Information for Faculty Information for Faculty Libraries at UC Davis Five libraries constitute the General Library of the University of California, Davis. The campus also has several independent departmental libraries. The General Library's research collections include over 2.6 million volumes and approximately 40,000 journal subscriptions. Circulation Information Information on eligibility for library services, how to register, loan periods, holds, recalls, overdue notices, replacement charges, and patron confidentiality. Both paper and electronic reserves are available.
Faculty can submit requests electronically.
This service enables UCD faculty, staff and students to obtain materials from other UC campuses or libraries throughout the world. Shields Library Study Carrels Shields Library has 28 study carrels that are available to faculty members with the rank of Instructor or higher, and to equivalent ranks in the academic non-teaching staff. There are also 35 caged carrels available to graduate students. Subject Specialists Subject specialists provide a wide range of services, including collection assessment and development, specialized reference consultation, and classes custom-designed to highlight library resources and specialized databases to meet specific class project needs. Faculty members are encouraged to consult with these librarians on issues pertinent to their use of the library for teaching and research.