College Library

Information for AP High School Students

The services and collections of the College Library support the basic research needs of UCLA undergraduates. The library has approximately two hundred thousand books and seven hundred periodical subscriptions in a wide range of subjects.

Save Time and Avoid Frustration

Before visiting UCLA:

• Set up a researching schedule by using the assignment calculator.
• Learn how to use the freely available UCLA Library Catalog to find call numbers and library locations for books and subscriptions to magazines, journals, and newspapers.
• Learn how to pick a useful index to magazine and journal articles.
• Learn how to use online indexes to locate magazine and journal articles by topic.
• Check the getting started with research table to find magazine, journal, newspaper, and other online research materials available through Los Angeles Unified School District as well as local public libraries.
• Look at the College Library how-to guides for information on how to search various databases and how to evaluate information.

Getting a Free APHS Library Card (College Library only)

Your high school librarian or AP coordinator needs to send an alphabetical list of all eligible students on school letterhead; it should not include Social Security numbers. The list should be sent to Roy Kartman, circulation supervisor, by email or by fax to 310.206.9312.

After the list is sent, APHS students must bring a current photo ID such as a driver's license, school ID, or passport to the College Library circulation desk. Cards are issued for one year, from September to September. Cards are not available to students whose names do not appear on the list or who do not have a valid ID.

AP students should plan to visit the College Library when the reference desk is open. Hours are shorter during intersessions, summer, and holidays. Check the hours Web site or call 310.825.1323 to verify reference desk hours.

Checking Out Books

College Library books can be checked out for two weeks and are renewable online if there are no holds on them. Go to the UCLA Library Catalog, click on "My Account," and log in with your library card number to renew items.

Return books through the book return at the circulation desk or through the outside book return on the west side of the Powell Library Building.

Making Photocopies

Magazines and journals cannot be checked out, but contents can be copied; a visitor BruinCard is required. BruinCard machines accept only $1, $5, $10, or $20 bills and do not provide change.

Further Assistance

Ask for help at the circulation desk if you cannot find a book on the shelf or if you want information about fees for overdue or lost books. For answers to other questions about APHS student services, contact program manager Esther Grassian by email or by phone at 310.206.4410