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On the heels of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine tasting, the UC Davis Library is pleased to announce the 2026 recipient of the Spurrier-Winiarski Wine Writer-in-Residence Award: Rikki Brown, Ph.D. candidate and scholar at UC Santa Cruz. The $50,000 award supports a three-month residency at UC Davis for a writer […]

A wall on the first floor of Shields Library has become the canvas for a new mural created by UC Davis undergraduates that emphasizes the importance of keeping knowledge accessible, visible, and honest through collective storytelling. Located in a large, open study area in Shields’ east wing (at the far end of the first floor […]

Did you know that there are over 300 pieces of art on view at Shields Library? With works from artists including Wayne Thiebaud, Robert Arneson, Mike Henderson, Maija Peeples and Roland Petersen, among others, Shields Library is home to an incredible collection of art by former UC Davis Art Studio faculty and alumni. But what […]

Kernels of Resistance : Maize, Food Sovereignty, and Collective Power by Prof. Liza Grandia (Department of Native American Studies) has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Open Access Book Prize and the Arcadia Open Access Book Award. The book chronicles how indigenous maize farmers in Guatemala have […]

In 2025, UC Davis neurobiology, physiology, and behavior major Tianeh Parsi was awarded the library’s Lang Prize for Undergraduate Information Research for her literature review on interventions and approaches in managing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). UC Davis Health Sciences Librarian Erik Fausak guided Parsi on the strategic use of library databases to identify sources for […]

We are pleased to announce the 2026 winners of the library’s Lang Prize! Now in its 10th year, the Norma J. Lang Prize for Undergraduate Information Research recognizes students who make exceptional use of library resources and services, such as primary source materials and special collections, online databases and journal articles, interlibrary loan, or consulting […]

The UC Davis Foundation is honoring Michael E. “Mike” Gilson ’73 with the 2026 Charles J. Soderquist Award. Gilson has served as chair of the UC Davis Library Leadership Board since its founding in 2017. His leadership and personal giving have consistently propelled fundraising efforts and allowed the library to flourish. The Soderquist Award is […]

At Blaisdell Medical Library, we strive to support nurses at UC Davis Health with access to current clinical resources. UC Davis Health holds “Magnet” status, the nation’s highest form of recognition for nursing excellence. The UC Davis Health Center for Nursing Science facilitates and mentors nurses and clinicians in various forms of clinical inquiry, including […]

To commemorate the centennial of America’s most famous highway, Route 66, the Archives and Special Collections Department is joining statewide celebrations with a two‑case exhibition of select materials from its collections in Shields Library. “Celebrating 100 Years of the Mother Road: Route 66” is located in the lobby, next to the main stairwell. Although Route […]

Happy Preservation Week! This annual event, hosted by the American Librarian Association, raises awareness of the roles that libraries and cultural institutions play in preserving physical and digital collections. As the Preservation and Conservation Specialist at UC Davis Library, I rely on a variety of carefully chosen precision tools to repair and protect books and […]

Is the ancient world really so distant from our own experience? A spring quarter student exhibit at Shields Library invites viewers to examine how the present continues to be shaped and challenged by the past. Located on the north wall of Shields 150 (first floor, east wing), “The Past in Practice: Interpreting the Ancient World” […]

UC Davis Picnic Day is Saturday, April 18, and we invite you to stop by Shields Library during your visit to campus! We’ll be offering fun activities for all ages between 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., including children’s storytime, special exhibits, souvenir recipe cards and postcards, AR/VR experiences with DataLab, and more. Can’t make the journey […]

Need Access to NASA Research? Start with our Aerospace and Engineering Research Guide Yesterday’s launch of NASA’s Artemis II mission has millions of people looking skyward this week. The four astronauts will journey closer to the moon than anyone has in over half a century to gather information critical to planning future missions to the lunar surface and Mars. The mission launch is a bright spo…

From Idea to Impact: Publish Your Work New workshop series helps early career researchers navigate publication process Publishing research in an academic journal is a critical step in every scholar’s journey, but it can be a very complex and intimidating landscape for those with limited experience. We are excited to announce a six-part “From Idea to Impact” workshop series starting April 9 that w…

Meet Library Intern Anette Dabkowski In fall 2025, the library launched a paid internship program for undergraduates to gain professional experience while supporting library services. There are four undergraduate students in our inaugural 2025-26 cohort, and today we’re closing out our intern interview series with Anette Dabkowski. Anette is working with Library Administration on projects that ad…

Meet Library Intern Holden Tal In fall 2025, the library launched a paid internship program for undergraduates to gain professional experience while supporting library services. There are four undergraduate students in our inaugural 2025-26 cohort, and today we’re pleased to share an update from intern Holden Tal. As the geospatial intern for the UC Davis DataLab, Holden is working on projects th…

Sipping History: Rare Book Gifted to the Library Tea, coffee, and chocolate offer a microcosm of world history Rain or shine, morning or night, among tea, coffee, and chocolate, there will always be something to satisfy a thirsty palate. Today, these beverage options are as commonplace as the shops on every corner that sell them. However, a recently donated book, facilitated by president of Hacie…

Updated Requirements for NIH Data Management and Sharing Plans The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued Notice NOT‑OD‑26‑046, announcing updates to the required elements of an NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan. These changes are part of NIH’s ongoing effort to streamline the DMS process, reduce administrative burden, and strengthen clarity around data sharing expectations. Effe…

Celebrate Open Education Week March 2-6, 2026 Invited speaker, new instructor award support open future for all learners Happy Open Education Week (OEWeek)! We are proud to take part in this annual celebration through two exciting initiatives this week that advance the library’s shared commitment to equitable, affordable, and inclusive education: the 2026 AggieOpen Invited Speaker event on March …

Libraries Collaborate on Mass Book Digitization Pilot Project UC Davis, along with four other Google Books partner libraries, has been leading and participating in a two-year pilot project to bring more intentionality to mass digitization projects. During 2023-2025, UC Davis, Cornell University, Ohio State University, University of Michigan, and Rutgers University coordinated to contribute schola…