Use bios-library@berkeley.edu for general questions, special collections inquiries, or if you are not sure which librarian is best suited to help you.
Otherwise, email one of us directly, or use our 'schedule a meeting' links below to request a reference appointment.
To access UC Berkeley Library e-journals, e-books, databases, and other subscription resources from off-campus or on wifi networks other than eduroam, UC Berkeley students, faculty and staff can use the following:
Can't find the full text?: If a desired article, book, chapter, etc. is not available online nor in a campus library, Berkeley students, faculty, and staff can place an interlibrary borrowing request. Best bet is to use UC Library Search, and click "Request through Interlibrary Loan" in an item record. For more information, see the Interlibrary Borrowing web page.
If there's a book, journal, or database you think the library should acquire, you can reach out directly to a librarian, or use this form:
Particularly at the beginning of the semester, the Library offers drop-in workshops on topics including citation management, data analysis, and 'Research 101.' You can subscribe to the Library Workshop email list to be notified of upcoming workshops.