Great universities have great libraries. The University of California libraries comprise world-class collections and innovative services.

More than 100 libraries on the 10 UC campuses support the University's teaching and research. Collectively, the UC libraries make up the largest research/academic library in the world, with over 34 million volumes in their holdings and significant digital collections.

Vision Statement Success Stories Systemwide Groups and Activities

The current models for scholarly publishing are no longer economically sustainable. See what the UC libraries are doing to foster change in scholarly communication.

The University of California libraries work together to expand the scope of their collections, improve access to information, and develop alternative modes of scholarly communication. That work is guided by a strategic plan, released in June 2004.

Ongoing assessment activities are a continual part of strategic planning. See the assessment page for more details.

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