Gender Studies Collection (2nd Floor, Ocean Side). The vigil will be next to an altar created by the Center's Altaristas team.

Everyone is welcome to attend and bring a picture or an ofrenda for a...

UCSB Library is grateful to The Fund for Santa Barbara for their generous contribution to this event.
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This event is a two-day, example-driven workshop on October 23 and 24, 2023 ...

They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch. They also say that knowledge is the food of the soul. What if you could have both?

Lunch & Learn is a monthly informal seminar series that provides grad students with two important things: free lunch and a chance to socialize with and learn from their peers from across the campus.
Learn More and Sign Up to Attend...

Please RSVP for the reception here.

The Library's Annual Reception for Faculty returns this year to the Mountain Courtyard. This social event bring together new and returning faculty from across campus to kick off the 2023-2024 academic year, meet their department's...

Welcome all students to the new academic year! Did you know you can borrow a laptop, bike lock, umbrella, board games, and more from UCSB Library?

Whether you are a new or returning student, stop by the Library's Week of Welcome (WoW) table in the Paseo where you can spin the wheel, enjoy a treat, and learn more...

Welcome all students to the new academic year! Did you know you can borrow a laptop, bike lock, umbrella, board games, and more from UCSB Library?

Whether you are a new or returning student, stop by the Library's Week of Welcome (WoW) table in the Paseo where you can spin the wheel, enjoy a treat, and learn more...

This is an 8-Day Carpentries workshop that aims to teach participants basic concepts, skills, and tools...

This is an 8-Day Carpentries workshop that aims to teach participants basic concepts, skills, and tools...

This is an 8-Day Carpentries workshop that aims to teach participants basic concepts, skills, and tools...