May 2026

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Celebrate 20 Years of UCSB Reads with Author Michelle Zauner

Join us for the grand finale of UCSB Reads 2026, the 20th anniversary of UCSB’s award-winning common book program. Bestselling author and Grammy-nominated musician Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast) will share the moving story behind her memoir Crying in H Mart in a conversation with scholar and writer Sameer Pandya, followed by a Q&A and a book signing.

Presented by UCSB Library in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures.

7:30 PM Thursday, May 7
UCSB Campbell Hall

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UCSB Reads 2026 Videos

Hear our Music Librarian Erin Smith and eight UCSB students discuss Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner and the UCSB Reads program.

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AI in Action

Join us for the third event in our new AI in Action speaker series. Simon Billinge (California NanoSystems Institute) and Nina Miolane (REAL AI) will give lightning talks on innovative applications of AI in their research, followed by a moderated discussion on broader trends, challenges, and ethical considerations.

4:00 PM Monday, May 18
Instruction & Training 1312 (1st Floor, Mountain Side)

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Shakespeare Events

In conjunction with our new exhibition, Infinite Variety: The Many Lives of Shakespeare’s Texts, join us for two events exploring William Shakespeare's legacy:

The Strangers' Case: The Greatest Shakespearean Speech No One Knows on May 1
Storytelling for the Screen: Hamnet on May 14

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"The Strangers' Case"

Undergraduate Research Slam

Join the Library and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities for an exhilarating event celebrating knowledge, innovation, and the art of effective communication.

4:30 PM Thursday, May 14
Instruction & Training 1312 (1st Floor, Mountain Side)

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LAUR Awards Ceremony and Reception

Join us in honoring the recipients of the 2026 Library Award for Undergraduate Research (LAUR).

The award recognizes students who have produced a creative or scholarly work that makes expert and sophisticated use of the Library's collections, resources and services.

4:00 PM Wednesday, May 27
Instruction & Training 1312 (1st Floor, Mountain Side)

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Upcoming Workshops

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

Research Computing on May 4 and 5
Bibimbap Cooking Workshop with UCSB Reads on May 5
3D Modeling on May 6
Data Sharing on May 7
Pizza with PALS on May 13
Intro to Laser Cutting on May 20
Citing Software and Making Code Citable on May 21

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OSPO Case Study

A new case study from Ithaka S+R features the University of California's Open Source Program Office (OSPO) network, which includes UCSB's Open Source Program led by the Library.

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