UC Berkeley Library

You can still access the UC Berkeley Library’s services and resources during the closure. Here’s how.

Using the Library during COVID-19

During the pandemic, many of our services are being offered in new ways. To find the latest information on course reserves, book returns, 24/7 online help, and more, visit our COVID-19 portal, which provides more up-to-date information than the text below.

Is there a maximum number of times I can renew my books?

Six-month loans are eligible for 7 renewals. All other loan periods are eligible for 11 renewals.

How to renew in OskiCat:

  1. Click the My OskiCat link (top right corner of screen).

  2. Log in with your Library/Cal 1 card number and PIN, or log in via CalNet.

  3. Select the items you wish to renew by checking the boxes in the RENEW column, then clicking the Renew Selected button.

  4. If you wish to renew all your items at once, click the Renew ALL button.
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