You can still access the UC Berkeley Library’s services and resources during the closure. Here’s how.
Using the Library during COVID-19
Many of our services are now being offered in new ways. To find the latest information on course reserves, book returns, 24/7 online help, and more, visit our Library services and resources during COVID-19 page. The information on that page supersedes all other information on the Library website at this time.
Access Policy
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The Main (Gardner) Stacks contains Doe Library's research collections and is reserved as a primary study area for UC Berkeley students and faculty.
- The Stacks are open to those with a current University of California ID, UC Berkeley Library Card, LBNL badge, or Stanford ID.
- The general public may be permitted into the Main (Gardner) Stacks for research purposes only.
- Request a one day Stack Pass
- Request longer term (up to 3 months) access
- Permission for Stacks access is not automatic. Please direct questions to the Privileges Desk (Doe Library, Gardner Stacks Level A)
- Enter the Main (Gardner) Stacks via Doe Library.
- Members of the general public who are California residents may gain access by purchasing a UC Berkeley Library Card which also confers borrowing privileges. See Library cards for non-UCB patrons.
- Moffitt Library is reserved for the UC Berkeley campus community and is open only to those with a current UC Berkeley ID or gold UC Berkeley Library Card.
General public access is not permitted:
- to Main (Gardner) Stacks for tours, casual visits, or studying with someone else who has access,
- to Moffitt Library, which is restricted to those with a UC Berkeley ID or a gold UC Berkeley Library Card,
- for access to Main (Gardner) Stacks by visitors under the age of 18 years.
Access to Federal, State and International government documents is guaranteed by law.
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