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One Library Search with the Power of Ten
UC Library Search: One Catalog to Rule Them All
UC Libraries Library Search: Coming Soon to Libraries Near You

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On July 27, 2021, the libraries on all 10 campuses of the UC system University of California campuses will be connected through UC Library Search, a unified library discovery and borrowing system. UC Library Search features the following enhancements:

  • The ability to search Search <<campus name’s>> local library collection as well as the collections of all 10 UC libraries [and worldwide] in the same system;

  • Access to Locate [the full text of] millions of print and online books, journal articles, and other digital contentUsers will be able to check out ;

  • Borrow and renew materials from any library in the UC system without needing to retype retyping your library card number [using single sign on]

The enhanced features of UC Library Search will replace Melvyl as the UC-wide library catalog search tool. As a single, unified system, UC Library Search offers powerful tools to help the UC Libraries make data-informed decisions around collections development and new services for library users.

Stay tuned to find out more information about UC Library Search in the coming months. In the meantime, check out https://libraries.universityofcalifornia.edu/uclibrarysearch for additional information about the project, including the project timeline for this new release.

Have questions? Please contact <<name and email of contact person on your campus>>