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AnnouncementA single UCLA collection inspires a book on post-war Holocaust memory in AmericaSeptember 19, 2025MEAP director Rachel Deblinger's new book reveals how early Holocaust survivor voices shaped American Jewish memory after WWII
Announcement, CollectionsTCM tribute celebrates UCLA Film & Television milestoneSeptember 19, 2025TCM honors UCLA Film & Television Archive’s 60th with a 24-hour marathon of restored classics, showcasing its legacy in…
PeopleA cinephile's passion inspires the rescue of moving-image gemsSeptember 19, 2025David Stenn fuels film preservation at the UCLA Film & Television Archive, restoring lost classics and urging others to protect…
CollectionsLibrary resources bring campus architecture to lifeSeptember 19, 2025Undergraduate Jacob Lawson uncovered rare Frank Gehry designs in University Archives, helping to inspire a future video series on…
Teaching and LearningPeer specialists guide Bruins through research journeySeptember 19, 2025Peer specialists at UCLA Library empower students with research and writing skills, offering personalized support that builds…
Letter from the university librarian — fall 2025September 19, 2025Quarterly message from Athena N. Jackson, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
AnnouncementUCLA Library funds 34 international cultural preservation projectsSeptember 15, 2025This year’s cohort includes digitization efforts representing Angola, Bulgaria and Ethiopia
AnnouncementApplications open for the 2026 UCLA Film & Television artist-in-residence programSeptember 11, 2025Program will host an emerging artist for two weeks during the late spring of 2026 to activate the Archive’s collection in their…
AnnouncementTCM presents: 60 years of the UCLA Film & Television ArchiveSeptember 8, 2025On air beginning Sept 25, 24-hour programming block features 18 film and television titles and a selection of newsreels preserved…
AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive presents fall 2025 lineupSeptember 4, 2025The programming, which begins Oct. 17, looks through the lens of Bruin scholars, student activism and film history
Teaching and LearningUCLA librarians advance the teaching, research and patient care needs of the UCLA Health enterpriseAugust 28, 2025In the digital age, librarians have emerged as research partners while continuing to manage infrastructure that enables access to…
AnnouncementIOP Publishing and University of California sign open access agreementJuly 2, 2025New transformative open access agreement will accelerate publishing and expand access to high-quality research in physics and…
CollectionsIn the company of Hollywood and LGBTQ+ trailblazer Dorothy Arzner: A personal encounterJune 30, 2025Exploring the UCLA Library Special Collections archive reveals the wit, legacy and private world of a filmmaker who lived life on…
AnnouncementParomita Biswas named UCLA’s 2025 Librarian of the YearJune 17, 2025Biswas was honored for her work leading UCLA Library’s Ethical Description Project Team, which supports inclusive access to UCLA…
CollectionsSacred endowments: Muslim women patrons of Islamic manuscript cultureJune 11, 2025Individual manuscripts endowed by Muslim women are held in UCLA Library Special Collections as part of the Islamicate manuscript…
AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive welcomes Ariel West as 2025 artist-in-residenceJune 5, 2025Drawing from the Archive’s Hearst Metrotone News and KTLA Newsfilm collections, West will explore oil’s imprint on the city’s…- CollectionsL.A. Stories | Cataloging rare Islamicate manuscriptsMay 27, 2025In the third installment of L.A. Stories, UCLA Library experts and UCLA scholars discuss the significance of the Library’s…
Announcement, CollectionsL.A. StoriesMay 27, 2025This UCLA Library video series highlights the region's diverse communities, cultures and historical landmarks through the…
Announcement2025 UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research winnersMay 19, 2025Eighteen students rewarded for their impressive research using Library resources across diverse academic disciplines
AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive’s summer screenings celebrate cinematic art and communityMay 15, 2025Free public programs run through Sept. 28 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Announcement, CollectionsReel history, real access: A historic partnership restores the past for the futureMay 15, 2025Partnership with the Packard Humanities Institute helps the Archive bring the vast Hearst newsreel collection to global audiences…
Announcement, CollectionsExplore the Library's most requested distinctive collectionsMay 15, 2025UCLA Library Special Collections shares images from its five most requested distinctive collections with images.
Announcement, CollectionsMusic-aligned endowment amplifies field of contemporary musicMay 15, 2025The Davise Fund at has fueled hundreds of music projects at UCLA Library, enriching music study and performance globally
AnnouncementA lifelong love of libraries becomes a lasting legacyMay 15, 2025Claire Bellanti's lifelong library devotion to libraries led to a UCLA Library endowment, inspired by her and late husband Bob's…
AnnouncementElevating the archive: The enduring impact of the Mitchell EndowmentsMay 15, 2025As president of Columbia Pictures' television division, John H. Mitchell was an industry pioneer. His legacy lives on through…
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — spring 2025May 15, 2025Quarterly message from Athena N. Jackson, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
CollectionsWorld War II ends in Europe: Allied victory in the Hearst newsreelsMay 8, 2025A selection of Hearst newsreels from the UCLA Film & Television Archive capture the last days of World War II
Announcement, Collections"Reflecciones:" Chicana/o/x views on 1970s television, now onlineApril 22, 2025Over 50 endangered videotapes preserved by the UCLA Film & Television Archive are now available on UCLA Library Digital…
Announcement2025 UCLA Celebration of Iranian Cinema presents thought-provoking storiesApril 15, 2025Presented by the UCLA Film & Television Archive from June 14 through June 29 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Announcement2025 Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music grant winners announcedMarch 12, 2025Projects include commissions and performances of new compositions, launch of UCLA alumni podcasting service, participatory events…
AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive Spring 2025 presents vibrant, free cinemaMarch 6, 2025Free public programs run through June 29 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Collections, Teaching and LearningPast, present and future collide in UCLA labor studies sci-fi classFebruary 25, 2025UCLA students contemplated revolution in science fiction literature during class visit to UCLA Library Special Collections
AnnouncementUniversity of California and Oxford University Press sign landmark open access agreementFebruary 11, 2025New agreement enables UC corresponding authors to publish open access in nearly 500 OUP journals at reduced or no cost
CollectionsThe past is presentFebruary 5, 2025All across campus, UCLA faculty and staff are preserving endangered pieces of cultural heritage, allowing us to better understand…
CollectionsHistory in your handsFebruary 5, 2025A century of Bruin pride comes to life in the UCLA yearbook archive
Announcement, CollectionsGay activist and author Mark Thompson’s papers now available at UCLA LibraryFebruary 4, 2025Newly processed materials include Thompson’s journalism, personal library items, LGBTQ+ community memorabilia and more
