Past Events
- Wed, 02/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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Join UCSB Librarians for an introduction on patents. Learn about the valuable legal, business, and technical information patents provide, how to find them using open and proprietary databases, and what UCSB inventors need to know about applying for patents.
This workshop is open to all but will be of particular interest to graduate students and faculty.
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- 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
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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...
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- Tue, 02/03/2026 - 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!
- Tue, 02/03/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Location: Special Research Collections
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Join UCSB librarians to learn how to get started in archival and primary source research. In this hands-on 75-minute workshop, you’ll learn how to search and navigate finding aids, request materials, and gain practical tips for visiting archives or reading rooms. We’ll touch on digitized archival collections, but the focus will be on physical collections. Bonus: You’ll hear about the...
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- Mon, 02/02/2026 - 4:00pm
Location: Pacific View Room
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UCSB Library is pleased to present Heejung Kim (Psychological and Brain Sciences) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2026. In her talk, “Culture and Social Support: Implications for Health and Well-Being,” she explores how relationships lie at the heart of human life, strongly influencing our health and well-...
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- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
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In celebration of the 2026 UCSB Reads book, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, join the Makerspace in designing wooden recipe boxes to hold space for all of our favorite meals and memories.
Learn about the laser cutting process and design principles for creating 3D assemblies out of 2D...
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- 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
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Join the Women’s Center in partnership with UCSB Reads this winter for the Feminist Book Club, featuring the UCSB Reads selection ...
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- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Location: Online
Bar graphs are widely used to compare groups, but that simplicity can come at a cost of transparency. In this session, we will unpack common pitfalls of bar graphs and explore practical alternatives that help make group comparisons clearer and more transparent.
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The Data to Discovery Series is hosted by Research Data Services (RDS) @ the UCSB Library....
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- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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Research isn’t just about collecting sources or writing papers, there’s a crucial middle stage where ideas take shape: reading, reflecting, drafting, and making connections.
This workshop explores how to treat research notes as valuable data — information that deserves to be organized, preserved, and revisited. We’ll use Obsidian, a free, flexible, and local-first note-...
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- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
Register in Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2270303
Turn websites into usable data. In this intermediate workshop, you will master web scraping using Python's Requests, Beautiful Soup, and Selenium. Learn to read and navigate the backbone of a website (its HTML content) and automate data extraction from both static and dynamic web pages.
Designed for participants with basic knowledge of Python programming.
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- Wed, 01/28/2026 - 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!
- Wed, 01/28/2026 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
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Join the UCSB Library for a relaxing and creative experience inspired by the UCSB Reads 2026 book selection Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. While listening to Japanese Breakfast’s Psychopomp, participants will create their own CD art and explore themes that shape Zauner’s memoir,...
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- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Other, off-campus
Location: Student Resource Building (SRB) MPR
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Join Health & Wellness in collaboration with UCSB Reads, for an event that focuses on one of the standout themes of Crying in H Mart: Korean cuisine! Learn...
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- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Online
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Zotero is a free open source tool that helps you collect citations for your research and generate entries for notes and bibliographies.
The “Zotero Basics” workshop 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...
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- Tue, 01/27/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
- Thu, 01/29/2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
Register in Shoreline: https://cglink.me/2dD/r2270303
Turn websites into usable data. In this intermediate workshop, you will master web scraping using Python's Requests, Beautiful Soup, and Selenium. Learn to read and navigate the backbone of a website (its HTML content) and automate data extraction from both static and dynamic web pages.
Designed for participants with basic knowledge of Python programming.
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- Mon, 01/26/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided electronics project where we will create a prototype for a light up piano. Discover the basics of wiring a circuit with components such as an Arduino (aka the 'brain' of the circuit), a speaker, buttons, and a LED to create your ideas. All materials will be provided.
- Fri, 01/23/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
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Protocols.io is an open collaborative platform for creating and sharing dynamic research protocols. In this hands-on workshop, we will learn why protocol sharing matters and guide you through building a step-by-step protocol. We will introduce core features, highlight advanced tools, and discuss how Protocols.io fits alongside other methods sharing options. By the end of the session, you will...
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- Thu, 01/22/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Join us for a guided tutorial where you will learn to 3D model in Autodesk Fusion by modeling vases in three different styles. You will be able to send your design directly to our 3D printers and later pick up your model. No experience needed!
All you need to bring is a laptop (and ideally, a mouse). Before the event, create a free educational Autodesk account and download the Fusion software. Select...
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- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Makerspace
Learn to 3D print by creating your own 3D model in TinkerCAD. During the workshop we will cover the basics of designing in TinkerCAD, learn how to remix existing 3D models licensed through Creative Commons, and get acquainted with the 3D printing process. At the end of the workshop, everyone will send a small lidded container to be 3D printed. No experience needed!
All you need to bring is a laptop (and ideally, a mouse). There is no software that needs to be installed...
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- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
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In an era of information overload and rapidly evolving media landscapes, how do we separate fact from fiction? This workshop equips you with practical tools to become a more savvy and discerning news consumer and informed citizen.
LEARN strategies for vetting sources and identifying disinformation.
EXPLORE the current state of media ownership and its impact on reporting...
- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 2509
During lunch hour, join us for a presentation from Career Services on how to best leverage your creative skillset for professional opportunities. For any prospective job field, learn how to:
- Translate creative portfolios into tangible skillsets
- Communicate 'maker' skills in resumes and cover letters
- Build a portfolio that is professional and impactful
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- Wed, 01/21/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: Instruction & Training 1312
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 in-person open source meetup. Discussion meetings are led by a member of the UCSB Open Source Meetup community, in a format of their choice (e.g. code review, journal club, presentation, etc.). Open to students, faculty, and staff of all experience levels!
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- Tue, 01/20/2026 - 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!
- Tue, 01/20/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Location: Other, on-campus
Location: Student Resource Building (SRB) MPR
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In Crying in H Mart, author Michelle Zauner grieves her mother through cooking and music. Inspired by these artistic outlets and the personal growth they brought her, join Health & Wellness...
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