Community Collections
Co-curated by student groups and serving as UCLA's "campus public library," Powell Library's Community Collections provide materials for leisure reading, health and wellness, creativity, and intellectual curiosity for undergraduate students and the entire campus community. Looking for an addicting read or an engrossing game? Want to cook a great meal, start your own garden, or find the best place to hike? Come check out the collections in Powell's Main Reading Room and East Rotunda!
 Recent Fiction
Contains novels and short stories, both American and international, from the past three years. |
 Enigma: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Built and curated by members of Enigma, the Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Gaming group at the UCLA. |
 Cookbooks
Supports UCLA’s Healthy Campus Initiative by providing students with materials to learn how to cook for themselves, try new cuisines, and explore healthier food choices. |
 Graphic Novels
A broad selection of graphic literature reflecting the evolution of the genre from early twentieth-century comics through twenty-first century graphic fiction and non-fiction. |
 Zines
Consists of low-budget, self-published works of prose, poetry, or art (a.k.a. zines) that promote student creativity, leisure reading, and self-publishing. |
 Sustainability
Provides students with the ideas and inspiration to combat climate change, move from consumption to co-creation, and transform our environment into a healthy, sustainable habitat. |
 Travel Literature
Guides to Los Angeles, the US, and locations around the world, along with guides to camping and hiking in Southern California. |
 Video Games
In partnership with the UCLA Arts and Music Libraries, the video game collection includes games, consoles, books on art and game design, and music. |
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