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Collections in Powell Library focus on current, high-use materials — including books, magazines and reference materials — that support research, growth and wellness, leisure reading and engagement with a diverse campus community. Topics in the Community Collections include:

  • Recent fiction
  • Science fiction and fantasy
  • Graphic literature
  • Cookbooks
  • Travel
  • Zines (located in the Rose Gilbert Reading Room)
  • Video games

Browse the collections in Powell's Main Reading Room or in the Library's catalog(opens in a new tab).

Have ideas for materials you'd like to see in these collections? We welcome suggestions for new acquisitions for Powell Library from students and the UCLA community.

Associated Topics

  • Suggest a Purchase

    If we don't own it, we can purchase it for your research. Use this form to suggest the purchase of non-course reserve materials not already owned by UCLA Library.
  • Powell Library

    The main undergraduate library on campus, Powell Library serves as a place for inquiry, creativity and community.