AnnouncementResources for salvaging fire damaged print and audiovisual materialsJanuary 17, 2025UCLA Library Preservation & Conservation has compiled resources for those impacted by the recent L.A. wildfires- AnnouncementNew tool enables UC authors to look up journals covered by UC’s open access publishing agreementsJanuary 9, 2025With the Journal Open Access Look-up Tool (JOLT), authors can search more than 10,000 journal titles
Announcement25 films named to the Library of Congress National Film Registry for preservationDecember 17, 2024Selections include four significant works preserved and restored by the UCLA Film & Television Archive
Announcement2023-2024 UCLA Library Impact Report: Community of CareDecember 16, 2024As an intellectual center, UCLA Library advances both academic success and supports a community of care. Discover the Library's…
Collections, Teaching and LearningPrimary Research and Training program has impact beyond graduationDecember 12, 2024CFPRT connects scholars with archives while helping process collections. For 20 years, this program has launched careers and…
PeopleMeet librarian Jamie HazlittDecember 12, 2024With two decades of experience as an academic librarian, Jamie Hazlitt joined UCLA Library as Director of Arts, Music, and Powell…
Teaching and LearningLibrarians in the classroom elevate learningDecember 12, 2024Alexandra Solodkaya and Diana King reach beyond library walls, teaching sessions to help students master research skills. Their…
AnnouncementRecord number of MEAP grant applications underscore value of global preservation fundingDecember 12, 2024UCLA Library's Modern Endangered Archives Program (MEAP) preserves endangered cultural heritage worldwide, recently documenting…
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — winter 2025December 12, 2024Quarterly message from Athena N. Jackson, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive welcomes 2025 with free winter cinemaDecember 11, 2024Free public programs run through April 13 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library to preserve rare audiovisual recordings from the East West Players theater companyDecember 10, 2024Digitized materials highlighting EWP’s formation and history will be made accessible through UCLA Library Digital Collections
AnnouncementLegacy of professor Walter H. Rubsamen celebrated during rededication of music libraryDecember 10, 2024The Walter H. Rubsamen Music Library was originally named for Rubsamen in 1976 to honor his scholarship and his advocacy for…
Announcement, PeopleJamie Hazlitt named director of Arts, Music and Powell librariesDecember 10, 2024Hazlitt returns to UCLA bringing progressive leadership experience as an academic librarian
AnnouncementIndigenous knowledge, histories and futures are woven throughout PST Art projects at UCLA and beyondNovember 27, 2024Indigenous perspectives in PST Art 2024: Art & Science Collide include recent “Night Raiders” program, part of the UCLA Film &…
AnnouncementApplications open for 2025 UCLA Film & Television Archive artist-in-residence programNovember 21, 2024UCLA FTVA will host an emerging artist for two weeks to activate the Archive’s collection in their artistic practice. Apply by…
CollectionsInternational Education Week: Students in the Hearst NewsreelsNovember 18, 2024UCLA Film & Television Archive staff have curated a small selection of footage from the Hearst Metrotone News Collection that…
CollectionsGlimpses of Islamic manuscript culture in PalestineNovember 7, 2024Recently described manuscripts illustrate the rich history of Islamic manuscript culture in Palestine from the medieval period to…
AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive presents fall 2024 lineup of cinematic and TV treasuresOctober 11, 2024Free public programs run through Dec. 15 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
CollectionsDigital collections help students reckon with the pastOctober 10, 2024The Modern Endangered Archives Program's digitized collections help to advance UCLA's teaching and learning mission
CollectionsFilm series uplifts LGBTQ+ community while growing collectionsOctober 8, 2024Over 50 narrative and documentary short and feature films were shown during Queer Rhapsody, a celebration of LGBTQ+ films
Announcement, Teaching and LearningNew collaboration hub advances group learningOctober 8, 2024The Ahmanson Foundation is helping create a new space designed specifically to support a new generation of students
CollectionsFellowship facilitates original research and inquiryOctober 8, 2024The Karmiole Endowed Research Fellowship at the UCLA Library advances scholarship for future generations
CollectionsAround the world with MEAP project teamsOctober 8, 2024UCLA Library’s Modern Endangered Archives Program highlight archives and community stories from South America, the Middle East,…
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — fall 2024October 8, 2024Quarterly message from Athena N. Jackson, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
Announcement, CollectionsPreserving a different kind of dental recordSeptember 27, 2024A unique archiving collaboration between the UCLA School of Dentistry and UCLA Library sheds light on the process of safeguarding…
AnnouncementNew open access agreement between UCLA, UC and Taylor & FrancisSeptember 19, 2024Memorandum of understanding signed for four-year agreement that will empower more UCLA, UC authors to share their scholarship…
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library announces winning composition for Resonate 2024September 17, 2024Yi-Ting Lu’s “An Unopened Seashell” was selected from more than 500 entries
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library funds 26 international cultural preservation projectsSeptember 6, 2024Winners include digitization efforts representing Ukraine, the Ivory Coast and Latin America
Point of View, CollectionsThe foundation of solidarity: Reflecting on the early Asian American communitySeptember 5, 2024An exploration of Asian American experiences and activism around labor, education and housing using materials from LSC's Steve…
Announcement, PeopleRobert Gore named UCLA’s 2024 Librarian of the YearAugust 29, 2024Gore was honored for developing and presenting hands-on workshops and instructional courses, particularly in the area of artists’…
Point of View, CollectionsThe Queen of Comedy-Variety: Exploring the Carol Burnett PapersAugust 8, 20242024 James and Sylvia Thayer Short-Term Research Fellowship recipient Jessica Hoover explores gender and women performers in…
AnnouncementBruins Going Green: Library editionAugust 1, 2024UCLA Library is the first campus entity to complete the City of Los Angeles Green Business Certification Program- AnnouncementCost study will help establish future funding for Library services and materialsJuly 11, 2024Study will document the Library’s impact on university research activities, with data helping meet reporting requirements and…
Point of View, CollectionsCollecting UCLA: The 75th Anniversary of the University ArchivesJuly 10, 2024Willa Needham, class of ‘24, reflects on the significance of archives and takes a deep dive into UCLA’s history with University…
PeopleA legacy for the LibraryJuly 3, 2024A generous gift brought medical education librarian Molly Hemphill to a new role at UCLA Library, where she helps users of the…
Point of View, CollectionsBlueprints and beyond: Safeguarding Richard Neutra's architectural legacy at UCLA LibraryJune 28, 2024Two MLIS student assistants in Preservation & Conservation detail what they've learned working on a significant architectural…
Point of View, Collections“Know Your City” from the Los Angeles Times Photographic CollectionJune 20, 2024This forgotten mid-century newspaper game documents Los Angeles landmarks
Collections, PeopleLibrary spotlight: Instructional Media Collections and ServicesJune 18, 2024Located in Powell Library, IMCS serves UCLA instructors, students and academic researchers with instructional media
Point of View, PeopleCelebrating UCLA Library's 2024 graduatesJune 13, 2024Congrats, #UCLA2024 grads!
