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Below you will find an archive of past newsletters by publication date.
Spring 2022
- Dedicated Food Studies Librarian Essential Ingredient of New Institute
- Mapping a Bold Vision for Armenian Collections, Research, and Teaching
- Rare Chinese Photobooks Enrich Collections
- On View at the Getty Center: Works from Library Special Collections
- The UCLA Film & Television Archive, Outfest, and Indiecollect Present Pioneers of Queer Cinema
- Letter from the University Librarian - Spring 2022
Winter 2022
- Bringing Global Knowledge Home to Westwood
- Media Licensing Delivers Archival Materials to the Masses
- Student Work Inspires a Career, and the Desire to Give Back
- True Bruin Welcome
- Letter from the University Librarian - Winter 2022
Fall 2021
- Digital Tools Unlock Primary Sources for Remote Learning
- New Online Model Connects LGBTQ+ Media to Global Audience
- Harmonizing Data to Under‘stan’d Music Industry Success
- Digital Library Program: Newly Published
- The Map and the Territory
- New Endowment for Japanese Collections at the East Asian Library
- Letter from the University Librarian - Fall 2021
Spring 2021
- New Initiatives Take Aim at Systemic Racism
- Meet the New Director of the Film & Television Archive
- Digital Library Program: Newly Published
- A Year of Remote Learning, by the Numbers
- Upcoming Virtual Events
- Letter from the University Librarian - Spring 2021
Winter 2021
- Alumni Reflect on Impact of Student Employment
- Library Student Employees Adapt For Remote Work
- Library Builds Campus-Wide Data Fluency
- New Space to Shape the Future of Library Special Collections Research
- $2 million gift advances mission of UCLA Library’s Biomedical Library
- Letter from the University Librarian- Winter 2021
Fall 2020
- Digitization Service Connects Remote Researchers to Circulating Collections
- Leading the Way in Learner-Led Design
- A Donor’s Profession Converges with her Philanthropy
- An Inside Look: Preservation
- The Film & Television Archive Keeps Images Moving
- Letter from the University Librarian - Fall 2020
- Drawn to Paradise: Jewish Musicians in Los Angeles
Spring 2020
- Rapid 3D Prototyping Advances Response to Coronavirus Shortages
- Moving Image Holdings Bolster Learning and Research
- Legacy Gift Makes a Big Impact on Small Spaces
- #BruinStrong
- New OpenUCLA Website
- Letter from the University Librarian- Spring 2020
Winter 2020
- UCLA Film & Television Joins UCLA Library
- Collaborative Cluster Communities
- Astrid Preston: An Artist's Contribution to Science
- Athena Jackson Named Head of UCLA Special Collections
- Upcoming Virtual Events
- Letter from the University Librarian
Fall 2019
- UCLA Library Celebrates the Centennial with OpenUCLA
- New Bruins Meet the Library Every Fall, Spring
- Donor Profile: Leslie and Linda Koepplin
- Letter from the University Librarian
- Around the Library
Spring 2019
- Increasing Special Collections’ Capacity with Staff and Spaces
- Collecting the Past and Ensuring the Future
- Letter from University Librarian, Ginny Steel- Spring 2019
- Paul Backer: A Proud Mother’s Enduring Tribute
- East Asian Library: A Campus and Community Resource
Winter 2019
- Trailblazer, Provocateur, Visionary
- Letter from University Librarian Ginny Steel - Winter 2019
- A Cinematic Record of UCLA History
- Support Discovery, Research, and Innovation: Give to the UCLA Library
- 2017-18 Donor Honor Roll
Fall 2018
- Documenting Global Voices
- Expanding Seating and Supporting Creativity
- Letter from University Librarian Ginny Steel, Fall 2018
- Superlative Collections in International Demand
- High-tech View of Ancient Pigments
Spring 2018
- Examining Exams Brings History to Life
- Letter from University Librarian Ginny Steel - Spring 2018
- Helping Students Engineer Successful Careers
- Stephen Pater: Supporting “Real World” Library Projects
- Diamond Sutra in 3D
Winter 2018
- Ensuring the Survival of Endangered Heritage
- Piloting Collaborative and Active Learning
- Letter from University Librarian, Ginny Steel- Winter 2018
- "Hooved Angels" to the Rescue
- 2016-17 Donor Honor Roll
Fall 2017
- Fostering Students’ Fundamental Skills
- Preservation Studios: Bears, Books, and Blessings
- Letter from University Librarian, Ginny Steel- Fall 2017
Spring 2017
- Making Mysteries Discoverable
- Conducting Research, Collecting Comic Books, Archiving Outer Space
- Letter from University Librarian, Ginny Steel
- Fueling Discovery and Engagement
- Collection Endowments Now Online!
- Andy Stancliffe: From Beach to Bequest
Winter 2016
- Norman Powell Endows University Librarian Position
- Ahmanson Grant Broadens Access to Ancient Manuscripts
- Letter from the University Librarian, Ginny Steel
- How Can You Support Discovery, Research, and Innovation at UCLA?
- 2015-16 Donor Honor Roll
Fall 2016
- Visionary Photographer: Barbara Morgan's Archive Comes Home
- Letter from the University Librarian, Ginny Steel
- Capturing the Campaigns
- Driving Student Success with Innovative Research
- Robots are taking over the UCLA Library!
