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The Bancroft Library

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About

The Bancroft Library is the primary special collections library at the University of California, Berkeley.  One of the largest and most heavily used libraries of manuscripts, rare books, and unique materials in the United States, Bancroft supports major research and instructional activities and plays a leading role in the development of the University's research collections.  Read more...

Services

Library service: 
Reference Desk
Phone: 
510-642-6481
Email: 
bancref@library.berkeley.edu
Library service: 
Administrative Office
Phone: 
510-642-3781
Email: 
bancroft@library.berkeley.edu
Library service: 
Circulation Desk
Phone: 
 
Email: 
banccirc@library.berkeley.edu
Library service: 
Duplication Inquiries
Phone: 
510-643-4594
Email: 
lkirwan@library.berkeley.edu
Library service: 
Permissions Inquiries
Phone: 
510-642-8172
Email: 
phanff@library.berkeley.edu
Library service: 
Class Visits
Phone: 
510-642-6540
Email: 
ltitango@library.berkeley.edu
Library service: 
Security Desk
Phone: 
510-664-4227

Know Before You Visit

The Bancroft Library is a non-circulating library. Researchers conduct their research onsite in the reading room. Please familiarize yourself with the registration procedures and Conditions of Use before you arrive.

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