Point of View, CollectionsQueer punks, artists and poets: Celebrating Pride with the UCLA Library Special Collections Punk ArchiveJune 6, 2024Discover diverse materials from LGBTQ+ communities in the S.A. Griffin collection
Point of View, CollectionsBefore the Academy: Conservation of two 100-year-old film postersJune 5, 2024Two tattered posters documenting an important early-American Black-owned film production company undergo conservation treatment…
Point of View, CollectionsPreserving an obscure optical media format – the video CDJune 3, 2024A member of the audiovisual preservation team details their experience digitizing an uncommon home video format
AnnouncementUCLA plays a pivotal role in Getty PST ART, the nation’s largest art eventMay 22, 2024Seven contributions are presented by the UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture and the UCLA Film & Television Archive
Announcement2024 UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research winnersMay 21, 2024Thirteen students are being recognized for incorporating Library resources into their scholarship and research in a variety of…
Announcement, Teaching and LearningUCLA joins multi-UC campus effort to build network of open source program officesMay 15, 2024$1.85 million grant from the Sloan Foundation expands the UC Network of Open Source Program Offices to include six UC campuses.
Point of View, CollectionsConserving a centuries old Chinese medical dollApril 29, 2024Historically used in China and parts of Asia as a diagnostic tool, Library staff preserve an ivory doctor’s doll from the…
AnnouncementFilm poster design contest: Student artist winnerApril 23, 2024Art major Yifei Wu ’27 recently won a UCLA Film & Television Archive competition to design a promotional poster for the newly…
CollectionsPartnerships make preservation possibleApril 23, 2024The UCLA Film & Television Archive (FTVA) was recently honored for its leadership in film preservation by one of its peers and…- AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — spring 2024April 23, 2024Quarterly message from Athena N. Jackson, new Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
Teaching and LearningLibrary spotlight: Sciences User EngagementApril 23, 2024Science librarians are involved throughout the lifecycle of complex scientific and medical research on campus and assist with…
AnnouncementElectronic resources advance student learningApril 23, 2024Over the past decade, the Library has purchased access to millions of journals, books and other resources
Point of View, CollectionsCelebrating Earth Day through UCLA Library collectionsApril 22, 2024Browse diverse global materials related to environmentalism preserved by UCLA Library
CollectionsL.A. Stories | Inside Richard Neutra’s architectural archive at UCLA LibraryApril 16, 2024In the second installment of the Library's video series “L.A. Stories,” scholars and Library experts discuss Neutra's legacy and…
Announcement, PeopleUCLA Film & Television Archive selects Esteban Arellano as inaugural artist-in-residenceApril 9, 2024During a two-week residency, Arellano plans to synthesize process and product, engaging in speculative community collaboration…
Announcement, PeopleAllison Benedetti named associate university librarian for teaching, learning and researchApril 8, 2024The role leads public service functions and oversees user engagement and unified access services, facilitating the Library’s…
AnnouncementUCLA Library announces new Senior Fellows cohortMarch 18, 202420 academic librarians from across the U.S. will participate in 3-week session in July
AnnouncementUCLA Library awards grants to nine faculty and student music projectsMarch 14, 2024Funds from the Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music will support new work, performances and research advancing…
Point of View, CollectionsForgotten L.A. history: The deadly St. Francis dam disasterMarch 12, 2024Recently published glass plate negatives from the Los Angeles Times Photographic collection highlight the aftermath of the 1928…
Point of View, CollectionsCelebrating the legacy of Gertrude Stein, 150 years after her birthMarch 7, 2024The Gilbert A. Harrison collection housed at UCLA Library Special Collections provides an extensive record of Stein’s life, work…
Point of View, Collections40 years of empowerment: A Women’s History Month collaborationMarch 4, 2024The UCLA Center for the Study of Women (CSW)|Barbra Streisand Center highlights a special collaboration with UCLA Library.
Announcement, PeopleA message to the Bruin communityMarch 1, 2024A welcome letter from Athena N. Jackson, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
Point of View, CollectionsBlack History Month 2024: Read, watch, followFebruary 28, 2024Staff from UCLA Library's International and Area Studies have curated a list of content in honor of Black History Month
Point of View, CollectionsSpotlighting the artistic contributions of Black Angelenos across genresFebruary 22, 2024Selected materials from the Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection highlight historic L.A. arts figures
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Festival of Preservation celebrates moving image history on April 5–7February 22, 2024The 21st edition of the biennial event, at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, is free
AnnouncementRemembering Norman J. Powell, UCLA alumnus and visionary UCLA Library donorFebruary 21, 2024Powell, a generous donor and valued community member, passed away on January 28, 2024.
Point of View, CollectionsThe Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library celebrates 75 yearsFebruary 17, 2024In celebration of this anniversary, Library staff shares some details you might not know about the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian…
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Music Library presents new display focused on the historic soundscape of Black Los AngelesFebruary 2, 2024Library materials highlight the impact of Black music on the city and beyond
Announcement, PeopleAthena Jackson named UCLA university librarianJanuary 25, 2024Former head of special collections returns to campus following her tenure as dean of libraries at University of Houston
AnnouncementUCLA, UC extend open access agreement with WileyJanuary 11, 2024The agreement, which increases free and open access to research produced in California, has been extended through December 31,…
CollectionsL.A. Stories | Labor movements in Los AngelesJanuary 9, 2024In the first installment of the video series L.A. Stories, UCLA professor Tobias Higbie and organizer Vivian Rothstein discuss…- Announcement, CollectionsFree winter cinema: Welcome 2024 with screenings from UCLA Film & Television ArchiveDecember 21, 2023Public programs run through April 28 at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum
Announcement, CollectionsMaterials from legendary Hollywood production house Mirisch Corp. now at UCLA LibraryDecember 18, 2023Newly unsealed materials include original movie scripts, location photos, personal letters and more
PeopleFall 2023 staff news: Introducing four new staff membersDecember 14, 2023The Library is excited to welcome new staff members to our Bruin community. Dive into details about their specific roles, initial…- Announcement2024 Call for Proposals: Lessons for Librarians in Open Science Principles and MethodsDecember 14, 2023Led by the Library's Data Science Center, this project seeks to develop librarian-focused curricula on open science principles.…
Collections, Teaching and LearningPhoto gallery: Present Preserving the Past screeningDecember 13, 2023Relive the event with photos and video.
