A:
Please watch our tutorial on YouTube:
or complete Steps 1-8 as described below:
STEP 1:
Search the collection's finding aid on the OAC to determine which boxes contain the materials you are requesting.
STEP 2:
Open a new browser window and visit UC Library Search.
For example, if you are requesting materials from the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company Records, visit UC Library Search and search for “Golden State Mutual” to retrieve the following result:
This is the collection-level catalog record.
You have the option of filtering your search by location.
LSC materials are held in two locations: Library Special Collections and the Southern Regional Library Facility.
STEP 3:
To find the specific box you wish to request in UC Library Search, select the filter icon at the top of the LOCATION ITEMS screen.
STEP 4:
Select the dropdown menu under “volume” to scroll through the boxes in numerical order.
STEP 5:
Scroll through the volume drop-down menu until you locate your desired box and click on it.
STEP 6:
Click on the “Special Collections Request” link for that box.
This will open the sign-in page of your LSC User account where you will be prompted to sign in to an existing account, or for new users, to create a new user account.
Your LSC User account will generate a request form which will auto-populate with the catalog information for the selected box.
STEP 7:
Select the calendar icon at the bottom of the form and provide a date for your visit.
All requests must be submitted at least 2 business days prior to your visit to allow for off-site item retrieval.
Scheduling delivery of paged boxes is not an appointment and we cannot guarantee seating in the reading room.
STEP 8:
Click the 'Submit Request' button.
Note:
You must complete Steps 1-8 for each additional box request.
If you have trouble making your request, please contact LSC staff:
310.825.4988 (10AM - 5PM)
UC Library Search Related FAQs
A:
Please watch our tutorial on YouTube:
or complete Steps 1-8 as described below:
STEP 1:
Search the collection's finding aid on the OAC to determine which boxes contain the materials you are requesting.
STEP 2:
Open a new browser window and visit UC Library Search.
For example, if you are requesting materials from the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company Records, visit UC Library Search and search for “Golden State Mutual” to retrieve the following result:
This is the collection-level catalog record.
You have the option of filtering your search by location.
LSC materials are held in two locations: Library Special Collections and the Southern Regional Library Facility.
STEP 3:
To find the specific box you wish to request in UC Library Search, select the filter icon at the top of the LOCATION ITEMS screen.
STEP 4:
Select the dropdown menu under “volume” to scroll through the boxes in numerical order.
STEP 5:
Scroll through the volume drop-down menu until you locate your desired box and click on it.
STEP 6:
Click on the “Special Collections Request” link for that box.
This will open the sign-in page of your LSC User account where you will be prompted to sign in to an existing account, or for new users, to create a new user account.
Your LSC User account will generate a request form which will auto-populate with the catalog information for the selected box.
STEP 7:
Select the calendar icon at the bottom of the form and provide a date for your visit.
All requests must be submitted at least 2 business days prior to your visit to allow for off-site item retrieval.
Scheduling delivery of paged boxes is not an appointment and we cannot guarantee seating in the reading room.
STEP 8:
Click the 'Submit Request' button.
Note:
You must complete Steps 1-8 for each additional box request.
If you have trouble making your request, please contact LSC staff:
UC Library Search Related FAQs