- Marianne and Abdelmonem Afifi: Rising to the Challenge
Spring 2016
- Building a Bridge to Cuba
- Giving Students a New Perspective
- Letter from University Librarian, Ginny Steel
- Part of an Exciting Team: A Student Perspective
- In Memoriam: Donald Ryder Dickey Jr. 1924-2015
- Build A Legacy With A Gift That Supports Your Passions
Winter 2015 (Adobe PDF document)
- Foundation Grants Preserve Los Angeles History
- Providing Roadmaps for Consumer Health Outreach
- Wired for Instructional and Research Success
- Shirley Olson: An Investment in the Future
- Home Away From Home: Young Alumni Perspective
- Letter from the University Librarian: Dear Donors and Supporters of the UCLA Library
- 2014-15 Donor Honor Roll
Fall 2015 (Adobe PDF document)
- LA Philanthropist and Businessman Adds His Story to UCLA Library Collections
- Collector, Bookseller, Trailblazer: Barbara Rootenberg
- "The Invaluable Library": A Student Perspective
- Library Services and Facilities for Entrepreneurial Projects Expand
- Donor Profile: Patti and Harlan Amstutz
- Letter from the University Librarian: Dear Donors and Supporters of the UCLA Library
- The World Relies on UCLA Scholarship
Spring 2015 (Adobe PDF document)
- Saving Your Unique Family History
- An Idea of His Own: Kenneth Karmiole Endows Research Fellowship
- Music Library Strikes a Happy Note
- Donor Profile In Memoriam: Jacqueline Briskin
- Letter from the University Librarian: Dear Donors and Supporters of the UCLA Library
- Arts Library Receives Gift from the Michael Asher Foundation
(Adobe PDF document)
- Unlocking Library Treasures for Research and Instruction
- “Round Trip: Bicycling Asia Minor, 1891” Shows Unique Library Photos
- Library Prize Honors Undergraduate Researchers
- Donor Profile: Stephen O. Lesser: A Bruin with His Roots in Westwood and His Heart in East Asia
- Letter from the University Librarian: Dear Donors and Supporters of the UCLA Library
- Meet Stephanie Kimura, Executive Director of Development
(Adobe PDF document)
- Q&A with Ginny Steel
- Donor Profile- Rhonda Fleming: Preserving and Sharing a Unique Hollywood Life
- The Barbara Rootenberg Library Research Fellowship
- UCLA Library Legacy Initiative
(Adobe PDF document)
- Preserving Los Angeles African American History
- Donor Profile- May C. Chong
- Champagne Reception
(Adobe PDF document)
- Two Splendid Collections Donated to the UCLA Library
- UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research
- Donor Profile- Caroline Erickson
(Adobe PDF document)
- Donor Profile- Nubo Huang
- Paying Tribute to Feynman
(Adobe PDF document)
- Introducing Tom Hyry, New Director of UCLA Library Special Collections
- Donor Profile- Gerald and Barbara Weiner
- Early Environmentalists
(Adobe PDF document)
- Arcadia Funds Innovative and Transformational Initiatives
- Donor Profile- Herbert Morris
- Donor Profile- Jeffrey Marr
(Adobe PDF document)
- "Surviving Remnant": Haple'atah Archive
- Library Gets an Oscar!
- Donor Profile: Bill Edwards
- Archives Alive: Student Discoveries in the CFPRT Exhibited
(Adobe PDF document)
- Graduate Students Reveal Library's Hidden Collections
- UC's Online Catalog Goes Global
- Champagne Reception
- Campbell Student Book Collection Competition
(Adobe PDF document)
- Rose Gilbert Reading Room Dedication
- In Memoriam: Gilbert A. Harrison
- UCLA Student Wins National Collegiate Book Collecting Championship
- Donor Profile: Ruth Simon
(Adobe PDF document)
- Biomedical Library Builds Collection of Baby Books
- Staff Profile: Katharine E.S. Donahue
- Donor Profile: Barbara and Leon Rootenberg
(Adobe PDF document)
- Library Acquires Isadora Duncan Collection
- Donor Profile: Ken Karmiole - Book Lover, Book Seller, Philanthropist
- The Other Hollywood: Modernist Architecture and the Los Angeles Film Community
(Adobe PDF document)
- Library Reaches Campaign Goal
- Campaign UCLA Donors
- Rouse Manuscript Collection
(Adobe PDF document)
- The Center for Primary Research and Training
- Donor Profile: Larry Lauerhass
- In Memoriam: Henry J. Bruman
(Adobe PDF document)
- Music History at the Music Library: The A&M Records Archive
- The Digital Archive of Popular American Music
- Donor Profile: Henry Adams, More than a Music Enthusiast
(Adobe PDF document)
- Our History: Rose Hum Lee and Katherine Ng
- Conversation with University Librarian Gary E. Strong, part 2
- Donor Profile: Marianne Puncheon - Teacher, Traveler, Collector
(Adobe PDF document)
- Bonnie Cashin: Practical Dreamer
- Conversation with University Librarian Gary E. Strong, part 1
- Donor Profile: Richard Hudson - Scholar, Musician, Librarian, Donor
- In Memoriam: Theresa G. Aaron
(Adobe PDF document)
- About Special Collections...Persian Manuscripts
- Donor Profile: Robert Eckert - An Accidental Bruin
- In Memoriam: Richard C. Rudolph and Marie Bell Waters
(Adobe PDF document)
- Legacy of a Leader: Alison Bunting 1970-2002
- Ahmanson Grant: Challenge Grant Receives Considerable Boost
- Donor Profile: Irwin Ziment - The Poetry of Medicine
(Adobe PDF document)
- Mellon Grant Launches Campaign for Preservation
- "SO CALled Books: Diversity in Artists' Books from Southern California"
- Library Acquires Susan Sontag's Papers
- Donor Profile: Marvin Smotrich - Open Stacks, and Books to Put on Them
(Adobe PDF document)
- Gladzor Gospels: A Treasured Manuscript is Restored
- Judaica Collections: A Foundation for Jewish Studies
- Donor Profile: Marie and Ray Waters - Securing Library Collections
