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document I'm not a Berkeley student/faculty/staff member. Can I access library collections?
Many campus libraries have open stacks. Visitors may use...
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document Can I renew my books online?
You can renew most books online by clicking the Renew Items tab in OskiCat,...
19 Aug, 2009 Views: 1964
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. Some...
13 Apr, 2009 Views: 1638
document Where do I study?
There are many places to study throughout the libraries. You can see specific study areas in
15 Jun, 2009 Views: 1622
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: 1615
document Can I pay someone in the Library to help me with my research or homework?
Actually, our reference staff can help you find the...
01 May, 2009 Views: 1464
document Does my library have a mailing address?
Yes. Mailing addresses are listed in our
28 Apr, 2009 Views: 1432
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 (effective 8/1/07). If the actual replacement cost of a particular...
18 Mar, 2009 Views: 1388
document How can I find a job in the Library?
You can see a list of currently available positions for
28 Apr, 2009 Views: 1381
document Where can I search for online articles?
There are many places to find full-text articles and article citations - on the library home page, the
11 Sep, 2009 Views: 1328
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document Does the Library have ebooks?
Yes, we do. The Library provides ebooks in a...
04 Nov, 2009 Views: 19
document Do I have to capitalize 'AND' and 'OR' when I'm searching article databases and library catalogs? That seems tedious.
Definitely not - catalogs, search engines, and databases are not usually case sensitive, so lowercase 'and' and 'or'...
03 Nov, 2009 Views: 19
document Is it true that JSTOR only features articles that are over three years old? Why is this?
It's true. When you search
04 Nov, 2009 Views: 16
document I heard that the Libraries are reopening on Saturdays and 24 hours during finals. Is this true?
Yes, thanks to community...
16 Oct, 2009 Views: 150
document Who can I contact if I have an ADA or disability access question?
The UC Berkeley Library provides special assistance to Library users with disabilities in their use of the Library and...
05 Oct, 2009 Views: 176
document Why are all libraries closed on Saturdays? How long will this situation continue? Will it only be for this semester?
Due to campus budget reductions, libraries at UC Berkeley that are part of The University Library will be closed on...
05 Oct, 2009 Views: 208
document Can I make an appointment for the Research Advisory Service online?
Yes, appointments for the Research Advisory Service (RAS) are now exclusively made
11 Sep, 2009 Views: 379
document I'm a visiting scholar at UCB. How do I apply for library privileges?
Visiting Scholars must receive official appointments with a UC Berkeley Department or Organized Research Unit, and...
11 Sep, 2009 Views: 388
document How do I find reserve materials for my classes?
You can use OskiCat to search for books and other items on course reserve. ...
27 Aug, 2009 Views: 513
document I'm a new student/staff/faculty member. How do I get a library card?
For UC Berkeley registered students, faculty, instructors, lecturers and staff, your
11 Sep, 2009 Views: 596


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