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Announcement, CollectionsPreserving a different kind of dental recordA unique archiving collaboration between the UCLA School of Dentistry and UCLA Library sheds light on the process of safeguarding university history
AnnouncementNew open access agreement between UCLA, UC and Taylor & FrancisMemorandum of understanding signed for four-year agreement that will empower more UCLA, UC authors to share their scholarship openly with the world
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library announces winning composition for Resonate 2024Yi-Ting Lu’s “An Unopened Seashell” was selected from more than 500 entries
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Library funds 26 international cultural preservation projectsWinners include digitization efforts representing Ukraine, the Ivory Coast and Latin America
Point of View, CollectionsThe foundation of solidarity: Reflecting on the early Asian American communityAn exploration of Asian American experiences and activism around labor, education and housing using materials from LSC's Steve Louie collection highlight struggles that shaped California communities
Announcement, PeopleRobert Gore named UCLA’s 2024 Librarian of the YearGore was honored for developing and presenting hands-on workshops and instructional courses, particularly in the area of artists’ book collections
Point of View, CollectionsThe Queen of Comedy-Variety: Exploring the Carol Burnett Papers2024 James and Sylvia Thayer Short-Term Research Fellowship recipient Jessica Hoover explores gender and women performers in comedy-variety television using LSC's Carol Burnett Papers
AnnouncementBruins Going Green: Library editionUCLA 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 materialsStudy will document the Library’s impact on university research activities, with data helping meet reporting requirements and results establishing funding allocations for UCLA
Point of View, CollectionsCollecting UCLA: The 75th Anniversary of the University ArchivesWilla Needham, class of ‘24, reflects on the significance of archives and takes a deep dive into UCLA’s history with University Archivist Andrea Hoff
PeopleA legacy for the LibraryA generous gift brought medical education librarian Molly Hemphill to a new role at UCLA Library, where she helps users of the Biomedical Library become proficient in research methods
Point of View, CollectionsBlueprints and beyond: Safeguarding Richard Neutra's architectural legacy at UCLA LibraryTwo MLIS student assistants in Preservation & Conservation detail what they've learned working on a significant architectural collection
Point of View, Collections“Know Your City” from the Los Angeles Times Photographic CollectionThis forgotten mid-century newspaper game documents Los Angeles landmarks
Collections, PeopleLibrary spotlight: Instructional Media Collections and ServicesLocated in Powell Library, IMCS serves UCLA instructors, students and academic researchers with instructional media
Point of View, CollectionsQueer punks, artists and poets: Celebrating Pride with the UCLA Library Special Collections Punk ArchiveDiscover diverse materials from LGBTQ+ communities in the S.A. Griffin collection
Point of View, CollectionsBefore the Academy: Conservation of two 100-year-old film postersTwo tattered posters documenting an important early-American Black-owned film production company undergo conservation treatment in Powell Library
Point of View, CollectionsPreserving an obscure optical media format – the video CDA 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 eventSeven 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 winnersThirteen students are being recognized for incorporating Library resources into their scholarship and research in a variety of academic fields- Announcement, Teaching and LearningUCLA joins multi-UC campus effort to build network of open source program offices$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 dollHistorically used in China and parts of Asia as a diagnostic tool, Library staff preserve an ivory doctor’s doll from the Library’s extensive biomedical collection
AnnouncementFilm poster design contest: Student artist winnerArt major Yifei Wu ’27 recently won a UCLA Film & Television Archive competition to design a promotional poster for the newly restored 1962 film Smog by Italian director Franco Rossi
Partnerships make preservation possibleThe UCLA Film & Television Archive (FTVA) was recently honored for its leadership in film preservation by one of its peers and international partners, the renowned Cinémathèque française
AnnouncementLetter from the university librarian — spring 2024Quarterly message from Athena N. Jackson, new Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
Teaching and LearningLibrary spotlight: Sciences User EngagementScience librarians are involved throughout the lifecycle of complex scientific and medical research on campus and assist with open science guidelines for publicly-funded research
AnnouncementElectronic resources advance student learningOver 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 collectionsBrowse diverse global materials related to environmentalism preserved by UCLA Library- Announcement, Point of View, CollectionsL.A. StoriesA new UCLA Library video series highlights the region's diverse communities, cultures and historical landmarks through the Library's collections
Announcement, PeopleUCLA Film & Television Archive selects Esteban Arellano as inaugural artist-in-residenceDuring a two-week residency, Arellano plans to synthesize process and product, engaging in speculative community collaboration and forging connections with communities represented within the Archive.