Collections, Teaching and LearningUCLA student film restoration: Present Preserving the PastDecember 13, 2023Three alumni’s student films, made in the 1970s-1980s, were preserved over a 10-week period by current MLIS student interns, all…
Announcement, PeopleAlumna Liz Harter supercharges Stressbusters programDecember 13, 2023Students studying for exams will benefit from a supercharged Stressbusters program after donors unlocked a matching gift from…
Announcement, Collections, Teaching and LearningNew classroom opens access to primary sourcesDecember 13, 2023More students can access UCLA Library's rare and unique materials in the purpose-built Distinctive Collections Classroom
Announcement, PeopleLetter from the University Librarian — winter 2024December 13, 2023As Ginny Steel’s retirement approaches, she has begun to reflect on her service to UCLA Library and the university community. “I…- AnnouncementThe UCLA Film & Television Archive launches 2024 artist-in-residence programDecember 5, 2023The UCLA Film & Television Archive, a division of UCLA Library, will host an emerging artist for two weeks to activate the…
Point of View, CollectionsGravy, peach pie and fancy cookies: Thanksgiving 1918 in letters and diariesNovember 21, 2023A few excerpts from our collection of personal narratives, manuscripts and ephemera about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic…
Announcement, Collections, People, Teaching and Learning2022-2023 Library Impact Report: Focus on Preservation & ConservationNovember 16, 2023Learn about a selection of accomplishments made by the Library and the UCLA Film & Television Archive over the past academic year.- PeopleGinny Steel elected Chair of the OCLC Board of TrusteesNovember 14, 2023OCLC's 15-member board includes nine librarians from four countries.
Point of View, CollectionsAsk A Conservator Day 2023 | Inside the conservation processNovember 3, 2023The Library's Preservation & Conservation Department gives a glimpse into some of their conservation processes that make…
Point of ViewShaking things up at the UCLA Library Conservation LabNovember 2, 2023Two 18th century volumes accounting a disastrous series of earthquakes in Italy are conserved at UCLA Library.
Point of ViewNative American Heritage Month 2023November 1, 2023Join UCLA Library in celebrating Native American Heritage Month! Browse this selection of books, movies, and resources by or…
PeopleKelly Besser appointed to City of Los Angeles Board of Library CommissionersOctober 26, 2023Besser is the first librarian and archivist to ever serve on the Board, which is the legal head of the Los Angeles Public…
Announcement, PeopleAriane White named director of organizational culture, equity, diversity and inclusion at UCLA LibraryOctober 20, 2023White is an expert in facilitating restorative practices and a longtime antiracist educator and community-builder with two…
Point of View, Collections100 years ago in Los Angeles: The 1923 debut of historic landmarksOctober 18, 2023This year marks the 100th anniversary of several notable Los Angeles landmarks. Learn about their development and history through…
Point of View#AskAnArchivist Day: Q&A with Lizeth RamírezOctober 11, 2023Ramírez, who focuses on Los Angeles Communities and Cultures, explains what an archivist does and her main responsibilities, plus…
Point of View, CollectionsFinding Roy Newquist: Unraveling family mysteries in UCLA Library Special CollectionsOctober 10, 2023The Ephraim Sales Collection of Tapes and Transcripts of Interviews by Roy Newquist is held in UCLA Library Special Collections.…
Point of ViewDisability Pride Week 2023October 9, 2023Browse this list of book, film and podcast recommendations created by UCLA Library for Disability Pride Week, as well as links to…- PeopleLetter from the university librarian — fall 2023September 28, 2023With the fall quarter and my December retirement approaching, I’ve been reflecting upon my decade-long tenure at UCLA Library.
Collections, PeopleLifelong film fan champions moving image conservationSeptember 28, 2023Reinhard has generously funded some of the most urgent needs at the UCLA Film & Television Archive to save moving image history,…
CollectionsNew grant funds preservation of audio recordings from Black music collectiveSeptember 28, 2023A grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation is funding the preservation of 230 historic audio recordings of…
Collections, Teaching and Learning150 books, journals and periodicals advance student’s research on universal jurisdictionSeptember 28, 2023Mischa Hall’s award-winning research project exploring universal jurisdiction showcases the breadth and impact of UCLA Library’s…
CollectionsLibrary preservation & conservation: A look behind the scenesSeptember 28, 2023The UCLA Library Preservation & Conservation Department opened its secure laboratory to the Bruin community for the first time as…- Point of View, CollectionsVideo: The Tule Lake Library CollectionSeptember 20, 2023Hear UCLA Library experts discuss the historical and cultural significance of the collection, as well as the digitization process.
- Teaching and LearningUCLA Library announces first cohort of lessons for librarians in open science principles and methods winnersSeptember 20, 2023Administered by the Data Science Center, the initiative supports the collaborative development of open science skills for…
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library receives $4.2 million political cartoon collection spanning centuriesSeptember 19, 2023Gift from Michael and Susan Kahn will include additional funding for classes and workshops.
Point of ViewHispanic and Latinx Heritage Month: read, watch, followSeptember 15, 2023From poetry to student films to community organizations, these recommendations give you a variety of content to explore during…
PeopleIntroducing Maile Chung, post-graduate assistant conservatorSeptember 12, 2023Chung will collaborate with staff, curators and librarians on appropriate handling and conservation of various Library materials.
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library funds 30 international cultural preservation projectsSeptember 12, 2023Materials will be digitized and made available online to researchers around the world.
PeopleSummer quarter staff news: Introducing seven new librarians and staff membersSeptember 1, 2023The Library was delighted to welcome seven new staff members to our Bruin community, and we invite you to learn about their…
PeopleIntroducing Michelle Li, humanities and social sciences librarianAugust 25, 2023Li joins a multi-location, cross disciplinary team to support teaching and all levels of research in the humanities and social…
PeopleIntroducing Elizabeth Lhost, program manager for the Modern Endangered Archives ProgramAugust 8, 2023Lhost will work closely with Modern Endangered Archives Program grantees around the world and across the Library to support the…
Announcement, PeopleJanice Welburn named director of UCLA Library Senior Fellows ProgramAugust 1, 2023A prominent academic library leader, Welburn most recently led Marquette University Libraries from 2006 through her retirement in…
PeopleIntroducing Maggie Tarmey, geography, maps and economics librarianJuly 31, 2023Before joining as a librarian, Maggie worked at UCLA Library in various roles while completing his MLIS degree specializing in…
Announcement, PeopleJason Burton to lead Sciences User EngagementJuly 28, 2023Sciences User Engagement supports research, teaching and clinical care across the entirety of the scientific, engineering and…
PeopleIntroducing Lane Goldszer, Arts Library collections coordinatorJuly 25, 2023Lane Goldszer will support teaching and all levels of research in the arts, performing arts and related disciplines.
PeopleIntroducing Molly Hemphill, medical education librarianJuly 24, 2023Molly Hemphill will help advance research, scholarship, collections and teaching in medicine.
Announcement, CollectionsPersonal archive of composer James Horner donated to UCLA LibraryJuly 11, 2023The UCLA alumnus was known for his award-winning scores for films such as ‘Avatar,’ ‘Titanic’ and ‘A Beautiful Mind.’
Announcement, PeopleCarlo Medina to lead UC-wide Southern Regional Library Facility, UCLA Library Unified Access ServicesJune 29, 2023Carlo Medina, a UCLA alumnus, has worked in the campus library system since 1996.- AnnouncementJob Announcement: University LibrarianJune 29, 2023UCLA invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian.
