February 2026

Join us for the launch of UCSB Library's new speaker series, AI in Action: Conversations with UCSB Researchers. The inaugural event on Feb. 9 features a reception, moderated discussion, and short presentations on innovative AI applications in research by Tobias Fischer (Director, Earth Research Institute), Ben Halpern (Executive Director, National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis), and Rebecca Vega Thurber (Director, Marine Science Institute).

Advance registration is strongly recommended. 

4:00 PM Monday, February 9
Instruction & Training 1312 (1st Floor, Mountain Side)

The Library is pleased to present Heejung Kim (Psychological and Brain Sciences) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Winter 2026.

Kim will present her research on how cultural differences influence the way people use and benefit from social support when dealing with stress.

4:00 PM Monday, February 2
Pacific View Room (8th Floor)

UCSB Reads 2026 continues with several events inspired by this year's book selection, Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner:

Join us for two events in celebration of Douglass Day, an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass:

The Library is offering a wide range of workshops for UCSB students, faculty and staff in February. Topics include:

"UCSB Education Abroad: Around the World with EAP" showcases standout student submissions from annual photo contests sponsored by the UCSB Education Abroad Program (EAP). 

February 9–June 13
Mountain Gallery (1st Floor, Mountain Side)

A series of presentations and workshops focused on data access, management, security, sharing, and preservation. Events are open to all UC affiliates.

February 9–13
Online

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