A:
Visit UC Library Search and follow these steps:
STEP 1:
Search for the bibliographical item you want to request (in this example, we are searching for "UCLA Librarian").
Click on the link "UCLA Librarian.
STEP 2:
You will retrieve the catalog entry pictured below.
Click on the Library Special Collections location banner.
STEP 3:
Click the "Special Collections Request" link.
Clicking on "Special Collections Request" will open the sign-in page for your LSC User account where you will be prompted to sign in to an existing account.
If you are a new user, you will be prompted to create a user account.
The request form will auto-populate with the catalog information for the selected item.
STEP 4:
Select the calendar icon at the bottom of the form and provide the date you intend to visit LSC to view the materials.
All requests must be submitted at least 2 business days in advance of your visit to allow for off-site item retrieval.
Scheduling delivery of LSC materials is not an appointment and we cannot guarantee seating in the reading room.
STEP 5:
Click the 'Submit Request' button.
Note:
You must complete steps 1-5 for each additional request.
If you have trouble making your request, please contact LSC staff:
310.825.4988 (10AM - 5PM)
UC Library Search Related FAQs
A:
Visit UC Library Search and follow these steps:
STEP 1:
Search for the bibliographical item you want to request (in this example, we are searching for "UCLA Librarian").
Click on the link "UCLA Librarian.
STEP 2:
You will retrieve the catalog entry pictured below.
Click on the Library Special Collections location banner.
STEP 3:
Click the "Special Collections Request" link.
Clicking on "Special Collections Request" will open the sign-in page for your LSC User account where you will be prompted to sign in to an existing account.
If you are a new user, you will be prompted to create a user account.
The request form will auto-populate with the catalog information for the selected item.
STEP 4:
Select the calendar icon at the bottom of the form and provide the date you intend to visit LSC to view the materials.
All requests must be submitted at least 2 business days in advance of your visit to allow for off-site item retrieval.
Scheduling delivery of LSC materials is not an appointment and we cannot guarantee seating in the reading room.
STEP 5:
Click the 'Submit Request' button.
Note:
You must complete steps 1-5 for each additional request.
If you have trouble making your request, please contact LSC staff:
UC Library Search Related FAQs
