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Faculty Author Series

The Faculty Author Series recognizes the latest research and scholarship by UC Merced faculty members.

To participate in this series, contact library@ucmerced.edu.

Upcoming Speakers

Faculty Author Series with AUL-Emeritus, Donald Barclay
Faculty Author Series: AUL-Emeritus, Donald Barclay

Mar. 11, 2026 - 12:00pm to Mar. 12, 2026 - 7:35am

Please join us for an author talk featuring Associate University Librarian-Emeritus, Donald Barclay. 

In this talk, Donald Barclay will discuss his new book, The Reinvention of the U.S. Academic Library: 1990-2025. The book explores the world of U.S. academic libraries and their history, focusing on publishing, bibliographic control over collections, equitable access, and how digital technology has reframed the ways in which libraries work. 

Event Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 

Event Time: Noon-1pm  

Event Location: KL 396

Registration is encouraged as seating is limited. Light refreshments provided. We will have a giveaway of a few copies of the book during the event.