University Library
Big changes are coming to the library this summer. The buildings are opening after being closed since March of 2020, we're launching a new statewide discovery system for all UC Library collections, Melvyl is retiring, and the Science & Engineering Library lower level is undergoing renovations. See below for details on the changes.
July 1: McHenry and Science & Engineering Library Buildings will be open! See the hours page for details.
July 1-Spring 2022: Science & Engineering Library lower level will be closed for renovations. Please check with the circulation desk for materials.
July 27: UC Library Search has launched
July 28-September 30: "Get it at UC" will replace UCeLinks buttons in databases. See below for details.
| Old Name | Function | New Name and Launch Date |
|---|---|---|
| Library Search | Search materials from the UCSC Library collection and connect to digital books and articles |
UC Library Search
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| UC eLinks | Link to the full text of articles or ebooks from databases or Google Scholar |
Get It at UC
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| Citation Linker | Find articles using a citation |
Find Item by Citation |
| MyILL | View interlibrary loans and requests | UC Library Search This service will transition over several months, through the end of 2021. |
| HathiTrust ETAS access | View electronic versions of books in HathiTrust that are still in copyright | Ends September 1. HathiTrust materials out of copyright will continue to be available. |
What does UC Library Search mean for interlibrary sharing?
UC Library Search will not only have a simpler, more elegant look and feel, it will also streamline interlibrary sharing, making the most out of UC libraries’ expansive collections. You’ll be able to pick up UC Libraries’ materials from any campus: If you work at one UC campus but live closer to another, you can have library materials sent to the campus nearest to your home. As an added bonus, UC Library Search will let you find and request materials from outside the UC system using interlibrary loan.
What happens to the books I’ve borrowed through Interlibrary Loan? Do I need to return them?
If you no longer need items borrowed before the COVID-19 closure, please return them, and we will remove them from your library record.
What will happen to my library account? Do I need to do anything? Do I need to return books?
Your current Library Search account will become a UC Library Search account. Any checked-out items will automatically be transferred to your new UC Library Search account on the launch date of July 27, 2021.
Will I need to create a new library account?
No, as a result of the switch to UC Library Search, students, faculty and staff will be able to use their CruzID username and password to log in to their library account in order to view checked-out materials, place holds, and renew items. Once interlibrary loan has fully transitioned, this will include materials from UCSC and items borrowed from other libraries.
What happened to my saved lists in Melvyl?
Melvyl accounts and saved lists are still available in Worldcat Discovery.
To access personal saved lists, sign in to your old Melvyl account in Worldcat Discovery and select “My Personal Lists” from the drop-down menu. From here, you can email your lists to yourself.
To capture saved searches, click on the “Saved Searches” link in the gray menu bar and make a note of your search terms.
What happened to links to books in Library Search I’ve added to my syllabus and Canvas site?
If you have links to Library Search records in your browser bookmarks, course syllabi or elsewhere, you may need to update them after July 27 when the new system is live. Some databases and online journal links will likely change, so it is best to check them after the launch.
What will happen to my Favorites and Saved Searches in Library Search?
Favorites and Saved Searches will transfer to UC Library Search and will be accessible through the “My Account” links.
Will I be able to access UC Library Search from off campus?
Yes, but just like with databases, you will need to authenticate (via VPN or OCA) to access the full text of materials found in UC Library Search.
Will I now have access to articles and databases that my campus does not subscribe to but another UC does?
No, UC Library Search will not change the database and journal subscriptions for each campus. It will make it much easier for you to discover and request digital materials available at other campuses via interlibrary loan.
Will I be able to physically go to another UC campus to checkout and pick up library materials?
Yes, as a result of the enhanced interlibrary borrowing features of UC Library Search, you will be able to request items from other UCs to be sent to any campus for pickup. You will also be able to travel to any UC Library and check out items using your campus library card.
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