Exhibits

Upcoming Exhibits

RxEAD exhibit graphic showing a abstract human torso
Exhibit | Inside Reading Minds: Grunigen Medical Library RxEAD Posters, 2006–2020

In 2006, the Grunigen Medical Library (GML), which supports UCI Health’s clinical, educational, and research goals, partnered with UCI Libraries’ Design Services to develop the RxEAD poster series based on the American Library Association’s Celebrity READ campaign. GML’s RxEAD posters honor UCI’s researchers and faculty in medicine and healthcare. Spanning 2006 through 2020, the selection of posters in this exhibit feature UCI faculty and leaders photographed with their favorite books.

Exhibit will be on display on the 2nd floor of the Science Library beginning March 2023 during regular library hours.

The UCI Libraries Exhibits Program promotes the diverse holdings and scholarly and cultural value of the Libraries’ collections to the campus and community. To support the Libraries' Collection Enhancement Fund, please donate today.

Shakespeare’s First Folio next to the title of UCI Libraries exhibit title: 400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio
Exhibit | 400 Years of Shakespeare’s First Folio

Published in 1623, Shakespeare’s First Folio was a landmark of printing at the time and, as of 2020, is the most expensive piece of literature ever auctioned. In celebration of the First Folio’s 400th anniversary, this exhibit will delve into what makes this book so treasured, with special attention paid to the copy housed in the UCI Libraries Special Collections and Archives.

Exhibit will be on display in the Langson Library May through December 2023 during regular library hours.

The UCI Libraries Exhibits Program promotes the diverse holdings and scholarly and cultural value of the Libraries’ collections to the campus and community. To support the Libraries' Collection Enhancement Fund, please donate today.

Current Exhibits

Anteater Spirit exhibit graphic of student holding protest sign
Exhibit | Anteater Spirit: Student Activism that (Re)shaped UCI, 1965 to Now

To learn more about this exhibit and to plan your visit, please visit the Anteater Spirit exhibit webpage.

Anteater Spirit: Student Activism That (Re)shaped UCI, 1965 to Now explores six decades of campus activism at UC Irvine. Ranging from anti-war protests in the 1960s to the COVID-19 pandemic, the exhibit chronicles the integral role of students in shaping campus spaces, curriculum, and culture, revisiting how each generation mobilized to increase campus representation and improve student life.

Exhibit will be on display in the Langson Library from November 2022 through April 2023 during regular library hours.

The UCI Libraries Exhibits Program promotes the diverse holdings and scholarly and cultural value of the Libraries’ collections to the campus and community. To support the Libraries' Collection Enhancement Fund, please donate today.

AI exhibit graphic showing USB inputs and a QR code on the back of a human head
Exhibit | Artificial Intelligence at UCI and Beyond

To learn more about this exhibit and to plan your visit, please visit the Artificial Intelligence at UCI and Beyond exhibit webpage.

Artificial Intelligence at UCI and Beyond exhibit, presented by UCI Libraries, explores the transformational branch of computer science that is increasingly influencing the ways we live and work. With applications in transportation, healthcare, business, and more, AI-enabled systems are seeking to enhance human capabilities. From autonomous vehicles to business intelligence, this exhibit showcases some of the AI technologies and research models allowing computer systems to learn from experience, operate autonomously, and perform human-like tasks. 

Exhibit will be on display on the 2nd floor Science Library July 2022 through February 2023 during regular library hours.

The UCI Libraries Exhibits Program promotes the diverse holdings and scholarly and cultural value of the Libraries’ collections to the campus and community. To support the Libraries' Collection Enhancement Fund, please donate today.

Current Online Exhibits

So Simple a Beginning
Shanghai's two faces
Immigrant lives in the OC
Theatrical work of Robert Cohen
The war within
UCI thesaurus of Ancient Greek texts
Anteater Chronicles
After-lives of the Vietnam War
 

 

Past Exhibits

 

Other Exhibits

  • Abraham Trembley: A Pioneer in Developmental Biology
    An exhibit of the gifts donated by Howard and Sylvia G. Lenhoff on display in the Science Library 1st floor lobby.
  • East Asian Languages & Literatures - Book Exhibits
  • Hmong Textiles
  • Documenting the Southeast Asian Refugee Experience