PeopleIntroducing Robert Johnson, clinical and research support librarianJune 15, 2023Robert Johnson seeks to bridge gaps between students, faculty and clinicians in all health sciences disciplines.
PeopleIntroducing Caitlin Wells, collection analysis and services specialistJune 14, 2023Caitlin Wells will be gathering and analyzing collection data to inform data-driven decisions.
PeopleSpring quarter staff news: Introducing three new librarians and staff membersJune 1, 2023The Library was delighted to welcome three new staff members to our Bruin community, and we invite you to learn about their…
AnnouncementUCLA Library awards grants to 10 School of Music projectsMay 30, 2023Funds to support commissions, performances, recordings, residencies and research for contemporary music.
People2023 UCLA Library Undergraduate Art Project Prize winnersMay 25, 2023Ten students winners will have their art displayed in Night Powell.
People2023 UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research winnersMay 22, 2023Eleven students were recognized for incorporating Library resources into their scholarship and research in a variety of academic…
Announcement, Collections3 short films pull back the curtain on UCLA Film & Television Archive’s workMay 19, 2023Mini-documentaries feature UCLA professors Chon Noriega and Peter Sellars and filmmaker Zackary Drucker
PeopleCourtney Hoffner and Sangeeta Pal named 2023 UCLA Librarians of the YearMay 19, 2023Award is presented by the the Librarians Association of the University of California-Los Angeles.
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library preserves the legacy of jazz pianist, composer Horace TapscottMay 3, 2023New projects, events highlight the lasting impact of his Pan Afrikan Peoples Arkestra
Point of View, CollectionsAAPI Month 2023 quick picks: Read, watch, followMay 1, 2023Powell Library assembled a list of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) content in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander…
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — spring 2023April 25, 2023After over a decade serving as the inaugural Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian, Ginny Steel announces her retirement.
AnnouncementPhotos From Arts Library Reopening CelebrationApril 25, 2023The Arts Library welcomed back the Bruin community during an open house which included swag, exhibits, tours and button-making.
In memoriam: Powell CatApril 25, 2023Powell Cat, UCLA’s beloved stray, passed away peacefully on March 9.
Announcement, CollectionsSaving an art form, one reel at a timeApril 25, 2023The Red Shoes is among over 100 UCLA Film & Television Archive restoration and preservation projects made possible thanks to the…
AnnouncementJames Horner, and his musical genius, will live on at UCLA LibraryApril 25, 2023UCLA Library is now home to the personal archive of one of the most prolific composers of modern film music: James Horner.
AnnouncementUCLA joins UC open access agreement with WileyApril 14, 2023This agreement quadruples the number of UC articles eligible for free and open access in Wiley journals.
PeopleFive decades on, Miki Goral helps keep researchers moving forwardApril 13, 2023The longest-serving librarian at UCLA says despite new technology, her mission remains the same.
PeopleIntroducing Mohsin Ali, instructional design and outreach specialistApril 4, 2023Mohsin Ali joins the UCLA Library team to work towards making instruction more accessible for students.
Teaching and LearningA successful UC Love Data Week attracts 1100 attendeesApril 3, 2023UC Love Data Week offered presentations and workshops focused on data access, management, security, sharing and preservation.
Announcement2023 Davise Fund RecipientsApril 1, 2023View the projects and initiatives that have received awards from the Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music in…
PeopleWinter quarter staff news: Introducing two new staff membersMarch 15, 2023The Library was delighted to welcome two new staff members to our Bruin community, and we invite you to learn about their goals,…
“We’re Alive”: UCLA Film & Television Archive blog roundupMarch 15, 2023A series of blogs, commissioned by the Archive for the January screening of the 1974 film, present three perspectives on the…
PeopleWelcome Amanda Salazar, public programmer at the UCLA Film & Television ArchiveMarch 8, 2023Amanda Salazar will be creating programs that engage with new audiences and showcase diverse perspectives.
Announcement, PeopleDigital Library's Elizabeth McAulay appointed to Library of Congress committeeMarch 7, 2023As a member of the MODS/MADS editorial committee, McAulay will work to revise and refine digital object description standards.
PeopleJillian Borders named head of Preservation at the UCLA Film & Television ArchiveFebruary 28, 2023Jillian Borders comes to her new position with a large amount of institutional knowledge.
PeopleStaci Hogsett named head of Collection Services at the UCLA Film & Television ArchiveFebruary 22, 2023Learn about Staci Hogsett's background and goals for her new position.
AnnouncementRevamped UCLA Library website offers more user-friendly experienceFebruary 14, 2023The redesign will make it easier for users to find information about library resources and to submit research queries.
AnnouncementArts Library reopens with a fresh new lookFebruary 7, 2023Join us for an open house on Feb 16, 2 - 4 p.m. at the Arts Library, located in Room 1400 in the Luskin School building.
Point of View, CollectionsBlack History Month 2023: Read, watch, followFebruary 1, 2023Powell Library and International and Area Studies have created a curated list of new resources by Black creators
CollectionsInjustice remains: 48-year-old women’s prison documentary shows how little has changedJanuary 31, 2023UCLA Newsroom highlights the UCLA Film & Television Archive restoration and screening of student-made We're Alive (1974).
PeopleIntroducing Sally Márquez, assistant director of communications and digital contentJanuary 30, 2023Learn about Sally Márquez and her goals for her new position.
Collections, Teaching and LearningIslamic manuscripts hold hidden pearls of knowledgeDecember 14, 2022Doctoral students in an Arabic manuscripts course uncovered work by a 16th-century mystic and scholar in Library collection…
Teaching and LearningInformation literacy outreach gets boosted with new grantDecember 14, 2022UCLA Library will use new funds to continue its work in the field of information literacy.
Teaching and LearningQuarterly workshop series fosters student confidenceDecember 14, 2022Survey reveals that UCLA Library workshops help students grow their research and writing skills.
Collections, PeopleA shared love of artists’ books inspires a legacyDecember 14, 2022Visual arts librarian Robert Gore established an endowment to support the acquisition and preservation of resources for artists'…
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — winter 2022December 14, 2022Quarterly message from Ginny Steel.
Teaching and LearningA true Bruin welcomeDecember 14, 2022Library staff welcomed students back to campus for the 2022-23 school year
AnnouncementCall for proposals: Lessons for librarians in open science principles and methodsDecember 8, 2022UCLA Library's new project is looking for lesson plans highlighting open-source tools and software.- AnnouncementNew NIH requirements for data management and sharingDecember 6, 2022Researchers should be aware of the newest policies and ensure their proposals are compliant.
