The idea of the “mummy’s curse” is one of the most recognizable images of Ancient Egypt in popular media. Shaped by colonial interpretations of Egyptian burial practices and beliefs, it often portrays them as sinister forms of dark magic. Student-curated Off the Shelf display on Ancient Egypt in the Langson Library pairs accessible fiction with historically grounded scholarship, aiming to bridge the gap between myth and reality.

Planning your schedule just got a little easier. Students can identify courses and build their schedules with low-and no-cost course materials. By integrating this information into the schedule planning process, students can compare classes, make more informed decisions before registering, and potentially reduce textbook and course material expenses each quarter.

Explore comics like you've never seen before! 

From heartbreaking memoirs to surreal, intergalactic tales, Comics Beyond the Margins features comics from UC Irvine Libraries’ general collections, 1960s to the present. With humor and stunning graphics, the exhibit covers wide-ranging themes and diverse modes of storytelling, illustrating the current realities of our world and what a better future might look like for all. 

On display in Langson Library from March through September during regular library hours/

UC Irvine students, faculty, and staff can check out audiobooks and ebooks in over 25 subjects and genres via OverDrive.

Browse our collection today.

Mobile phone chargers, laptops, cameras, and more are available at the Science and Langson Library Check Out desks.