Past Events
- Tue, 04/07/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Student Resource Building (SRB) MPR
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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- Tue, 04/07/2026 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
- Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:00am to 12:30pm
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!
- Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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!
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- Thu, 04/02/2026 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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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 &...
- 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
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- 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
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.
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More- Wed, 03/18/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:15pm
Location: 2523 Conference Room (In the Teaching & Learning and Research & Engagement Suite)
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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- 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
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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!
- 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
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- 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
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- Fri, 03/13/2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
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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.
- Thu, 03/12/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
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.
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The Data to Discovery Series is hosted by Research Data Services (RDS) @ the UCSB Library....
More- Wed, 03/11/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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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- Sun, 03/08/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Santa Barbara Public Library (Faulkner Gallery East, Central Branch)
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Join Santa Barbara Public Library to discuss this year’s UCSB Reads book,...
More- Fri, 03/06/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm
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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- Fri, 03/06/2026 - 10:30am
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.
- Thu, 03/05/2026 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Location: Student Resource Building, 3rd Floor Forum
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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- 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
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- Wed, 03/04/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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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- Mon, 03/02/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
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- 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: 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 ...
More- Thu, 02/26/2026 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: Transfer Student Center
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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- Thu, 02/26/2026 - 12:00pm to 12:30pm
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.
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The Data to Discovery Series...
More- Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
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!


