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Science & Engineering LibrarySaturday 7:30am - 8:00pm
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Science & Engineering Library

Open now
Saturday 7:30am - 8:00pm
Library Services Desk is open today 7:30am - 5:00pm
DSC Equipment DeskSaturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
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DSC Equipment Desk

McHenry Library: Ground Floor
Open now
Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Digital Scholarship Commons spaces are available whenever McHenry Library is open
  • Reserve DSC Lab Space
Digital Scholarship Innovation StudioSaturday 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Digital Scholarship Innovation Studio

Science & Engineering Library: Lower Level
Open now
Saturday 9:00am - 4:30pm
Special Collections and ArchivesCheck hours
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Special Collections & Archives

McHenry Library: 3rd Floor
Closed
Opens Monday, 10am - 12noon & 1pm - 4pm

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News

UCSC Publishing Tips UC Santa Cruz University Library
Listen to Interviews of Grad Students and Postdocs about Publishing
Sign up for the Publishing Tips Series Season 3
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Changes at Science & Engineering Library
Learn more about changes to library services offered at the Science & Engineering Library beginning in August
Megan Gross, CART Fellow
Meet the 2026-2027 CART Fellow: Megan Gross
Gross is the newest year-long Fellow in the Library's Center for Archival Research and Training

Accessibility

The University Library is committed to supporting our users with disabilities and providing welcoming and inclusive services, resources, and spaces for everyone. Learn more about accessibility at the University Library.

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