Welcome to the Ethnic Studies Library Guide to Online Resources! This guide will give an overview of online resources available through UC Berkeley and open-access resources for research. This guide was specifically designed to support the campus community during campus closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Ethnic Studies Library has reopened to the public as of August 25, 2021. Check our website for more information.
Please refer back to this guide as it will be continuously updated.
Please check the UC Berkeley Libraries COVID-19 Portal for current updates.
Access UC Library Search directly or from the Library homepage to find most (what isn't included?) books, articles, media, archival collections, and more from:
Sign in to view all results and to manage your:
Off campus? Use the proxy or the VPN for full access. (You may be prompted to sign in again.)
There are dozens of library guides available online that can help guide you to the recommended databases and resources in every subject specialty. To find the full list of library guides, visit https://guides.lib.berkeley.edu/. Below are some recommended library guides in Ethnic Studies as well as for specific software that is helpful during this time.
Subject Guides:
Technological Support Guides:
Don't hesitate to reach out to a librarian for help by e-mailing them or scheduling a Calendly appointment which can be held remotely. Please note that phone numbers will not work at this time as they are for the offices and the campus is closed.
The Ethnic Studies librarians contact information and Calendly links can be found at eslibrary.berkeley.edu/staff.
