Career & Tools

Beginning summer 2017, a new product called Primo will serve as a one-stop search box for all physical and electronic items provided by UCSB Library, as well as items that can be requested through interlibrary loan.

By Nicole Poletto, Professional Development Peer
Monday, March 6th, 2017 - 2:54pm


The UCSB Library has selected a new, more modern online search tool to replace ​its 16-year old Library Catalog. The current Library Catalog is the entry point for locating books, journals, DVDs, and other materials held by the UCSB Library. However, additional search tools are required for searching electronic journal articles and materials at other libraries.

Beginning summer 2017, a new product called Primo will serve as a one-stop search box for all physical and electronic items provided by UCSB Library, as well as items that can be requested through interlibrary loan. Primo, which will be available from the Library's website homepage, will search across hundreds of catalogs, indexes, and databases to deliver the most relevant results from the Library's increasingly diverse resources.

Stay tuned for opportunities to learn how you can get the most out of Primo.