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document I'm not a Berkeley student/faculty/staff member. Can I access library collections?
Most areas in the are open to the public. Visitors may use most collections on site, including all government...
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document How do I access library resources from off campus?
Anyone may access the library catalogs and most of the Library's web pages from any Internet-connected computer....
14 Dec, 2011 Views: 7141
document Can I renew my books online?
You can renew most books online, except for: items recalled by another person items with a very short loan...
14 Apr, 2011 Views: 6871
document How do I put a hold on a book or submit a recall request?
If you search for a book in and find that it has already been checked out by another borrower, you can now submit a...
15 Apr, 2011 Views: 6612
document Where do I study?
There are many places to study throughout the libraries. You can see specific study areas in , or you can check the...
15 Jun, 2009 Views: 6059
document I lost a book. How much will it cost to replace it? Who do I need to contact?
The standard replacement charge is $150 per item, plus a nonrefundable processing fee of $10. If the actual...
18 Apr, 2011 Views: 5915
document Can I get access to the Main stacks as a visitor?
Yes, but we ask that you come with a research need, such as a Main (Gardner) Stacks call number or an appropriate topic...
21 Dec, 2011 Views: 5689
document Where can I see a map of the libraries?
Click on the image below to see a larger version of the campus library map. Click on specific libraries to view library...
06 Aug, 2009 Views: 5418
document Does my library have a mailing address?
Yes. Mailing addresses are listed in our .
28 Apr, 2009 Views: 5389
document Can I pay someone in the Library to help me with my research or homework?
Actually, our reference staff can find the resources you are looking for for free (we draw the line at doing your...
01 May, 2009 Views: 5168
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document Why are there so many journal articles in Melvyl?
A pilot project in Spring 2012 is adding significant new content to , the discovery tool of the UC libraries. ...
07 Jan, 2012 Views: 192
document Why is Melvyl asking me to log in?
A pilot project in Spring 2012 is to , the discovery tool of the UC libraries.  As a result, some off-campus...
07 Jan, 2012 Views: 219
document How do I pay a fine?
We are not yet able to accept online payment of fines, but you can: Visit the Privileges Desk (1st floor, Doe...
16 Aug, 2011 Views: 1053
document What happened to Melvyl?
On June 24, 2011, the version of the Melvyl catalog known as "current Melvyl" was retired from service. ...
07 Jan, 2012 Views: 959
document How do I use the call numbers to find a book in the stacks?
Books and journals are arranged on our shelves according to the Library of Congress (LC) classification system. Each...
07 Jan, 2012 Views: 1196
document Can I get New York Times articles through the library?
In April 2011, the New York Times implemented a "paywall" on its website, .  Under this policy [], users...
01 Feb, 2012 Views: 1525
document How do I cite an e-book in my paper?
Electronic books come in a variety of forms.  Some are accessed through our catalogs and databases and read over...
05 May, 2011 Views: 1125
document I'm having problems with library research for a class. Where can I get help?
Try these: tailored to the needs of particular classes (but often useful for others as well). giving an...
13 Jan, 2011 Views: 1582
document How can I change my email address in my OskiCat account?
Updating your email address in My OskiCat: UCB faculty, staff and students: update your email address in the , in...
13 Aug, 2010 Views: 2250
document I heard there is a new space in the Doe Library set aside for dissertation writing. Is this true?
Absolutely. The Dissertation Writer's Room is located at the rear of at 208 Doe Library. The DRW is open Monday through...
26 Jul, 2010 Views: 2480


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