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Frequently asked questions
When is the Library open?
On our Library Hours page, you can see today's hours for all the UC Berkeley libraries and select a future date. Subject library homepages also display current hours.
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Berkeley is in the Pacific Time Zone.
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Hours vary by library and change during the academic year.
How do I find out about library events and exhibits?
We have a calendar of events that lists classes, exhibits, readings and more from across the UCB libraries. You can also subscribe to RSS feeds for several categories of events.
How do I visit Bancroft Library?
Find helpful hints for planning a visit to The Bancroft Library.
Visiting The Bancroft Library: FAQ
Includes information on how to:
- Find materials
- Request materials
- Create an Aeon account
- Visit the Reading Room
I'm a graduate student, are there places in the Main Stacks that I can reserve as a study area?
If you're a currently registered graduate student, long term study carrels are available through the academic year (end of Summer Session). For more information, see Main (Gardner) Stacks Study Carrels.
Is there a list of wheelchair accessible computers in the Libraries?
All libraries have at least one wheelchair-accessible station. Please visit our Library contacts for users with disabilities page for more information.
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UC Berkeley’s libraries provide a broad range of services, and most are open to the public.
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Policies
The goal for all policies in the Library is to further excellence in the collections and services we offer and to create an environment that is welcoming and productive for our users. Library policies support the policies and priorities set by the campus and the Berkeley system, and are in alignment with state and federal regulations and requirements.
Study spaces
UC Berkeley’s libraries offer a variety of places to study, from quiet spaces — perfect for focused, solitary work — to collaborative areas, where discussion is perfectly OK.
See which libraries offer places to study, or book a reservable study room.