Kelly Besser | UCLA Library

Library Special Collections Archivist

Library Special Collections

UCLA Library Special Collections

kellybesser@library.ucla.edu

(310) 206-5468

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African American Studies
Bookmobiles
Community Archives
Gender Studies
General Reference
LGBTQ+ Studies
Los Angeles
Outreach
UCLA Library Punk Collective

Biography

Kelly creates archival arrangement and description. She also provides reference services for Library Special Collections and participates in outreach. She is a member of the UCLA Library Punk Collective.

Articles

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Gay activist and author Mark Thompson’s papers now available at UCLA Library
August 18, 2025
Newly processed materials include Thompson’s journalism, personal library items, LGBTQ+ community memorabilia and more
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Kelly Besser appointed to City of Los Angeles Board of Library Commissioners
December 2, 2024
Besser is the first librarian and archivist to ever serve on the Board, which is the legal head of the Los Angeles Public…

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