MISSION
In concert with UC Santa Cruz’s (UCSC) mission to create and disseminate knowledge through education, research and service, the University Library provides access to, and facilitation and delivery of, information resources.
COLLECTIONS & SERVICE DESKS
The University Library maintains an outstanding collection of resources to support the research and instructional endeavors of the UCSC community.
Visit or call a service desk for more information on the Library’s collections and services:
McHenry Library
(Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences)
For information (hours, etc.) 459-4000
Circulation 459-5185
Renewals 459-2756
Government Publications
& Law 459-2711
InterLibrary Loan 459-5185
Media Center 459-4508
(to view films and listen to recordings and
language materials)
Reference 459-2711
Reserves 459-5185
Special Collections & Archives 459-2549
Visual Resource Collection 459-2791
Science & Engineering (S&E) Library
Circulation / Renewals 459-5300
Maps 459-2364
S.H. Cowell Room 459-3565
Reference 459-2886
Reserves 459-5300
LIBRARY CATALOGS
The Library’s collections are searchable via CRUZCAT (http://cruzcat.ucsc.edu)—UCSC’s library catalog.
For materials available at other University of California libraries, search Melyvl (http://melvyl.cdlib.org)—UC’s system-wide catalog.
RESEARCH DATABASES
The Library’s subscription-based databases allow users to search for research materials by topic and, in many cases, retrieve the full text online.
For a complete list of databases visit the Online Resources page (http://library.ucsc.edu/Zope/eresources).
RESEARCH FROM OFF-CAMPUS
UCSC students, faculty and staff who live off-campus may login to the Library’s databases through the Off-Campus Access service. The service allows users to access the Library’s databases with their library barcode.
For information visit the Off-Campus Access page (http://oca.ucsc.edu/).
RESEARCH HELP
The Library welcomes questions from all disciplines and interests. Librarians offer advice and instruction on research strategies, recommend print and electronic resources, and more. Visit a Reference Desk at McHenry or S&E Library for assistance.
For information, or to submit a question online visit: http://library.ucsc.edu/askalibrarian.html.
INSTRUCTIONAL & OUTREACH SERVICES
The University Library provides a variety of instructional services, including library classes for UCSC courses, research skills workshops each quarter, and an online research tutorial. In addition, the Library extends these services to UCSC programs aimed at the recruitment and retention of under-represented students.
For information visit the Library Instruction & Outreach page (http://library.ucsc.edu/instruction).
LIBRARY CARDS
Bring your UCSC student and employee ID card to either the McHenry or S&E Circulation desk to start a library account.
Courtesy borrower (i.e. Friends of the Library) cards are issued at either desk.
BORROWING, RENEWING & RETURNING
Borrowing privileges are extended to faculty, staff, students, and courtesy borrowers. Materials circulate according to item type and/or borrower’s status; please note the due date.
Due dates may be extended by telephone, in person or online (http://cruzcat.ucsc.edu/patroninfo.html).
Return items to either the McHenry or S&E Library.
OVERDUE & LOST ITEMS
Borrowed materials are due on the date given to you at checkout (unless renewed). However, the materials you borrow can be recalled by other patrons, which may change your due date. To stay up-to-date on your borrowed items and avoid charges, check your library account in CRUZCAT (http://cruzcat.ucsc.edu/patroninfo.html).
Patrons will incur fines for materials turned in late, and replacement charges will be assessed for lost materials.
REQUESTING ITEMS
UCSC materials that are checked out may be recalled by placing a hold in CRUZCAT.
The Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery service allows UCSC faculty, staff and students to borrow materials from other libraries.
Delivery of materials to a campus address is available to UCSC faculty, staff, and graduate students. Note that a fee is charged for delivery of periodical articles that UCSC Library already owns.
For information on these services visit the
Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery page (http://library.ucsc.edu/services/ill).
COMPUTING, PRINTING & PHOTOCOPYING
The University Library supports Mac & PC platforms for research and, email, and word processing.
Wireless computing is available to faculty, staff and students. Guest access is also available.
Eligible university affiliates may borrow laptops at each Library.
Scanning is available in McHenry Library’s Media and Electronic Resource Center (MERC) and in Science & Engineering’s S.H. Cowell Room.
Both libraries have an adaptive computer station.
Printing from the Library’s computers requires a Slug Copy Card. B&W and color printing is available at both libraries.
Photocopies can be made with a Slug Copy Card or cash.
PRIVACY
The University of California libraries are committed to protecting your privacy to the greatest extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law. We believe privacy is an essential element of intellectual and academic freedom. While we gather a variety of information on patrons, even if briefly, in the normal course of providing services, our library policies and ethical considerations require the library treat personally identifiable information and reference contacts in confidence to protect the privacy of our users.
FEDERAL & CALIFORNIA DEPOSITORY
As both a Federal and California Depository, the University Library provides public access to government publications, which contain valuable and extensive information on topics such as Congress, education, the environment, government spending, laws & regulations, and more.
Visit the Reference Desk at McHenry Library for assistance.
GIVING TO THE LIBRARY
The University Library accepts contributions for a variety of needs, from book and special collection gifts to monetary donations and endowments. To learn more about ways of giving contact:
Astrid von Soosten
(831) 459-5870
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
When you join the Friends of the UCSC Library, you support the University Library and help to enhance its collections and services. In addition, you receive library borrowing privileges and other membership benefits.
Friends of the UCSC Library
University Library
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
(831) 459-5870
University Library
University of California, Santa Cruz
McHenry http://library.ucsc.edu
Science & Engineering (831) 459-4000
Regular Schedule
Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 11:45 PM
Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 11:45 PM
Break Schedule
Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM
Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
University Library
University of California, Santa Cruz
Libraries
McHenry
Science & Engineering (S&E)
Phone
(831) 459-4000
Web
http://library.ucsc.edu
Hours
Regular Schedule
Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 11:45 PM
Friday 8 AM - 8 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 8 PM
Sunday 10 AM - 11:45 PM
Break Schedule
Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 8 PM
Friday 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday & Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM
University Library, Reference Services—Revised, September 25, 2008—AYM