Point of View, CollectionsA Well-Intentioned Start: The Earliest Special Education Programs at LAUSDDecember 5, 2022CFPRT Scholar Bri McKenna provides insight into early special education programs at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)…
PeopleIntroducing Nicole Alvarado, book and paper conservatorDecember 1, 2022Learn about Nicole Alvarado and her goals for her new role in UCLA Library's Preservation & Conservation department.
PeopleFall quarter staff news: Introducing five new librarians and staff membersDecember 1, 2022The Library was delighted to welcome five new staff members to our Bruin community, and we invite you to learn about their goals,…
PeopleMeet Library student employee Taylor SieverlingNovember 23, 2022Learn how Sieverling's experience as a Cluster Program peer research and writing specialist may shape her future career.
CollectionsFirst-of-its-kind symposium forges pathways for repatriationNovember 2, 2022After returning holdings to their original homes, the Library is opening up conversations about repatriation in archives and…
Point of View, CollectionsThe Rocky Road to the Present: Expansions and Limitations in LAUSD Special EducationOctober 28, 2022CFPRT Scholar Bri McKenna providees insight into early special education programs at Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)…
Point of View, CollectionsJewish American heritage month recommendationsOctober 24, 2022Library staff curated a diverse list of multimedia recommendations centering Jewish cultural life.
PeopleIntroducing Kimi Taira, postgraduate preventative conservatorOctober 19, 2022Learn about Kimi Taira and her goals for her new role with UCLA Library's Preservation & Conservation department.
PeopleIntroducing Sumin Kim, Korea Foundation visiting librarianOctober 18, 2022Learn about Sumin Kim and her goals for her role as a Korea Foundation visiting librarian.- AnnouncementThe UCLA Carpentries community is looking to grow!October 18, 2022The Carpentries — a community of instructors in data science research — is ready to welcome new teachers.
PeopleIntroducing Anthony Sharp, Music Metadata SpecialistOctober 12, 2022Learn about Anthony Sharp and his goals as a music metadata specialist.
CollectionsInto the light: Expanding access to Middle Eastern manuscriptsSeptember 30, 2022The Library holds one of the largest collections of Middle Eastern and Islamic manuscripts in the world, totaling at least 8,000.
PeopleIntroducing Shelby Hallman, physical sciences and engineering librarianSeptember 21, 2022Learn about Shelby Hallman and her goals for this position.
AnnouncementMarschack Symposium: Explore quantitative approaches to criminal and social justiceSeptember 20, 2022Applied mathematician and data scientist Chad Topaz presented research on mathematics in the Behavioral Sciences at UCLA.
Teaching and LearningLetter from the university librarian — fall 2022September 20, 2022Quarterly message from Ginny Steel.
PeopleStudent employee’s drawings are the cat’s meowSeptember 20, 2022Xinjian Cen, member of Powell Library's student outreach team, saw her Powell Cat artwork explode in popularity.
AnnouncementImagining indigenous cinema: New voices, new visionsSeptember 19, 2022A film series organized in partnership with the UCLA American Indian Studies Center showed the vibrant work of emerging Native…
CollectionsContemporary music score collection is a global hitSeptember 19, 2022Materials in the Music Library's Contemporary Music Score Collection were viewed and/or downloaded more than 150,000 times in…
Announcement$13 million grant from Arcadia will expand Library’s global preservation workSeptember 19, 2022The largest grant the UCLA Library has received to date, the funds will be used to support the preservation of at-risk materials…
Point of View, Collections, Teaching and LearningDisability rights in 1947: Patsy Ruth Fergus and Her Seeing-Eye DogSeptember 15, 2022CFPRT Scholar Bri McKenna tells the story of how Patsy Ruth Fergus and her seeing-eye dog changed the course of disability rights…
AnnouncementUCLA Library to expand global preservation work thanks to largest grant in its historySeptember 13, 2022$13 million from Arcadia will bolster the Modern Endangered Archives Program.
CollectionsWorks from UCLA Library Special Collections earn rave reviews at New York museum showSeptember 7, 2022‘Writing a Chrysanthemum: The Drawings of Rick Barton’ has drawn critical acclaim at the Morgan Library & Museum.
CollectionsUCLA Film & Television Archive helps keep full picture of L.A.’s Chicano history aliveAugust 29, 2022The short documentary ‘Chicano Moratorium’ captures the brutal police response to protests against the Vietnam War.
Cell Press and The Lancet titles now included in UC-Elsevier open access publishing agreementAugust 29, 2022UCLA corresponding authors will now be able to publish open access research in these prestigious journals.
Announcement, Teaching and LearningUCLA Library reports new UC open access agreements with IEEE and NatureJuly 27, 2022The agreements will build on the UC's mission to publish accessible research.
Announcement2022 “Science is Art” competition winnersJuly 14, 2022Explore the creative and innovative artwork of students, faculty and staff.
CollectionsSheila Kuehl on the legacy — and digital future — of ‘Get Used to It’June 28, 2022The UCLA alumna and Los Angeles County supervisor hosted the landmark LGBTQ talk show.
PeopleFormer University Librarian Gloria Werner remembered for her visionary leadershipJune 28, 2022Werner's Library colleagues speak on her campus impact and vibrant personality.
Point of View, CollectionsPride month media recommendationsJune 14, 2022UCLA Library librarians and staff members curate a diverse list of multimedia recommendations centering queer, trans and…
AnnouncementUC, SAGE Publishing agreement will expand reach of UC researchJune 7, 2022Under the open access deal, UCLA Library will help authors cover cost of publishing.
Point of ViewDataSquad: The first class graduatesJune 2, 2022The first class of the UCLA Library DataSquad reflects on their time on the job.
Point of ViewDataSquad: International data support servicesMay 24, 2022The UCLA Library DataSquad looks at the state of student employment in data support services worldwide.
People2022 UCLA Library Prize for Undergraduate Research winnersMay 22, 2022Eight students were recognized for their scholarship and research in a variety of fields.
Point of ViewDataSquad: Civilian deaths at hand of policeMay 20, 2022The UCLA Library DataSquad helps researchers examining statistics about fatal encounters with the police.
AnnouncementResearchers gain read-and-publish access to American Chemical Society journals in UC agreementMay 17, 2022The 3-year arrangement enables UCLA authors to publish open access in 75 premier publications at reduced cost.
Announcement, Teaching and LearningUCLA Library to host 20 top academic librarians for professional development programMay 16, 2022These librarians will attend UCLA workshops designed to provide them with skills be leaders in the field.
Point of ViewDataSquad: Como-Q, your skincare assistantMay 13, 2022The UCLA Library DataSquad helps a student wanted to integrate technology into skincare.
Announcement, CollectionsQ&A: Film programmer Paul Malcolm previews ‘American Neorealism, Part Two’May 13, 2022UCLA Film & Television Archive series begins June 3 at the Billy Wilder Theater
Teaching and LearningDigitization, open access and the internet aid UCLA’s return of books looted by NazisMay 12, 2022The repatriation of Judaica texts served as catalyst for a UCLA Library-hosted symposium.
