June 2026

UCSB Library's The Writings of Henry D. Thoreau project has published the third and final volume of Thoreau's correspondence.

Written between 1857 and 1862, the 239 letters within the volume shatter the illusion of Thoreau as an isolated misanthrope and reveal a man deeply involved in political, moral, and scientific issues current in antebellum America. 

UCSB Reads 2026, the 20th anniversary of our award-winning common book program, culminated on May 7 with a campus appearance by author and musician Michelle Zauner.

Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and local community members enjoyed Zauner's expansive conversation with Professor Sameer Pandya about her memoir – Crying in H Mart – music, culture, identity, and many other themes.

Our exhibition Infinite Variety: The Many Lives of Shakespeare’s Texts features a small but impressive collection of rare and unique materials that invite viewers to explore the many forms and afterlives of Shakespeare’s art. The exhibition is on display until June 12.

UCSB Library has named Samuel Liu and Shirley Qiu as the recipients of the 2026 Library Award for Undergraduate Research (LAUR). This year’s winners were selected for their deep engagement with Library collections, services and resources, and their ability to produce high-quality, scholarly work. 

Six exhibitions are leaving the Library soon to make room for new exhibitions in the fall. Visit us today to see them one last time.

The Library invites UCSB undergraduate students to apply for our new Summer Open And Reproducible Research (SOAR²) Camp.

The three-day program introduces students to practical research skills, including working with data, documenting research, and exploring open and reproducible research practices. Applications are due June 3.

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