About

Great research starts here.

The UC San Diego Library, ranked among the nation's top 25 public academic libraries, plays a critical role in advancing and supporting the university's research, teaching, patient care, and public service missions. The world-renowned research for which UC San Diego is known starts at the UC San Diego Library, which provides the foundation of knowledge needed to advance cutting-edge discoveries in a wide range of disciplines, from healthcare and science to public policy and the arts.

Who We Are

The UC San Diego Library provides access to more than 7 million digital and print volumes, journals, and multimedia materials to meet the knowledge demands of scholars, students, and members of the public.

• View the Library’s 2020-2022 Strategic Priorities
• Learn about how the Library contributes to positive change through:
  • Diversity and Inclusion,
  • Sustainability, &
  • Website Accessibility
• Learn more about the Undergraduate Library Research Prize
• Read about Geisel Library and WongAvery Library

News and Events

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Library Contacts

Get a list of our Library contacts. You can also find librarians by subject.

Library Student Advisory Council

Find out how the Library Student Advisory Council helps improve library spaces, services, and collections.

Support the Library

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Policies

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Library Jobs

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Librarians Association of UC San Diego

More information on LAUC-SD.

Library Publications

View the Library's print and electronic publications. 

University Librarian

Get information from the office of the Audrey Geisel University Librarian.