Past Events

Illustration of study items surrounding the UCSB Library Wordmark and the text Workshop
  • Wed, 04/08/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Location: Online

Register Now

Data visualizations help reveal patterns in data and communicate research findings. This workshop will introduce core principles that shape how people perceive and interpret visual information. We will discuss how visual encoding choices, design decisions, and common perceptual pitfalls can influence what viewers see in a figure. Through examples and short interactive...

More
Two hands molding clay
  • Tue, 04/07/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus

Location: Student Resource Building (SRB) MPR

Register Now

Back by popular demand, join us for another crafty collaboration between Health & Wellness and UCSB Reads! In Crying in H-Mart, author Michelle Zauner grieves her mother through...

More
Introduction to version control with git and github
  • Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
  • Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

Register in Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2271573 

This two-day workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to learn the fundamentals of version control using Git and GitHub. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to track changes, manage project history, and more!

 

Closeup of a sewing machine
  • Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we'll walk you through a simple sewing machine project. Everyone will get to take home a mini snack-sized tote bag they made themselves. We will cover sewing machine operation plus some basic construction techniques. No experience needed and all materials are provided!



Register now to save your spot!

Weaved dust jackets
  • Thu, 04/02/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Ethnic & Gender Studies Collection

Register Now

Join UCSB faculty for an informal conversation with UCSB Library staff and recent artist alumni : 

  • Althea Wasow, Asst. Professor, Film & Media Studies
  • Hui-Ling Malone, Asst. Professor, Education
  • Angel Diaz, Curator, California Ethnic Studies &...
More
Closeup of three people sitting around a table with their laptops open.
  • Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 06/03/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Sara Miller McCune Arts Library, Room 1411

Hybrid Event - Join on Zoom

Would you like to work on your open source goals in a focused and motivating environment?

In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Program presents the Open Source Lounge, a monthly co-working space for open source activities. Bring your laptop and some work to do, such as programming exercises, a bug to fix, some...

More
Teaching and Learning Symposium logo a stylized illustration of a flower blooming from a book.
  • Tue, 03/17/2026 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
  • Wed, 03/18/2026 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
  • Thu, 03/19/2026 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

The Office of Teaching and Learning and the UCSB Library invite you to attend the 2026 Teaching and Learning Symposium from Tuesday, March 17-Thursday, March 19. This year’s program brings together UCSB instructors, postdocs, staff, and students to discuss ideas, share current research, and showcase resources that enhance access to and accessibility within equitable learning environments.

Please use this...

More
Illustration of study items surrounding the Open Access Lock.
  • Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Location:

Location: 2523 Conference Room (In the Teaching & Learning and Research & Engagement Suite)

Register Now

The UCSB Library is offering a workshop for graduate students on publishing. This workshop is designed to teach you about the publishing process, different venues available for publishing your research, Open Access, and how to protect your scholarship and your...

More
Laptop on table
  • Wed, 02/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Wed, 04/15/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • Wed, 05/20/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online

Register Now

Are you experienced with open source software or hardware, or just curious about open source?

In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Program hosts a casual, virtual meetup where we discuss all things open source. Open to students, faculty, and staff of all experience levels!

... More
Teaching and Learning Symposium logo a stylized illustration of a flower blooming from a book.
  • Tue, 03/17/2026 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
  • Wed, 03/18/2026 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
  • Thu, 03/19/2026 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

The Office of Teaching and Learning and the UCSB Library invite you to attend the 2026 Teaching and Learning Symposium from Tuesday, March 17-Thursday, March 19. This year’s program brings together UCSB instructors, postdocs, staff, and students to discuss ideas, share current research, and showcase resources that enhance access to and accessibility within equitable learning environments.

Please use this...

More
Teaching and Learning Symposium logo a stylized illustration of a flower blooming from a book.
  • Tue, 03/17/2026 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
  • Wed, 03/18/2026 - 9:30am to 5:30pm
  • Thu, 03/19/2026 - 9:30am to 12:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

The Office of Teaching and Learning and the UCSB Library invite you to attend the 2026 Teaching and Learning Symposium from Tuesday, March 17-Thursday, March 19. This year’s program brings together UCSB instructors, postdocs, staff, and students to discuss ideas, share current research, and showcase resources that enhance access to and accessibility within equitable learning environments.

Please use this...

More
Rainbow over icons of yoga, snacks, and activities
  • Fri, 03/13/2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312

Register Now

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 10:30 AM).