Announcement, PeopleAllison Benedetti named associate university librarian for teaching, learning and researchThe role leads public service functions and oversees user engagement and unified access services, facilitating the Library’s advancement of UCLA’s teaching and research mission
AnnouncementUCLA Library announces new Senior Fellows cohort20 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 projectsFunds from the Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music will support new work, performances and research advancing contemporary music
Point of View, CollectionsForgotten L.A. history: The deadly St. Francis dam disasterRecently published glass plate negatives from the Los Angeles Times Photographic collection highlight the aftermath of the 1928 disaster
Point of View, CollectionsCelebrating the legacy of Gertrude Stein, 150 years after her birthThe Gilbert A. Harrison collection housed at UCLA Library Special Collections provides an extensive record of Stein’s life, work and achievements
Point of View, Collections40 years of empowerment: A Women’s History Month collaborationThe UCLA Center for the Study of Women (CSW)|Barbra Streisand Center highlights a special collaboration with UCLA Library.
Announcement, PeopleA message to the Bruin communityA welcome letter from Athena N. Jackson, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian
Point of View, CollectionsBlack History Month 2024: Read, watch, followStaff 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 genresSelected materials from the Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection highlight historic L.A. arts figures
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Festival of Preservation celebrates moving image history on April 5–7The 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 donorPowell, 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 yearsIn celebration of this anniversary, Library staff shares some details you might not know about the Richard C. Rudolph East Asian Library.
Announcement, CollectionsUCLA Music Library presents new display focused on the historic soundscape of Black Los AngelesLibrary materials highlight the impact of Black music on the city and beyond
Announcement, PeopleAthena Jackson named UCLA university librarianFormer 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 WileyThe agreement, which increases free and open access to research produced in California, has been extended through December 31, 2026.
CollectionsL.A. Stories | Labor Movements in Los AngelesIn the first installment of the video series L.A. Stories, UCLA professor Tobias Higbie and organizer Vivian Rothstein discuss L.A.'s labor movements and the Library's role in preserving this history.- Announcement, CollectionsFree winter cinema: Welcome 2024 with screenings from UCLA Film & Television ArchivePublic 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 LibraryNewly unsealed materials include original movie scripts, location photos, personal letters and more
PeopleFall 2023 staff news: Introducing four new staff membersThe Library is excited to welcome new staff members to our Bruin community. Dive into details about their specific roles, initial projects and goals.- Announcement2024 Call for Proposals: Lessons for Librarians in Open Science Principles and MethodsLed by the Library's Data Science Center, this project seeks to develop librarian-focused curricula on open science principles. Submission deadline: Feb 29, 2024.
Collections, Teaching and LearningPhoto gallery: Present Preserving the Past screeningRelive the event with photos and video.
Collections, Teaching and LearningUCLA student film restoration: Present Preserving the PastThree alumni’s student films, made in the 1970s-1980s, were preserved over a 10-week period by current MLIS student interns, all under the supervision of UCLA Film & Television Archive staff.
Announcement, PeopleAlumna Liz Harter supercharges Stressbusters programStudents studying for exams will benefit from a supercharged Stressbusters program after donors unlocked a matching gift from double Bruin Liz Harter during the 2023 Library Blue & Gold Challenge.
Announcement, Collections, Teaching and LearningNew classroom opens access to primary sourcesMore students can access rare and unique materials from UCLA Library Special Collections, International and Area Studies, and East Asian Library in the purpose-built Distinctive Collections Classroom.
Announcement, PeopleLetter from the University Librarian — winter 2024As Ginny Steel’s retirement approaches, she has begun to reflect on her service to UCLA Library and the university community. “I will retire from the university with a feeling of confidence in the future of UCLA Library,” she said.
AnnouncementThe UCLA Film & Television Archive launches 2024 artist-in-residence programThe UCLA Film & Television Archive, a division of UCLA Library, will host an emerging artist for two weeks to activate the Archive’s collection in their artistic practice. Apply by January 8, 2024.
Point of View, CollectionsGravy, peach pie and fancy cookies: Thanksgiving 1918 in letters and diariesA few excerpts from our collection of personal narratives, manuscripts and ephemera about the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic capture the celebration and uncertainty at Thanksgiving, 1918.
Announcement, Collections, People, Teaching and Learning2022-2023 Library Impact Report: Focus on Preservation & ConservationLearn about a selection of accomplishments made by the Library and the UCLA Film & Television Archive over the past academic year.