UCSB Library FAQs

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My UCSB NetID and password are not working. What do I do?
Last Updated: Sep 13, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
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Views: 208
Does the Library have a Lost and Found?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
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- Access & Borrowing
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Views: 184
Where can I return books?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
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- Access & Borrowing
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Views: 156
How do I view the web version of the New York Times?
Last Updated: Mar 16, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
- Research & Resources
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Views: 107
If UCSB doesn’t own a book or article, can I get it from somewhere else?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
Topics:
- Access & Borrowing
- Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
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Views: 88
Is there a color printer in the Library?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
Topics:
- About the Library
- Technology in the Library
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Views: 76
How do I access the UCSB Student Newspaper, The Daily Nexus and earlier titles?
Last Updated: Mar 22, 2023 |
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Views: 63
Where can I watch a DVD, Blu-ray, or VCR tape in the library?
Last Updated: Mar 14, 2023 |
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- Access & Borrowing
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Views: 62
Does the library have calculators for checkout?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
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- Access & Borrowing
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Views: 60
How do I access the UCSB Yearbook (Annual), La Cumbre?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
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Views: 57

How can I find dissertations or theses?
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- Collections
- Research & Resources
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Views: 23
What is the Alexandria Digital Research Library (ADRL)?
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- Collections
- Research & Resources
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Views: 19
Where can faculty find information about Kanopy videos for instructional purposes?
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2023 |
Topics:
- Course Reserves
- Information for UCSB Faculty
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Views: 19
How do faculty log in and submit materials for Course Reserves?
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2023 |
Topics:
- Course Reserves
- Information for UCSB Faculty
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Views: 7
I cannot access online materials on Course Reserves. What is the problem?
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2023 |
Topics:
- Course Reserves
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Views: 8
Will my textbooks be on Course Reserves in the Library?
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2023 |
Topics:
- Course Reserves
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Views: 3
How do I check out a print book on Course Reserves?
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2023 |
Topics:
- Course Reserves
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Views: 8
How do I find books and other materials on Course Reserves?
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2023 |
Topics:
- Course Reserves
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Views: 10
Does the proxy server require Duo authentication?
Last Updated: Sep 18, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
- Technology in the Library
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Views: 1
What Changes Were Made to the Proxy Server on September 18?
Last Updated: Sep 18, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
- Technology in the Library
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Views: 1

What is UC Library Search?
Last Updated: Mar 17, 2023 |
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Views: 25
How can I search for books in the Library?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- About the Library
- Research & Resources
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Views: 37
How do I access the Library’s article databases?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- About the Library
- Technology in the Library
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Views: 33
Can UCSB or UC alumni access databases, e-books, or e-journals from off campus?
Last Updated: Mar 14, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
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Views: 42
Are food and drink allowed in the UCSB Library?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- Library Policies
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Views: 34
Is there a cafe or a place to get food in the Library?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
Topics:
- About the Library
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Views: 31
My UCSB NetID and password are not working. What do I do?
Last Updated: Sep 13, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
|
Views: 208
Is there a color printer in the Library?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
Topics:
- About the Library
- Technology in the Library
|
Views: 76
How do I access the UCSB Yearbook (Annual), La Cumbre?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2023 |
Topics:
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Views: 57
How can I find dissertations or theses?
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- Collections
- Research & Resources
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Views: 23
How do I access the UCSB Student Newspaper, The Daily Nexus and earlier titles?
Last Updated: Mar 22, 2023 |
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Views: 63
Where can I find a map of the UCSB campus?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- UCSB Campus
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Views: 18
What ID and password do I use to access Library electronic resources such as databases, e-books, and e-journals from off campus?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- E-Resources and Off-Campus Access
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Views: 12
How can I get help with my research?
Last Updated: Mar 20, 2023 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
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Views: 38
Where can I find style guides or instructions for how to cite sources (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.)?
Last Updated: Mar 21, 2023 |
Topics:
- Research & Resources
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Views: 16

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