The tour provides an opportunity to view and learn more about the behind-the-scenes work that occurs across programs to support the preservation of physical materials at our library.
The tour is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Space is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
No food or drinks will be allowed on the tour.
The tour will depart from Geisel Library's Meet Spot (located on the main floor just past the entrance) at 1 p.m.
Parking and Directions
Driving: All visitors to the UC San Diego campus are required to display a valid parking pass. The closest parking to Geisel Library is the Hopkins Parking Structure. For directions and parking information for this event, click here. For information about accessible parking on campus, click here. If parking in Hopkins Parking Structure, please plan to enjoy a 15-minute walk to Geisel Library's front entrance.
Bus: City bus routes Rapid 201 Super Loop, Rapid 202 Super Loop, 30, 41 and 101 all go through UC San Diego. Exit at Gilman & Myers Drive. This stop is approximately 0.3 miles from Geisel Library via Library Walk. Note: the westbound bus stop at Gilman & Myers Drive will be closed for construction until September 2026. See Alerts & Detours.
Trolley: The trolley's Blue Line provides direct, frequent service to UC San Diego. Exit at the UC San Diego Central Campus Station. Geisel Library is approximately 0.3 miles away via Matthews Lane. For more information, visit the UC San Diego PRONTO FAQ or use the MTS Trip Planner.
About Preservation Week
Preservation Week inspires action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections. Focusing on preservation for a designated week every year raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in providing ongoing preservation education and information. Learn more about preservationweek.org.
Questions?
Contact Jen Cormier at ucsdlibrary@ucsd.edu
