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Sierra Nevada-Central Valley Archives Expansion and Renovation Project Update


September 15, 2026


The UC Merced Library's Special Collections & Archives expansion and renovation project is nearing completion, marking a significant milestone in the development of the Sierra Nevada-Central Valley Archives.

UC Merced Archives Renovation Underway


February 11, 2026


Our capital project to expand the UC Merced Library’s archives and special collections is in progress.

Silent Reading Night


October 23, 2025


The UC Merced Library and UCM Reads (@ucmreads) invite you to a silent reading night on October 23 from 5:30-7 in KL 397! Join us for books and refreshments! 

Stop by at any time during the event or stay the whole time. You can bring a book or peruse one from our collection. 

When: October 23, 5:30pm-7pm 

Where: KL 397 

 

UC Merced Library to Celebrate Opening of New Data Hub


August 27, 2025


The UC Merced Library will officially open its new Library Data Hub on Thursday, September 11, with a celebration from 3:00 to 4:30 pm on the third floor West of the Kolligian Library.

Coffee & Cookies is Back for our Bobcats!


November 18, 2024


The Library staff wishes all students good luck on final exams and projects. We invite you to stop by for coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies!

Library Hours Update


November 5, 2024


We are happy to announce that Library hours will be fully restored to 2023-2024 levels in spring 2025 with funding from the Provost’s Office.

Library Hours, fall 2024


August 15, 2024


Library Hours for the fall 2024 semester are now available.

21 Year Work Anniversary: Emily Lin


August 13, 2024


Emily Lin joined UC Merced July 1, 2003 after completing a Masters’ in Library & Information Science (LIS) at Drexel University. While she joined UC Merced to digitize collections from the Clark Center for Japanese Art and Culture in Hanford, she was deeply involved in establishing UC Merced Library services and infrastructure as one of the founding librarians.

White Paper from LASC Now Available


December 21, 2023


The UC Merced Library White Paper (June 2023) was written in response to a charge from former Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Gregg Camfield to the UC Merced Academic Senate Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication (LASC) to articulate the Library’s contributions to UC Merced’s mission of research, teaching, and service.

Take the 2023 Library Tour!


August 22, 2023


Get to know the Library! Join Rufus to learn about resources, spaces, and meet our friendly Library staff!

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