Library Guides: Optometry and Vision Sciences Faculty Resources: Help

Access to Online Library Resources & Help

Set up your off-campus access to library resources (databases, online journals, etc.) using the Library proxy or Library VPN.
(This page has both set-up and troubleshooting information).

UCB Wi-Fi Options include Eduroam and Berkeley-Visitor:
Eduroam, the preferred network for UCB, allows you to access UC Berkeley online resources both at UCB, and while at participating institutions worldwide.
Eduroam requires you to set a WiFi Key.
Berkeley-Visitor, UCB's public WiFi network, requires CalNet authentication each time you try to access a licensed resource.

Need help with the above? Students may contact Student Tech Services at 510-642-4357 or sts-help@berkeley.edu; anyone may contact the Library reference service.

Reference Services:

Email a Life & Health Sciences Librarian to schedule a meeting (in person or Zoom) for help with researching a topic, finding online articles, books, data, etc., citation management, etc.
"Ask a Librarian" 24/7 Chat reference is also available at Reference Service link, above.

Writing Help @UCB

Here is a short list of sources of writing help available to UC Berkeley students, staff, and faculty:

Purdue OWL
Excellent collection of guides on writing, including citing/attribution, citation styles, grammar and punctuation, academic writing, and much more.
Berkeley Writing: College Writing Programs
"Our philosophy includes small class size, careful attention to building your critical reading and thinking skills along with your writing, personalized attention, and a great deal of practice writing and revising." Website has a Writing Resources Database.
Graduate Writing Center, Berkeley Graduate Division
Assists graduate students in the development of academic skills necessary to successfully complete their programs and prepare for future positions. Workshops and online consultations are offered on topics such as academic writing, grant writing, dissertation writing, thesis writing, editing, and preparing articles for publication, in addition to writing groups and individual consultations.
Nature Masterclass on Scientific Writing and Publishing
For Postdocs, Visiting Scholars, and Visiting Student Researchers with active, approved appointments, and current UC Berkeley graduate students who are new to publishing or wish to refresh their skills. Part 1: Writing a Research Paper; Part 2: Publishing a Research Paper; Part 3: Writing and Publishing a Review Paper. Offered by Visiting Researcher Scholar and Postdoc Affairs (VSPA) program; complete this form to gain access.

IEEE English for Technical Professionals This link opens in a new window
An interactive course to advance technical communications skills when speaking, reading, and writing English. Replaces IEEE English for Engineers.

Subject Specialty Librarians

There are dozens of librarian subject specialists at UC Berkeley.

Here is a list, by subject.

Ask a Librarian 24/7 Chat

Library Workshop Calendar

Check the Library Workshops Calendar for classes on conducting research from home, citation management programs (e.g., Zotero), creating visualizations, digital publishing and writing, and ... sewing!

D-Lab (350 Barrows Hall)

D-Lab helps UCB faculty, staff, and graduate students with in-depth consulting and advising regarding research design, data analysis, data management, and related techniques and technologies. All training and consulting is free for the UCB community.

D-Lab Calendar

Help with Urgent Student Needs

More information may be found on the UCB Basics Needs website, the Berkeley Support Portal (for students, staff, & faculty), and the Dean of Students Well-Being website.

for quick links to several urgent needs resources.

Mental Health

Start here IF YOU ARE SUICIDAL, or Know Someone Who is Suicidal (Or, call 9-1-1, or UCPD Emergency at (510) 642-3333 from a cell phone if you are on or near campus).
Urgent After Hours Assistance.
Counseling services at UCB.

Urgent Medical Needs

Urgent Care at the Tang Center (On Campus).
Urgent After Hours Assistance (UHS); or call (510) 642-2000.
Local Emergency and Urgent Care Centers (Off Campus).

Sexual Violence/Sexual Harassment

Addressing Sexual Violence & Sexual Harassment: Get help, file a report, support a survivor, and more.
PATH to Care Center: Affirming, empowering, and confidential support for survivors (24/7 Care Line: 510-643-2005).
UHS: Sexual Assault and Rape: What to do if you are sexually assaulted, helping a friend, etc.

LGBTQ+/Gender Issues

GenEq: I Need Assistance: UCB's Gender Equity Resource Center will help with coming out, gender transition, and more.

Emergency Food

UC Berkeley Food Pantry: Emergency food and more.
Other local food/food insecurity resources.

Emergency Cash

Short-Term Emergency Loan: For UCB students.
Emergency and Other Grants: For undocumented Dreamers.
More information on all manner of finances, money, aid/scholarships, budgeting, etc. may be found on the Bears for Financial Success website.

Emergency Housing

Short-Term Transitional Housing: For newly admitted undergraduate students, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, or visiting scholars.
Other local housing/homelessness resources.
The PATH to Care Center arranges immediate relocation post-sexual assault, as well as help with long-term safe housing.

Undocumented Support

Legal Support at Cal: Appointments for students.
Legal FAQ: Information on traveling, driver's license, background checks, and more.

Accommodations/Disabilities

Disabled Students' Program Quick Guide: Extensive, student-maintained list of accommodations and many other UCB resources.
Disability Access & Compliance: Report a barrier; Request communications accommodations; Request mobility access.

Back-Up Childcare

Back-Up Childcare: Highly-subsidized in-home and center-based back-up child care for UC Berkeley student parents.

Academic Accommodations

Academic Accommodations Hub: Information on Classroom climate; Academic integrity and honor code; Academic accommodations; Support resources; Conflict resolution and troubleshooting.

Disputes with the University

Student Advocate’s Office: Free and confidential student service that can provide you with assistance in matters of student conduct, grade appeals, financial aid, and more.

Report an Incident

Berkeley Diversity: Incident Reporting Forms: Report a specific incident or act of intolerance, hate, harassment or exclusion at any of the Berkeley campus or UC-systemwide resources listed here: hate incidents, grievances, whistle-blowing, discrimination, sexual violence, etc.

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