On Campus

• Internet access is available on campus through library computers. A CalNet ID is required for full Internet access. Research access is available to all visitors and includes use of catalogs, article database and licensed library resources, as well as websites in the .edu, .gov, and .org domains (details | local alternatives for Internet access). The Environmental Design Library has 16 public computer stations.

• Wired laptop Internet access is available for current UC Berkeley students, staff and faculty by registering your laptop with Campus DHCP Service. At the Environmental Design Library, connectors in floor outlets near the study tables and in lounge areas are marked with green dots. For information on Calmail and other campus Internet services, see http://ist.berkeley.edu/getting-started/individuals.

• Wireless Internet access on campus is available for current UC Berkeley students, staff and faculty through AirBears.

Off Campus Remote Access

• Proxy Service allows authorized UC Berkeley users to gain remote access (from off campus) to electronic resources licensed by the UC Berkeley Library.

• VPN (Virtual Private Network) Service. After you install and run the VPN "client" software on your computer, you can log in with a CalNet ID to establish a secure connection with the campus network. Some resources that are not web-based require VPN for off-campus use: ARTstor (Macintosh only), Luna Insight, MDL Crossfire Beilstein and Gmelin, SciFinder Scholar, the Java client in UC Image Service, and the Connect function in EndNote. Use our instructions for Windows or Macintosh computers to download and set up your VPN software. Important: VPN must be turned on before you access licensed library resources. Be sure to turn off VPN when you have finished using these resources. For more information, see our VPN FAQ.

Computer Use Policies

Environmental Design Library Computer Use Policy (in addition to UC Berkeley Library Computer Use Policy)

UC Berkeley Library Computer Use Policy
Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for Electronic Resources
UC Berkeley Computer Use Policy
Computers in the UC Berkeley Libraries - guide