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SUBJECT SPECIALISTS

Anthropology BusinessCalifornia GovernmentInformationChinese StudiesCognitive ScienceCommunicationCritical Gender StudiesData ScienceDigital ImagesDigital Media Digital ScholarshipEconomicsEducation StudiesEnvironmental StudiesEthnic StudiesFilm and VideoGeography and EnvironmentGIS (Geographic Information Systems)Global Policy & StrategyHuman Developmental SciencesInternational Government InformationInternational StudiesJapanese StudiesKorean StudiesLatin American StudiesLawLinguistics  Maps Political SciencePsychologyResearch Data Management  San Diego Government InformationScholarly CommunicationSociologySpecial CollectionsUnited States Government InformationUrban Studies & Planning

All Subject Librarians:

Sarah Buck Kachaluba    sbuckkachaluba@ucsd.eduAdele Barsh          abarsh@ucsd.eduKelly L. Smith            k5smith@ucsd.edu

Xi Chen                 xichen031@ucsd.eduTamara Rhodes   tlrhodes@ucsd.eduLia Friedman lgfriedman@ucsd.eduAlanna Aiko Moore aamoore@ucsd.eduStephanie Labou slabou@ucsd.eduLaura Schwartz l7schwartz@ucsd.eduScott McAvoy smcavoy@ucsd.eduAnnelise Sklar asklar@ucsd.eduLisa Martin lmm002@ucsd.edu Lia Friedman lgfriedman@ucsd.eduKelly L. Smith k5smith@ucsd.eduAlanna Aiko Moore aamoore@ucsd.eduLaura Schwartz l7schwartz@ucsd.eduMike Smith mls003@ucsd.eduAmy Work awork@ucsd.edu

Harold Colson hcolson@ucsd.eduTamara Rhodes tlrhodes@ucsd.edu

Annelise Sklar asklar@ucsd.edu

Annelise Sklar asklar@ucsd.eduJin Moon jinmoon@ucsd.eduJin Moon jinmoon@ucsd.eduSarah Buck Kachaluba sbuckkachaluba@ucsd.eduAnnelise Sklar asklar@ucsd.eduTamara Rhodes tlrhodes@ucsd.eduMike Smith mls003@ucsd.eduAnnelise Sklar asklar@ucsd.eduTamara Rhodes tlrhodes@ucsd.edulib.ucsd.edu/rdcp research_data_curation@ucsd.eduKelly L. Smith k5smith@ucsd.edu

Allegra Swift akswift@ucsd.eduAlanna Aiko Moore aamoore@ucsd.eduLynda Claassen lclaassen@ucsd.eduKelly L. Smith k5smith@ucsd.edu

Kelly L. Smith k5smith@ucsd.edu

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Subject and Course GuidesThese guides identify selected resources for your area of research orfor specific classes. lib.ucsd.edu/libguides

Launch databases from the Library website for full features. lib.ucsd.edu/databases-a-z

Special Collections & ArchivesHouses a wide range of primary resources curated to support UC San Diego research interests. lib.ucsd.edu/sca

Digital Collections A range of digitized versions of archival and primary sources, materials fromthe Library collection, as well as campus research data. library.ucsd.edu/dc

Browse Current Issues of Journals Online Browzine is a current awareness service (accessible via laptop, desktop and mobile devices) that lets you browse, read and monitor your favorite scholarly journals. lib.ucsd.edu/browzine

Physical CollectionsPrint and audio-visual resources are split between Geisel Library and the Biomedical Library Building. Find specific locations by visiting UC Library Search. lib.ucsd.edu/uclibrarysearch

Databases

AnnexIf you find an item located in the Annex – an o�-site storage facility – while searching UC Library Search, simply hit the Request button to have it delivered to campus. If you need to view large runs of journals or other items, you may visit the Annex (located in the Miramar area o� Trade Street) in person between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday by making an appointment in advance. Email annexvisit@ucsd.edu to schedule your appointment.

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UC Library Search UC San Diego and UC-wide collections lib.ucsd.edu/uclibrarysearch

Interlibrary LoanUC San Diego students, faculty, and sta� may request materials that are not available at the Library. lib.ucsd.edu/ill

Course ReservesAccess online course reserve materials or place materials on reserve.lib.ucsd.edu/reserves

Research Data Curation Program (RDCP)RDCP o�ers sharing and storage solutions for your research data, datamanagement plan templates, guidance for improving data discovery and reuse, foundational computing skills training, consultations and grant-writing support. lib.ucsd.edu/rdcp

Data and GIS LabThe lab supports the full data lifecycle in quantitative, qualitative and geographical research by providing access to and consulting on the use of statistical and geospatial tools. lib.ucsd.edu/data-gis-lab

Digital Media Lab (DML)Provides assistance with multimedia projects, advanced software, 3D printing, virtual reality tools and more. lib.ucsd.edu/dml

Tech Lending ProgramBorrow technology items and other tools to support your productivityin the Library. lib.ucsd.edu/tech-lending

Scholarly Communication ServicesServices and tools to promote research dissemination, accessibility and impact. We support publishing in all modes, copyright and author rights, open access and public access policies, impact and reputation management, and open access content creation and discovery. Contact us for consultations, workshops and guides. lib.ucsd.edu/schol-comm

Local Scanning Service UC San Diego students, faculty, sta� and other a�iliates may request electronic delivery of UC San Diego-owned book chapters and journal articles free of charge. Find the item's record in UC Library Search and click the Digitization button on the right. UC San Diego SSO login required. lib.ucsd.edu/scan

Spaces For Graduate StudentsTA/Instructor o�ice hours in the Library

Teaching + Learning Commons The Commons works with undergraduate and graduate students to refinetheir writing and build strong writing practices. commons.ucsd.edu

lib.ucsd.edu/consultation-spacesGraduate Study Lounge – 24-hour access for all disciplines(at Biomedical Library Building) lib.ucsd.edu/grad-study-loungeGraduate Student Lockers – for all disciplines, reservefor up to 3 academic terms lib.ucsd.edu/grad-student-lockers