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Create Your Academic Success Here

Your academic journey at UCCity is powered by our libraries—dynamic hubs where resources, expertise, and study spaces converge to turn classroom learning into research excellence.
Students who actively use UCCity’s library resources consistently earn higher grades, build critical research skills, and grow into curious, lifelong learners.

Access to 55 Million+ Library Resources

Imagine the possibilities: books, peer-reviewed journals, specialized databases, streaming media, historical maps, archival photos, rare manuscripts, and digital collections—all at your fingertips. As a UCCity student, you also gain access to the entire University of California library system’s 55 million+ items (second only to the Library of Congress), plus extensive borrowing privileges across UC campuses and partner institutions. Whether you’re researching a term paper, designing a lab project, or exploring a personal interest, the materials you need are never out of reach.

Expert Help Whenever You Need It

Our team of specialist librarians is here to guide you—from refining research topics and navigating databases to citing sources and accessing rare materials. They offer one-on-one consultations, group workshops, and online support to help you master the tools and techniques that make your work stand out. Students also get exclusive access to explore special collections (think rare books, local historical archives, and unique research specimens) with librarian-led tours and guidance.

The Best Places to Study

UCCity’s flagship Harper Library—located at the heart of campus—has earned student votes as the “top study spot” year after year, thanks to its central location, bright spaces, and quiet zones.

24-Hour Study Rooms

When deadlines hit or late-night focus strikes, Shields Library’s 24-Hour Study Room (plus two bookable group study spaces) is your go-to. Use our “Find a Study Space” tool to check availability in real time—whether you need a solo nook for deep concentration or a collaborative area for group projects, midterms, or finals.

Every resource, every expert, and every study space is designed to support your success. At UCCity, your academic potential has no limits—let our libraries help you unlock it.