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The Libraries’ lendable technology program, which provides the most up-to-date technology to our campus users, was the focus for our recent 2026 Giving Day campaign. We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the campus and community members for their generous donations that helped us achieve a record-breaking milestone. We also extend our sincere thanks to the Associated Students of UC Irvine (ASUCI) for donating new equipment to this extremely popular and essential program.
June also brings a primary election, and we're committed to making sure that voters are equipped with everything they need to know before casting a ballot. In addition to our Informed Voter Guide, you'll find below a host of other news and resources. The depth and breadth covered in this newsletter demonstrate the Libraries' commitment to providing accessible, open information for all.
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Lorelei Tanji
Endowed University Librarian
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At UC Irvine, providing a culture of inclusion and equal opportunity is a campus commitment. If you have difficulty accessing the content and resources included here, please email partners@uci.edu. | | Record-Breaking Giving Day! | |
On UC Irvine's 10th annual Giving Day, the Libraries raised more than $24,500 from 63 gifts in support of our Loanable Technology Program, breaking our all‑time Giving Day records for both total dollars raised and number of gifts received in this campaign. Thank you to our entire community of donors and supporters!
| | New Equipment Available for Checkout at UC Irvine Libraries | Over the last three years, the ASUCI has donated more than $15,000 in technology available for checkout. The most recent donation this spring has added a telescope as well as more Bluetooth headphones, Apple Pro Pencils, and power banks to the Libraries' collection of lendable equipment. | | | The 2026 election season is upon us, and the Libraries Informed Voter Guide offers help for voters casting their ballots in the June 2 primaries. With everything from verifying news sources to sample ballots, don't miss this important resource! | |
| Rikke Ogawa Honored by the Medical Library Association | Rikke Ogawa, assistant university librarian of public services in the UC Irvine Libraries, has been awarded the status of fellow of the Medical Library Association for her sustained and outstanding contributions to the association and health sciences librarianship. | |
| Elvia Arroyo-Ramírez Part of 2026 Archives Leadership Institute Cohort | Following a competitive application process, Elvia Arroyo-Ramírez has been selected as a participant in the 2026 Archives Leadership Institute (ALI) at the University of Virginia, demonstrating sustained commitment to the archival field and the capacity to influence positive change. | |
| Jewish American Heritage Month | To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, the Libraries have gathered a partial list of available resources, media (both fiction and nonfiction), and books within the Libraries that help document and honor the works of Jewish Americans. | |
| Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | To document and celebrate the works of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, UC Irvine Libraries continue to grow our resources about AANHPI communities and their cultural contributions. | |
| | | Panel for "Rumduol: Echoes of Resilience" | |
Wednesday, May 13
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Orange County and Southeast Asian Archive Center (lower level Gateway)
| Join us in welcoming the debut of the "Rumduol: Echoes of Resilience" catalog with a panel discussion that will feature members of the community as well as a professor and the interim chair of the Department of Criminology, Law and Society. |
| | | Getting Crafty with a Librarian | |
Thursday, May 14
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
MRC Open Studio Area, First Floor of the Science Library (across from the lobby entrance)
| Join us for a hands-on bookmaking workshop where you’ll create a small book using just paper and glue. As you work, you’ll learn essential bookmaking terms and techniques and gather ideas for future book projects. All materials are provided. |
| | | "Sweet Jail: The Sikhs of Yuba City" Film Screening | |
Wednesday, May 27
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Orange County and Southeast Asian Archive Center (lower level Gateway)
| "Sweet Jail: The Sikhs of Yuba City" is an ethnographic documentary film that explores the early history of a Sikh family from India in Yuba City, Northern California, from the 1920s. Through interviews, photographs, and other activities, the first and second generations of the family discuss various issues. |
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EXHIBIT
Comics Beyond the Margins
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From heartbreaking memoirs to surreal, intergalactic tales, this exhibit traces the underground comics of the 1960s through the present that emerged to provide a platform for diverse voices. With humor and stunning graphics, the exhibit illustrates the current realities of our world and what a better future might look like for all.
On display in the Langson Library lobby now through September 2026
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EXHIBIT
From Imagination to Reality
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Visionary writers have imagined worlds where space travel, medical advancements, and other technological marvels are part of everyday life. This exhibit pairs books of fiction with the real-world technology and innovations they inspired.
On display on the Science Library 2nd floor now through August 2026
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STUDENT DISPLAY
Faultline
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This interactive display traces the thematic and aesthetic range of Faultline’s publishing history, through fine-art print displays, excerpts of prose and short fiction, and the interactive exhibit “Poem Fortunes from Faultlines Past.”
On display in the Langson Library lobby now through May 2026
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