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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: 7692
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: 7267
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: 7048
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: 6413
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: 6339
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: 6117
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: 5794
document Does my library have a mailing address?
Yes. Mailing addresses are listed in our .
28 Apr, 2009 Views: 5682
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: 5490
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document What is UC-eLinks, and how do I use it?
UC-eLinks helps you get articles listed in many of our .   Look for a button or link embedded next to each...
15 May, 2012 Views: 50
document Why does the library’s new system charge for scans?
As part of the transition when the Library’s previous copy service contract expired in 2010, we surveyed our...
10 May, 2012 Views: 100
document I'd like to donate books to the library. How do I arrange that?
The Library will gratefully consider all gifts of recorded information which meet the instructional and research needs...
07 May, 2012 Views: 70
document The proxy server has changed - how and why?
In April 2012, the library made major changes to its , used for off-campus access to journal article databases and...
03 May, 2012 Views: 603
document Does the library offer exam proctoring?
The UC Berkeley Libraries do not provide exam proctoring services. Public libraries that offer proctoring free of...
06 Apr, 2012 Views: 229
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: 515
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...
21 May, 2012 Views: 527
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: 1479
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: 1273
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: 1537


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