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Bold Now.
Fall 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the opening of UC San Diego’s iconic Central Library building, now known as Geisel Library. Join us in celebrating this special milestone and help us ensure the next 50 years are as vibrant as the first.
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NOW OFFERING CURBSIDE PICKUP
UC San Diego affiliates may now checkout materials remotely and retrieve items via contactless delivery →
Anti-Racist Resources From Our Librarians
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee at the UC San Diego Library has put together some anti-racist resources, actions, and recommendations. →
Request Scans of Library Materials
UC San Diego faculty, staff, and students can request scans from the Library’s print collection free of charge via the Local Scanning Service →
Connecting from Off Campus
A VPN service is required to access Library resources remotely. Eligible users seeking off-campus access must configure their devices. →
Free Online Access to Newspapers
UC San Diego affiliates have free online access to hundreds of trustworthy periodicals around the globe. →
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- UC San Diego Commemorates 50th Anniversary of its Iconic Geisel Library with Yearlong Celebration
- UC San Diego Announces 2020 Undergraduate Library Research Prize Winners
- UC San Diego Receives Top Honors for Innovative Applications of GIS Technology
- Springer Nature Transformative Open Access Agreement and Elsevier Update
Events & Exhibits
- Aug 18, 2020 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmFacebook Premiere
- Sep 16, 2020 - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pmOnline Event
- Sep 30, 2020 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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