Your Academic Success Starts in Your UCSB Library

Undergrad student in the libraryUCSB Library is the academic heart of the university and an intellectual and social hub for students from across disciplines. We strive to connect with you where and how you work, helping you achieve your academic goals.

From our extensive online research collections to bookable group study spaces, to Course Reserves, to skills-building workshops, to our Makerspace and AR/VR Studio, the Library is a key partner in your academic success.

Explore the Library website or stop by our centrally-located Services Desk (1st floor, Paseo) to start your learning journey today!

Top 10 UCSB Library Tips for Undergraduates handout

Overview

For a quick overview of our key services and resources, check out our Top 10 UCSB Library Tips for Undergraduates flyer.
 

Borrowing

Your Access Card functions as a library card. Once you are officially registered with the university, your library privileges are automatically activated. As an undergraduate student at UCSB, you have access to nearly all materials in the vast University of California library system.

Course Reserves

Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Research Help

Wireless and Off-Campus Access

Study Spaces

Printing, Photocopying, and Computers

Food and Drink

Hours

Student Categories

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