The Libraries’ Digital Dystopia exhibit introduces international works of fiction that predict dystopian consequences when the real world yields to the unreal (or virtual). Spanning more than 175 years, the books and stories selected by curator and Research Librarian for Humanities and Literature Richard Cho have inspired other important works in different mediums by writers and artists from around the globe. We asked Richard to share more about the books he selected and the thoughts driving his work on the exhibit.

This July, UC Irvine Libraries are excited to celebrate Disability Pride Month by calling attention to all the resources that document and elevate the voices and contributions of people with disabilities.* This guide highlights select resources available through the Libraries that focus on disability justice, lived experiences, and the creative and intellectual work of the community. Unless they specify a UC Irvine login, the materials listed below are available to the public year-round, at no cost.

Each year, a small group of Campuswide Honors Collegium (CHC) undergraduate students receive the Nellie Ansley Reeves CHC Thesis Award from the UC Irvine Libraries in recognition of an exemplary senior thesis. Presented at the annual CHC Banquet, each award is accompanied by a $250 prize. This year there are five awards.

Did you know that you can still enjoy the Libraries’ resources over the summer? UC Irvine affiliates (students, staff, and faculty), both on and off campus, can attend workshops, unwind with free entertainment options, and access research help, to name just a few.

During the summer term, the hours for UC Irvine Libraries’ buildings and study spaces vary, so visitors are encouraged to consult lib.uci.edu/hours before coming to campus.

To see how busy we are, check out our real-time space tracker.

Space Reservations

Current UC Irvine students, staff, and faculty are welcome to reserve study spaces online:

For centuries, works of imaginative fiction have not only reflected the technological possibilities of their time, but also predicted and even directly influenced later innovations. The Science Library exhibit From Imagination to Reality brings this idea to life by pairing books with the realized innovations they foretold. The resulting exhibit takes viewers on a journey through time, highlighting the historical roots of “new” technology.

UC Irvine Libraries invite you to celebrate Pride Month with the help of our resources. You can learn about key LGBTQ+ milestones and figures at UC Irvine, in Orange County, and beyond through our research guides and archival collections that document political, social, and cultural movements throughout the 20th and 21st century. You can also enjoy recently released books, films, and art that honor the community.

Unless they specify a UC Irvine login, these materials are available to the public year-round, at no cost.

The Southeast Asian Archive (SEAA) Anne Frank Visiting Researcher Award, named in honor of archive’s founding curator Anne Frank, is given annually to a researcher not currently affiliated with UC Irvine and living outside of Orange County. The $1,000 award is intended to defray the cost of traveling to Irvine to conduct hands-on research within the archive.

To document and celebrate the works of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, UC Irvine Libraries continue to grow our resources about AANHPI communities and their cultural contributions. From our broad-ranging Southeast Asian Archive to a wide variety of digital resources, scholarly texts, and creative works, our collections let users explore the experiences that shape AANHPI identities.