A NEWSLETTER FROM THE UC SANTA BARBARA LIBRARY
MAY 2022
Arrival Screening and Discussion Film adapted from a story by Ted Chiang. Followed by discussion with Jennifer Rhee (author of The Robotic Imaginary). 7 PM Thursday May 5 RSVP Now
Live cylinder recording performed by Hancock’s California Orchestra to celebrate the launch of the Library's Early Recordings Initiative (ERI)
Early Recordings Initiative Launches to Preserve the Oldest Audio History
KCLU News reported on the project, which will promote the preservation, access to, understanding and appreciation of pre-1903 sound recordings. Listen here.
UCSB Reads 2023 Badge
Submit Your UCSB Reads 2023 Book Suggestions
Got a great book in mind for next year's UCSB Reads program? Send us your suggestions here.
UCSB Reads Author Talk Free discussion and book signing with Exhalation author Ted Chiang. Live at Campbell Hall. 730 PM Tuesday May 10 RSVP Required
The Cambodian Vintage Music Archive Learn how CVMA is restoring 
pre-Khmer Rouge era music and surviving families rights. 330 PM Wednesday May 18 Special Research Collections
Detail of the National Archives Building
UCSB Library Contributes to UC Federal Documents Archive
All 10 UC libraries are working together to preserve government documents and improve public access to the information. More.
Rudy Vallée with saxophone 1925
UCSB Library Awarded Grant for Recordings at Risk Project
Funds will help digitize the audiovisual collection of popular Depression-era singer and radio host, Rudy Vallée. Learn more.
Art of Science 2022 View the winners of UCSB’s annual Art of Science competition.