Ocean Side (South) & Davidson Entrance
Turn around and head back toward the Paseo. You are now going into the Ocean Side (South) of the library. If you were outside, you'd be heading toward the ocean. You can tell you're on the Ocean Side of the library when you see the ocean elevators.
Adaptive Technology Center (ATC)
Continue south, past 1575, and before you run into the large window there will be an alcove with the Adaptive Technology Center (Room 1591). The ATC has equipment to help students with disabilities use library resources easier. To use the ATC, you need to be registered with the Disabled Students Program who will activate your Access Card to use on the card-reader at the door. If you have an questions, please contact the Disabled Students Program.
The ATC has 6 computers and the following equipment and software:
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
- JAWs
- Window-Eyes
- ZoomText Xtra 7.11
- Kurzweil
- Duxbury Braille Translator
- Draft Builder
- Juliette Brailer
Fun fact: The ATC has been a dedicated space in the library since 1989, and was renovated in 2019 by grant funds from the Advisory Committee on Campus Access (ACCA).
Transfer Student Center
At the far end of the Ocean Side of the UCSB Library is the UCSB Transfer Student Center (TSC), a campus center that shares our space. The TSC offers resources geared toward helping students who have transferred to UCSB thrive academically and socially. They provide study space, academic advising, peer mentors, and workshops on academic, social, and financial topics. Learn more about them on their website.
Center for Innovative Teaching, Research and Learning (CITRAL)
CITRAL is library partner located in 1576; it is a new space primarily aimed at faculty and graduate students, but there is help for undergraduates, too! This service helps undergraduates connect by providing support for undergraduate research, mentorship, and workshops on data and information literacy.
Current Serials Collection
From the Transfer Student Center (TSC) and CITRAL, turn right and head back toward the Davidson Entrance. Here is the Current Serials Collection. This browsable collection of newspapers and popular magazines are here for your use in research or just catching up with the news. Refer to UC Library Search to learn more about these titles (retention period, if they are available online, etc.)
UCSB Makerspace
Welcome to the Makerspace!
The Makerspace is a communal, creative resource open to all students, faculty, and staff regardless of academic background. There are no costs associated with using the space and we have limited quantities of free materials available to help get you started in the making process. We require that all users join our Canvas course to get started. Here, you can find more information about our policy, get started with our training materials, and reserve time on the equipment.
Help your ideas come to life
The Makerspace offers a combination of technology and expertise to help your ideas come to life. We have a variety of equipment to create prototypes or designs for your class projects, research, or personal endeavors.
3D Printers
Our 3D printers are hard at work fabricating student projects. With high quality digital fabrication tools like 3D printers, a laser cutter, a cutting plotter, and an embroidery machine, you can quickly iterate different ideas at the click of a button. You give the machine the file and your material and the machine does the rest. Check out our highlighted equipment on the Makerspace website.
Sewing machines and more
We also have more familiar tools for crafting including sewing machines, hand drills, hot glue guns, drawing supplies, and more. If you're not sure what the best tool is for the job, feel free to stop by and ask. We have a team of Makerspace Mentors who can assist you.
Workshops and Events
There are frequently scheduled workshops and events for you to try something new and make friends along the way. Our team is excited to show you new techniques or give a demonstration on our machines. To see our upcoming events, visit the Makerspace's Workshop and Events page on the Library's website.
Ocean Side (South) Study & Rest
Study space
The far end of the library has great light, awesome looking egg-chairs, and a glass writing wall.
Nap pods!
2 nap pods are located on the 1st Floor Ocean Side of the Library and are designated for short rest periods.These study break options are available on a first-come-first-served basis, brought to you in collaboration with the Student Wellness Center. Plug in your headphones, put up your feet, close the pod and we'll see you after your nap!