Librarian for Advanced Research and Engagement
UC Library Search
- UC Library Search This link opens in a new windowUC Library Search is the unified discovery and borrowing system for all 10 UC Campuses. Select the UCLA Library Catalog scope to search holdings of materials owned by the UCLA Library and other UCLA collections, whether online or in print. Does not contain full-text articles or article citations. Select the Articles, books and more scope to search for materials in all 10 UC campuses. More information in this guide.
Connect from Off-Campus
UCLA students, faculty, and staff can access Library subscription databases from off-campus using either of the following options.
- UCLA Virtual Private Network (VPN)A program you install on your computer. Already built-in on most mobile devices.
- UCLA OnLine Proxy ServerA simple browser setting which will automatically divert you to a UCLA logon page when you first access a restricted site.
Featured
- Resource Intensity of Cities: urbnet.orgurbmet.org is a web-map that illustrates data on material and energy use in cities. The goal is to provide an intuitive way of understanding this complex problem using an interactive interface. 42 cities were analyzed, estimating material and energy intensities.
- Los Angeles Realty Board records, 1904-1984The UCLA Library Special Collections Department has completed the rehousing and description of Los Angeles Realty Board records, 1904-1984. The Los Angeles Realty Board was organized in 1903, bringing together real estate agents into a professional organization with a governing board. This group was influential in the growth and development of Los Angeles neighborhoods and communities.
Urban Planning and Interdisciplinary Resources
The guide aims to bring the most-useful resources for planning research together. However, given the interdisciplinary nature of research in Urban Planning, it is often necessary to seek resources from other fields. Below are links to other subject guides that may be useful.