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

event details
  • Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online

Zoom registration

Graphical abstracts condense complex research into a single, focused visual. In this session, we will explore recommendations for defining the message, structuring the layout, and using color and text strategically to create clear, compelling graphical abstracts. 

=========

The Data to Discovery Series is hosted by Research Data Services (RDS) @ the UCSB Library....

More
Illustration of study items surrounding the Open Access Lock.
  • Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online

Register Now

The UCSB Library is offering a workshop for graduate students on publishing. This workshop is designed to teach you about the publishing process, different venues available for publishing your research, Open Access, and how to protect your scholarship and your rights as an author. Additionally, the workshop will highlight critical resources available for your success.

By the...

More
Copy of "Crying in H Mart" in front of Library entrance
  • Sun, 03/08/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Other, off-campus

Location: Santa Barbara Public Library (Faulkner Gallery East, Central Branch)

Register Now

Join Santa Barbara Public Library to discuss this year’s UCSB Reads book,...

More
Illustration of study items surrounding the UCSB Library Wordmark and the text Workshop
  • Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Location: Online

Register Now

Getting ready to complete your graduate degree but not sure if traditional academic positions are for you? Curious about careers in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (a.k.a. GLAM), but not sure where to start? Join us for a roundtable discussion with local GLAM professionals from the UCSB Library and the Art, Design & Architecture (ADA) Museum and hear about how these...

More
ArcGIS Online icon over a topographic lines
  • Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:30am
Location: Instruction & Training 2509

Registration on Shoreline: ​https://cglink.me/2dD/r2271238

This is the first workshop of a three-workshop series on creating maps and analyzing geospatial data with ArcGIS Online. The goal of this workshop is to demonstrate how to make a simple map, suitable for inclusion in a publication. 

 

Illustration of three people are sitting at a table, engaged in conversation in front of world landmarks.
  • Thu, 03/05/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Location: Other, on-campus

Location: Student Resource Building, 3rd Floor Forum

Register Now

Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join the Office of International Students & Scholars’ All Languages Language Exchange, held in collaboration with UCSB Reads as part of this year’s selection,...

More
Closeup of three people sitting around a table with their laptops open.
  • Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 04/01/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 04/29/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Wed, 06/03/2026 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: Sara Miller McCune Arts Library, Room 1411

Hybrid Event - Join on Zoom

Would you like to work on your open source goals in a focused and motivating environment?

In partnership with UC's new Open Source Program Office (OSPO) Network, the UCSB Open Source Program presents the Open Source Lounge, a monthly co-working space for open source activities. Bring your laptop and some work to do, such as programming exercises, a bug to fix, some...

More
Illustration of study items surrounding the UCSB Library Wordmark and the text Workshop
  • Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online

Register Now

This UCSB Library workshop is offered in celebration of Open Education Week (OEW), March 2–6, 2026. OEW is an annual global event that highlights and promotes scholarly exploration of open education. 

Researchers create far more than journal articles. Datasets, code, experimental protocols, and event...

More
Illustration of study items surrounding the UCSB Library Wordmark and the text Workshop
  • Mon, 03/02/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online

The following workshop has been cancelled. If you would like to attend an open office hour with your questions about Creative Commons licenses, please reach out to Anne Cong-Huyen or Angela Chikowero.

This interactive UCSB Library workshop is offered in celebration of Open Education Week (OEW), March 2–6, 2026. OEW is an...

More
Copy of "Crying in H Mart" in front of Library entrance
  • Thu, 01/29/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Thu, 02/12/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Thu, 02/26/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus

Location: Women's Center Community Room

Register Now

Join the Women’s Center in partnership with UCSB Reads this winter for the Feminist Book Club, featuring the UCSB Reads selection ...

More
UCSB Reads 2026 Badge
  • Thu, 02/26/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Other, on-campus

Location: Transfer Student Center

Register Now

Join the Transfer Student Center (TSC) in partnership with the UCSB Library, UCSB Reads, and the Asian American Studies Department, for a special 2-part TSC Book Club featuring...

More
event details
  • Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online

Zoom registration

Digital images are research data shaped by many choices before and after acquisition. In this session, we will explore how images—including microscopy images—encode information, identify common pitfalls in image processing and annotation, and discuss best practices for creating transparent, interpretable, and reusable figures.

=========

The Data to Discovery Series...

More

Pages