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — spring 2022May 3, 2022Quarterly message from Ginny Steel.
CollectionsRare Chinese photobooks enrich collectionsMay 2, 2022The addition makes UCLA's collection of Chinese photobooks one of the most extensive in the world.
Collections, Teaching and LearningMapping a bold vision for Armenian collections, research and teachingMay 2, 2022UCLA Library continues to lead the nation in Armenian studies and has plans to grow even more.
Announcement, CollectionsAt the Getty Center: Works from UCLA Library Special CollectionsMay 2, 2022Library Special Collections items depicting the human anatomy across history take a trip to the Getty Center.
Announcement, PeopleDedicated food studies librarian essential ingredient of new instituteApril 29, 2022Generous UCLA endowment funds what is believed to be the first food studies librarian in the nation.- Announcement2022 UCLA Festival of Preservation celebrates moving image history May 20–22April 19, 2022The 20th edition of the biennial event is free to the public at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum.
Collections, PeopleUCLA Library collections reveal legacy of California’s first Black librarianApril 15, 2022Miriam Matthews’ personal papers, oral history and photo archive show how she shaped Los Angeles.
Announcement, Teaching and LearningUCLA Library announces public programs for spring quarterApril 4, 2022Events will range from data workshops to film screenings to undergraduate research week.
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library becomes academic home to the collection of beloved martial arts fiction authorMarch 15, 2022Shiao Yi Wuxia Collection includes manuscripts, photos, other ephemera.
Point of View, CollectionsInternational & area studies winter reading list: International Women's DayMarch 7, 2022A reading list, curated by international and area studies librarians, featuring works by international poets.
AnnouncementUCLA Library awards grants to eight music school projectsMarch 1, 2022These funds will support commissions, performances, recordings, residencies and research for contemporary music
PeopleA Bookman’s Impact on the Library SystemFebruary 24, 2022Lawrence Clark Powell, for whom UCLA’s iconic library is named, was the university’s chief librarian and a prolific writer.
CollectionsThe landmark film that let Black entertainers ‘steal the show’ in classic HollywoodFebruary 16, 2022Q&A with historian Miriam Petty about ‘Stormy Weather,’ which the UCLA Film & Television Archive will screen on Feb. 19.
CollectionsUC Library Search: The future is sharedFebruary 1, 2022In 2021, the ten UC campuses launched the first-ever systemwide integrated library discovery and circulation management system.
Announcement, PeopleJennifer Osorio to lead UCLA Library Special CollectionsJanuary 25, 2022Special collections contains rare books, archives, manuscripts, photographs, oral histories and other rare and unique materials.
AnnouncementNew UCLA Food Studies Institute features dedicated endowed librarianJanuary 24, 2022The institute will collaborate with a community of chefs and scholars in pursuit of a healthier population and planet.
AnnouncementEight films with UCLA ties among 25 named to the National Film RegistryDecember 14, 2021The Librarian of Congress annually selects the United States’ most influential motion pictures for this honor.
PeopleStudent work inspires a career, and the desire to give backDecember 10, 2021One former library student worker tells her journey of becoming a librarian.
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — winter 2021December 10, 2021Quarterly message from the Ginny Steel.- Teaching and LearningLibrary staff welcome Bruins to campusDecember 10, 2021UCLA Library made sure both new and returning students felt at home after a year of remote learning.
Teaching and LearningMedia licensing delivers archival materials to the massesDecember 9, 2021Learn how UCLA Library material has appeared in a wide variety of film and television productions.
PeopleBringing global knowledge home to WestwoodDecember 9, 2021Middle East and Islamic Studies librarian Sohaib Baig continues to expand on UCLA Library's collection.
Teaching and LearningUCLA Library to present more than two dozen public programs for fall 2021October 14, 2021Events will range from research and data workshops to lectures and screenings.- AnnouncementUCLA Film & Television Archive welcomes audiences back to in-person screeningsOctober 11, 2021Free fall programs at the Billy Wilder Theater at the Hammer Museum run from Nov. 12 to Dec. 18.
AnnouncementUCLA Library funds 29 international cultural preservation projectsOctober 7, 2021In its third year, the Modern Endangered Archives Program has also launched an open access website.- Welcome Sohaib Baig, Middle East and Islamic Studies librarianSeptember 29, 2021Learn about Sohaib Baig and his goals as Middle East and Islamic Studies Librarian.
Announcement, CollectionsThe Map and the Territory exhibitSeptember 20, 2021UCLA Library items on display in a Fowler Museum exhibit highlighting the university's vast collections.- Digital Library Program: Newly publishedSeptember 20, 2021The UCLA Library Digital Library Program debuts a new, easy-to-use interface.
- AnnouncementNew endowment for Japanese collections at the East Asian LibrarySeptember 20, 2021A generous donation has allowed UCLA Library to expand its work in Japanese studies.
New online model connects LGBTQ+ media to global audienceSeptember 16, 2021In the midst of COVID-19, the UCLA Film & Television Archive's virtual screenings introduce audiences to LGBTQ+ media.
Teaching and LearningHarmonizing data to under‘stan’d music industry successSeptember 16, 2021UCLA Library Data Science Center helps alumnus Gabrielle Sones complete award-winning research on music popularity and social…- Letter from the university librarian — fall 2021September 16, 2021Quarterly message from Ginny Steel.
- Teaching and LearningDigital tools unlock primary sources for remote learningSeptember 14, 2021History course allows students to explore UCLA Library's collection of books with handwritten annotations.
- AnnouncementUCLA Library locations to open Sept. 13; Temporary remote services to be discontinuedAugust 27, 2021UCLA Library prepares for the return to in-person learning.
AnnouncementUC Library Search is hereJuly 29, 2021Check out UC Library's new and improved catalog system.
Point of View, CollectionsInternational and area studies poetry reading listApril 27, 2021A reading list, curated by international and area studies librarians, featuring works by international poets.
Announcement, PeopleWelcome May Hong HaDuong, director of the UCLA Film & Television ArchiveFebruary 19, 2021Please join us in welcoming May Hong HaDuong to the UCLA Library as director of the UCLA Film & Television Archive (FTVA).
Announcement, CollectionsHistories of Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles preserved by UCLA LibraryFebruary 17, 2021Community and Commerce project documents more than a dozen business owners’ first-person stories of success and challenges
Point of ViewDataSquad: Analyzing ancient Chinese Buddhist text with PythonJanuary 22, 2021The UCLA Library DataSquad assists a researcher wanting to quantitatively examine ancient texts.
Point of ViewDataSquad: Squirrels in motionJanuary 22, 2021The UCLA Library DataSquad talks to Ph.D. candidate Amanda Robin about her research on the activities of California's squirrels.
Point of ViewDataSquad: Digitalizing ant nests to study tunneling trendsJanuary 22, 2021The UCLA Library DataSquad explores digital reconstructions of ant's nests being made at UCLA.
