Navigating the UCLA Directory: A Comprehensive Guide to People and Department Searches

The UCLA campus directory serves as a crucial online resource, offering publicly available contact information for faculty, staff, and students who have opted to be included. Maintained by Information Technology Services (formerly CTS), the directory is divided into two primary sections: the UCLA People Directory and the UCLA Department Directory. Understanding the nuances of each directory, along with their respective search functionalities, is essential for effectively navigating the UCLA landscape.

UCLA People Directory: Finding Individuals

The UCLA People Directory is designed to locate specific individuals within the UCLA community. It contains listings for UCLA faculty, staff, and students who have chosen to be listed.

Basic Search Functionality

The basic search function allows users to search for individuals by name. This is the quickest method when you know the person's full name.

Advanced Search Capabilities

For more refined searches, the Advanced Search option is available. This feature allows you to search for a person based on any of the listed information, except fax number. This is particularly useful when you have limited information or are trying to narrow down your search.

Cross-Campus Search

The cross-campus search feature is available only for people searches. To utilize this feature:

Ensure the "people search" radio button is selected.
Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
Select the appropriate UC campus or UC-affiliated location from the "Campus/Lab" drop-down menu.

It's important to note that the accuracy and availability of data obtained from searching other UC campuses depend entirely on the respective campus directory's policies and information.

Accessing Detailed Information

Once the search results are displayed, you can click on a person's name to expand the results screen and view more detailed information. This detailed page also contains a vCard link, located at the bottom left corner.

What is a vCard?

A vCard is a file format standard for personal data interchange, specifically an electronic business card. It allows you to easily save the person's contact information to your device.

Updating Personal Information

Students can update their information in the directory by logging into MyUCLA, selecting settings, and navigating to privacy options. Each department’s directory coordinator updates faculty listings in the directory.

UCLA Department Directory: Finding Organizations

The UCLA Department Directory provides information on all organizations within the UCLA community. This encompasses academic departments, administrative units, student organizations, and the medical enterprise.

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Structure and Organization

Information is organized by department, with all offices and subdivisions located under their parent department. This hierarchical structure helps users understand the relationships between different units within UCLA.

Updating Frequency

Department listings are updated nightly, ensuring that the information is current and accurate.

Searching for Department Listings

Department searches are specifically designed to locate information on UCLA-affiliated departments only. Unlike people searches, the cross-campus search feature is not available for department searches.

Key Differences Between People and Department Searches

Feature	People Directory	Department Directory
Purpose	Find individuals (faculty, staff, students)	Find UCLA-affiliated departments and organizations
Search Criteria	Name, listed information (except fax)	Department name, keywords
Cross-Campus Search	Available	Not Available
Data Source	Individuals who have chosen to be listed	Departmental information

Additional Information and Resources

Privacy Notice: The UCLA campus directory is the property of UCLA.
Acronyms and Abbreviations: A list of acronyms and abbreviations can be found under the "Search Tips" and "About the UCLA Directory" links.
Notaries Public: The campus directory also provides contact information for notaries public, who can be reached for university-related business.

Important Considerations

Privacy: The UCLA campus directory only includes information for individuals who have chosen to be listed. If you cannot find someone, they may have opted out of being included in the directory.
Accuracy: While the directory is updated regularly, it is always possible that information may be outdated. If you find any inaccuracies, please contact the appropriate department or individual to have the information corrected.
Appropriate Use: The UCLA campus directory is intended for legitimate university-related purposes. It should not be used for commercial solicitation or any other unauthorized purpose.

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