Information Disorder and Global Politics |
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The global information environment is undergoing a profound transformation. News today comes as much from citizen reporting and social media feeds as from newspapers and journalists. Algorithms amplify false, misleading, or emotionally activating content, leading to echo chambers and increased polarization.Â
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In UCSB Library's Pacific Views Talk for Fall 2026, Julia Morse (Political Science) will examine how information disorder is changing conflict and cooperation alongside developments in AI, and recommend how policymakers might respond to such challenges.
4:00 PM Tuesday, October 27
Pacific View Room (8th Floor)
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The 2026 Robinson Archive Conference, "Archiving Resistance: Activating the Black Radical Tradition," invites attendees to imagine ways to respond to the challenges of resurging fascism in America and beyond using the tools and methods of the Black radical tradition.
October 9–10
Instruction & Training 1312 (1st Floor, Mountain Side)
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| Research & Teaching Portal |
The Library is transitioning to a more streamlined, consistent, and responsive service model for research and teaching. Through our new Research & Teaching portal, you can:
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- Submit a research question
- Schedule a research consultation
- Access FAQs, tutorials, and guides
- Explore and register for workshops
- Request a Library instruction session or research tutorial/guide
- Connect with a Peer-Assisted Library Services student mentor
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The Luis J. Rodriguez Papers are now open for research in our Special Research Collections. The collection documents the life, literary works, and social advocacy of the renowned American author, poet, mentor, musician, artist, and Chicano activist.
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The Library is offering a wide range of online and in-person workshops for UCSB students, faculty and staff in October. Topics include:
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| Tech & More Collection Survey |
Help improve our Technology & More collection of electronics, games, tools, and other items that can be checked out at the Services Desk.Â
Take our short online survey (paper copies available in the Paseo) to enter a drawing for a $50 Campus Store gift card and Library swag. Open to all UCSB students, faculty, and staff.
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New Exhibition:
Art of Science |
This exhibition showcases the award-winning, captivating images created by UCSB researchers for the Art of Science 2026 competition.
Now through March 22, 2027
Mountain Gallery (1st Floor, Mountain Side)Â
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UCSB Library Bldg. 525 UCEN Road | Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9010 US
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