UCSB Library FAQs

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How can I search for books in the Library?
Last Updated: Oct 23, 2020 |
Topics:
- About the Library
- Research & Resources
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Views: 50
How do I access the Library’s article databases?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- About the Library
- Technology in the Library
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Views: 40
Can I borrow books through interlibrary loan during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 37
How can I return books while the Library is closed?
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 36
What if the Library doesn’t own the ebook I’m looking for?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 33
What services and resources are available during the Library closure due to COVID-19?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 32
Can I check out print books and other materials while the Library is closed?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 31
Can I check out a laptop even though the Library is closed?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 27
Does the Library have a website or homepage?
Last Updated: Nov 02, 2020 |
Topics:
- About the Library
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Views: 23
Can UCSB or UC alumni access databases, e-books, or e-journals from off campus?
Last Updated: Jan 08, 2021 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
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Views: 20

Now that the Library is open for student study, how do I get a green authorization badge to enter the Library?
Last Updated: Apr 06, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 1
Since the Library is only partially open for student study, how can I get help printing a document using GauchoPrint?
Last Updated: Apr 06, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 1
Can students access books and other print materials on Course Reserves during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Apr 06, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 1
When will the Library reopen?
Last Updated: Apr 06, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 8
Does the Library have any videos or tutorials to help students learn research skills?
Last Updated: Mar 31, 2021 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
- Instruction
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Views: 2
How do I find resources and materials for research in specific subject areas?
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
- Instruction
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Views: 2
I have a general reference question that I need answered, how do I contact a Librarian?
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
- Instruction
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Views: 1
I need research help now, is there a service available 24/7?
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
- Instruction
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Views: 1
How do I schedule an appointment with a Subject Librarian?
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
- Instruction
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Views: 4
What is UC Library Search?
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 |
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Views: 11

What is UC Library Search?
Last Updated: Mar 23, 2021 |
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Views: 11
What services and resources are available during the Library closure due to COVID-19?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 32
How can I find an ebook that I can access remotely?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 4
What if the Library doesn’t own the ebook I’m looking for?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 33
Can I check out print books and other materials while the Library is closed?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 31
Can I check out a laptop even though the Library is closed?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 27
Can I borrow books through interlibrary loan during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 37
How can I return books while the Library is closed?
Last Updated: Jan 13, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 36
How can I return books, if I am no longer in Santa Barbara?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 7
How can faculty and staff activate their Library Card/Account during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
- Information for UCSB Faculty
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Views: 3
Can faculty still put materials on Course Reserves during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
- Information for UCSB Faculty
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Views: 10
Is it possible to stream one of the Library’s videos or DVDs through GauchoSpace?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
- Information for UCSB Faculty
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Views: 4
Are the librarians providing instruction sessions for courses during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
- Information for UCSB Faculty
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Views: 2
When will the Library reopen?
Last Updated: Apr 06, 2021 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 8
Can I visit Special Research Collections during the Library closure?
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2020 |
Topics:
- COVID-19 Library Closure
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Views: 2

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