Using the Library

UCLA Library holds a vast collection of physical items accessible to both UCLA and non-UCLA users. Learn how to check out books, laptops and other resources!

The UCLA Library lends a variety of technology equipment provided by CLICC from Library locations across campus to support learning and research for UCLA students, staff and faculty.

Wondering how the Library can help provide access to your course materials? Check out our resources for students and instructors on how to request, manage and access course reserves.

Our interlibrary loan (ILL) service enables Bruins to obtain materials not physically available in UCLA libraries.

Requests for items stored in the SRLF — which houses a variety of materials from multiple UC campuses — can be made both in person and online.

Users who wish to obtain a scan from UCLA Library collection can utilize our document delivery service.

Looking to access UCLA Library's vast collections? Library cards are available to patrons both affiliated with and unaffiliated with the UC.

Check out our options for self-service printing, scanning and copying of materials in campus libraries.

Learn how to pay fines and fees from both the UCLA Library and other UC libraries.

Library staff members work to ensure that all materials, programs and services are accessible to users with disabilities.

Learn about how to visit and access our spaces, collections and world-class resources.

Learn about the YRL day-use and quarter locker rental options.

Find out more about how faculty can reserve carrels on floors 3-5 of YRL

One of the main research hubs on campus, the Charles E. Young Research Library offers multiple spaces to hold conferences, symposia, workshops and other programs.