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June 29, 2026

Library Desktop Computers Get an Upgrade

Faster computers, dedicated UCR NetID stations, and open-to-all community computers now greet patrons on the first floor of both libraries.
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June 26, 2026

New Guide: LGBTQ+ Pride Month and Beyond

In partnership with the UCR LGBT Resource Center, we’ve created an 'LGBTQ+ Pride Month & Beyond' LibGuide! Designed for the UCR community, this living guide connects you to LGBTQ+ history, archives, media, and resources.
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June 20, 2026

The Hormones Behind Insect Life

In the latest episode of 'The Reference Desk', Digital Scholarship Librarian Dr. Jing Han talks with UCR Professor of Entomology Dr. Naoki Yamanaka about his research on the hormones and signaling pathways that regulate insect development.
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