IR/PS Library Overview

Established in 1987, the IR/PS Library is the first academic library in the United States to focus primarily on the contemporary economies, politics, and markets of the Pacific Basin. With regional strengths in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, the collection features more than 140,000 bound volumes and some 1,400 active periodical subscriptions in English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, and other languages. In addition to the UCSD Roger and UC Melvyl library catalogs, hundreds of online databases and thousands of electronic journals are licensed for student and faculty use from on-campus and off-campus connections. Related library services include professional reference assistance and research consultation, library tours and instruction, interlibrary loan, photocopying, class reserves (both print and online), and group study rooms. The library site offers ready access to the campus high-speed wireless network and carries seating and tables for more than 125 users. It is also a full service point for our integrated array of fast and free book delivery services from campus, county, and UC partner collections, carrying more than 20 million books, periodicals, microforms, dissertations, government documents, and other materials.