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UCSB Library Self-Guided Tour

This guide has been optimized for use on a mobile device and is designed to introduce students, staff, and campus vistors to the services and spaces of the UCSB Library.

Audio Tour

black headphones UCSB Library Audio Tour: Welcome

 

UCSB Library Self-Guided Tour

Welcome to the UCSB Library Self-Guided Tour! This accessible tour is designed to help you become familiar with the collections, spaces, and services available at the UCSB Library. It works best on a mobile device, so grab your phone or tablet and expect to take about 40 minutes to complete the entire tour. The library is a complex of four buildings connected by a central paseo on the first two floors.  It's as long as two football fields and has eight stories at its highest point.

Would you prefer to connect your headphones and listen to the tour? An audio version is available for each floor. Use the black headphones UCSB Library Audio Tour: Welcome link above to listen to this greeting. Then, look for the audio link near the top of each page as you navigate through the tour. Pause the audio as you go to take the tour at your own pace.

 

Before Starting Out: Common Questions

Where does the tour start?

This tour starts at the Paseo West Entrance of the UCSB Library, across from Girvetz Hall.

How long does it take?

You'll need roughly 40 minutes to complete the entire tour and take the optional Knowlege Check, but it may take longer if you pause to explore. 

Who should take this tour?

Anyone who is interested in learning more about the UCSB Library! By the end of this tour you should be able to 

  • Navigate the UCSB Library's physical spaces
  • Name and locate specific collections within the library's holdings
  • Locate major public service points that are essential to research success 

I was told to take this for a class - how do I prove that I did this?

After you finish the tour, navigate to the Knowledge Check tab.  When you complete it, you'll be prompted to review your responses, with the option to insert your email address to receive a copy for submission to your instructor.

How do I navigate the tour digitally?

Tabs provided at the end of each page advance you to the next location, or you can use the floor tabs at the top of the page to choose your own path.

If you're reading the tour, look for left and right arrows in a box. These prompt you to advance through a slide show for more information.

Navigation directions are bolded, boxed in gray, and start with a compass icon.

 

compass Let's begin by heading to the library's Paseo West Entrance and clicking on the 1st Floor link to start the tour.