Sciences Division, Bioscience Library Training Room: Use policy

The Bioscience, Natural Resources & Public Health Library Training Room is located inside the library in Room 2189 Valley Life Sciences Building (VLSB). Reservation priority is given to Library instruction sessions that focus on the subject areas of the Life & Health Sciences Division: the Division of Biological Sciences, the College of Natural Resources, the School of Public Health, and the School of Optometry. Other UC Berkeley Library and subject groups may request use of the room after Life & Health Sciences Division Libraries instructional needs are met. Room 2189 is not available for regular class scheduling.

ELIGIBILITY:

Room 2189 may only be used for Library-related authorized events and only for the date and time approved. The Training Room Instructor must be a Library or University instructor and must be present to monitor the room’s use.

Hours of use: Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

RESERVATIONS:

Reservation requests to use Room 2189 should be made in advance through the LHS Division Librarians. Please provide the name, email address, and affiliation of the Instructor, event details, and anticipated audience size. Complete the reservation form and submit it online. You will be contacted regarding approval of your request.

Bioscience Library Training Room Reservation Request Form

Questions should be sent to bios-library@berkeley.edu

During heavy instruction periods (e.g., early- to mid-semester), we may need to limit advance reservations. Although we wish to be accommodating, Library instruction has priority.

ROOM 2189 FEATURES:

• Capacity: 49, including instructor(s)
• Wheelchair accessible
• Wireless access for laptops (requires CalNet ID for access to paywalled licensed resources)
• Instructor technology setup:
  • Video projection system with sound controlled from the instructor's station
  • 1 PC instructor computer and 2 laptop connections (some VGA adaptors available; please check with librarians to confirm)
  • Webcam/microphone
  • Adjustable-height lectern
  • Whiteboard

Apart from the equipment described above, the Library does not supply computer equipment.

ROOM USE AND MAINTENANCE:

To access Room 2189, which is located to the right of the Library entrance, please contact a member of the Library staff. At the end of your session, please contact Library staff again to ensure the room is locked.

The Training Room Instructor is responsible for the room and equipment during the training session. After use, please return all furniture to its original placement, and if the whiteboard was used, be sure to erase it. Please turn off the room projectors and lights, and ensure the room is in a tidy condition. Food is not allowed in the Library Training Room at any time, and signage can only be posted in the Training Room sign holder.

Please note that all campus policies regarding the use of University spaces and equipment apply.