All Are Welcome
Libraries Are for Everyone
The library’s strategic plan centers on creating and maintaining an environment that enables library users of all backgrounds and abilities to feel welcome and do their best work. We support broader participation in the library profession. We work to diversify the voices and perspectives represented within our collections.
Elevating All Voices and Scholarship
The library strives to develop services, outreach and collections that reflect the diverse experiences of our campus community, the region and the world. We partner with other university departments to ensure that all members of our campus community have an opportunity to see themselves reflected in our collections, exhibits, events, and instruction.
Learning from the Past
The UC Davis Library stands as a witness and recorder of history. We invite you to explore our resources, collections and book recommendations. We believe it is important to document, study and learn from all pieces of the past so that we can take actions to create a more just and equitable future.
Resources, Partnerships and News
Partnerships
Rooted in our commitment to the success of all students, the library offers research and academic support at several campus student success centers. All are welcome.
The library partners with CADSS to provide research and academic support for undergraduate and graduate students. Student Services librarians work with CADSS staff to create culturally relevant events and programming, assisting students as they navigate their UC Davis experience.
The library collaborates with the UC Davis Center for Chicanx and Latinx Academic Student Success (“El Centro”) to help students grow as scholars and develop their library research skills. Student Services librarians offer help with navigating library databases, finding empirical research studies, and accessing resources for students’ research projects.
The library works with the TRC to support the academic success of transfer students and reentry students (25+ years old, student parents or caregivers). Librarians offer course-integrated research workshops and one-on-one consultations, and serve as reviewers for the TRC’s Osher and Crankstart scholarships. The library and TRC also partner on student support initiatives, including activity kits for children to use at the library while student parents study.
Resources on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Library News: Diversity and Inclusion