Privileges Desk

Contact the Privileges Desk for information about accessing and borrowing materials from the UC Berkeley Library’s expansive collections, to learn about your responsibilities, and to get your questions on these topics answered. 

From Dec. 4 to Dec. 15, 2023, in-person Privileges Desk services are by appointment only (no phone service). During this time, patrons may schedule an appointment on our appointments website.

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Doe Library

About

The Privileges Desk:

  • Answers questions about access and privileges.
  • Issues and renews library cards.
  • Collects fines and fees, accepts book replacements for items from the Main (Gardner) Stacks and Moffitt Library.
  • Reserves study carrels for graduate students, visiting scholars, and postdocs.

Privileges services are also provided remotely via email: privdesk@library.berkeley.edu.

Have questions? Experiencing issues? Check out these FAQs on access and privileges, or contact us.

Hours

Nov 26 - Dec 2
Location Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
Privileges Desk 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. Closed
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Contact

Location

Doe Library exterior
Doe Library, floor 1
University of California
Berkeley, CA 94720-6000
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510-642-3403
privdesk@library.berkeley.edu
Floor plan (PDF)

This location is wheelchair accessible.