Point of ViewIntersections in science: The reality of implicit bias against Black people in the medical systemDecember 17, 2020The UCLA sciences libraries outreach team explores the history of exploitation and unfair treatment of Black patients, as well as…- UCLA Library introduces page and pickup serviceOctober 26, 2020During the remote learning period, UCLA Library offered a Page and Pickup service to ensure students and researchers got the…
Point of ViewThoughts on conserving racist materials in librariesSeptember 29, 2020A blog post exploring the responsibilities of cultural heritage conservators when encountering racist collection materials.
AnnouncementUCLA Library program announces new projects to digitize and document activism, political expression and communal memory around the worldAugust 18, 2020The Modern Endangered Archives Program's second cohort broadens its global reach at a time when such efforts are dwindling.
Point of ViewInner meditations and outer resources for understanding Library Conservation & Preservation as racist or anti-racistJuly 31, 2020Our head of Preservation and Conservation reflects on anti-racist actions in the cultural heritage field.
Point of ViewJoin Black Conservators and demand racial justice in art conservationJuly 14, 2020A reposting of a statement published by the Black Art Conservators in 2020.
Point of ViewIntersections in science: Exploring the scientific parallels between religious fasting and modern dietsJune 23, 2020The UCLA sciences libraries outreach team takes a look at the physical benefits to religious fasting.
AnnouncementA Message from University Librarian Virginia Steel — June 2, 2020June 2, 2020Virginia Steel reaffirms the UCLA Library's commitment to creating a more just and equal world.
Point of View, CollectionsBringing the Rick Barton Collection to lightMay 27, 2020A Library conservator highlights preparations for the 2022 exhibit of Rick Barton drawings at the Morgan Library and Museum.
Point of View, Collections, Teaching and LearningProcessing the Richard and Dion Neutra PapersMay 6, 2020Processing Scholar Yana Demeshko reflects about her experience working in the Center for Primary Research and Training (CFPRT) at…
Point of View, CollectionsThe Rod Serling dictabelt collectionMay 4, 2020A second year UCLA MLIS student describes working on dictabelt recordings in the Rod Serling papers while based in the Library's…- Point of View, CollectionsJazz in SynanonMay 1, 2020A UCLA student pursuing his Master of Library & Information Science discusses processing films in the Synanon Foundation Records…
AnnouncementLegacy gift makes a big impact on small spacesApril 27, 2020The Sandy Kahn Trust will help to refurbish the 15 group study rooms at the Charles E. Young Research Library.
AnnouncementOpen Sourced: Bruins share their OpenUCLA impact storiesApril 16, 2020Bruins share how OpenUCLA helps them access research and scholarship.
CollectionsUCLA Library and Kaleidoscope announce open access collaboration to empower composersJanuary 27, 2020The collaboration will make work more accessible and reduce barriers for applicants to Kaleidoscope’s 2020 Call for Scores.
Point of View, CollectionsInterpreting the evidence: A look into the inner workings of the Utagawa, Kuniyoshi suikoden bindingJanuary 7, 2020Research presented by UCLA Library book and paper conservator during her third-year graduate fellowship.
Point of ViewHow do you make the full text of a digitized book searchable?December 13, 2019A UCLA graduate student describes using Optical Character Recognition to make books in the Cummings Collection of Hebrew…
People, Teaching and LearningWadada Leo Smith’s “UCLA Music Library” premieresDecember 5, 2019Music Library-commissioned work supports the advancement of contemporary music.
Point of ViewFifty years later: The Cummings Collection of Hebraica and Judaica goes digitalMay 13, 2019A UCLA graduate student shares fun and unique discoveries found while imaging texts in the Cummings Collection of Hebraica and…
Point of ViewGiving 18th century engravings a bathMarch 25, 2019A Pre-Program Conservation Assistant walks us through the process of washing pages for a conservation treatment
Point of ViewThe expanding digitization universeFebruary 6, 2019Our senior audiovisual preservation specialist describes the magic and challenges behind building our reformatting stations for…
Point of View, CollectionsHow Library Special Collections loans materials for exhibitDecember 11, 2018A behind-the-scenes peek into preparing special collections materials for exhibition loans
Point of View, CollectionsSyriac materials at UCLA Library: Understanding the evidenceMarch 8, 2018Our head of conservation describes key features of UCLA's copy of a Syriac Old Testament, known as the Urmia Bible
Point of View, CollectionsPreserving Bruin spirit at the UCLA Library Conservation CenterNovember 14, 2017Learn how unique artifacts in University Archives are cared for
Point of View, CollectionsUp close and personal with the Gladzor GospelsAugust 29, 2017Our conservation department inspects pigments on a 14th century illuminated manuscript
Point of View, CollectionsWashing an 18 ft scrollJune 28, 2017A former Kress Conservation fellow shares a paper washing treatment
Point of View, CollectionsPreserving radio broadcasts in CubaMay 31, 2017A member of the Library's AV Preservation team recounts some of the challenges of preserving radio transcription discs.
Point of View, CollectionsBruin mascots love Preservation WeekApril 25, 2017A peek into conservation of the Bruin mascot heads in University Archives
Point of View, CollectionsIn a Flash | Conservation treatment on view in Library Special CollectionsApril 17, 2017The exhibit highlights repairs made to the 1667 edition of Physica curiosa by our in-house Conservation team.
Point of View, CollectionsWhat's that smell? Working on flood damaged papersApril 6, 2017The process of conserving documents that give off noxious fumes
Point of View, CollectionsDoodles in the Hebraica CollectionMarch 29, 2017A Library conservator shares some of her favorite examples of marginalia in one of our collections
Point of View, CollectionsHuman skin binding at UCLA? Say it’s not so….March 20, 2017Scientific testing reveals book binding's actual source
Point of View, CollectionsBuilding with serviceFebruary 6, 2017The audiovisual productions of the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Point of ViewEl CucarachoFebruary 23, 2014Intrepid AV sleuth, John Kostka, UCLA MIAS '15 seeks leads regarding a 1940s-50s animated short El Cucaracho- Point of View, CollectionsNever judge a tape by its shell: Part II (the song that never ends)September 17, 2013All bets are off with magnetic tape.
- Point of View, CollectionsNever judge a tape by its shell: Part I (Beta)September 5, 2013A dive into the history of Beta videotape formats
- Point of View, PeopleNew Preservation & Conservation Department head announcedAugust 2, 2013University Librarian Virginia Steel announces new unit head, Dawn Aveline
- Point of View, PeopleConservator Kristen St. John interviewed by The Daily BruinFebruary 9, 2010Behind-the-scenes video of conservation work at the Library
Point of View, PeopleBuilding a preservation program at UCLA LibraryFebruary 8, 2010The Library's first preservation officer describes the early course of preservation at the UCLA Library
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