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| Scope Name | Scope Description |
|---|---|
| Articles, books, and more | All UC resources |
| Course Reserves | Resources reserved for UCLA courses |
| UCLA Library Catalog | Resources at UCLA, excluding articles |
| UC Libraries Catalog | Resources at UC libraries, excluding articles |
| UCLA Film & Television Archive | Media from the UCLA Film & Television Archive |
| WorldCat Global Catalog | Global catalog of resources outside UC |