Borrowing Books

The Long Library's book stacks are located on the lower level of the library and are self-service. You may retrieve the book(s) you need and take them to the Circulation Desk on the entry level for checkout.

Library borrowing cards

UCB students - use your registration/ID card

UCB faculty - use your Berkeley faculty ID

UCB staff - use your Staff ID card or a library card issued by the Doe Library Privileges Desk

Non-affiliated - inquire about borrowing privileges at the Doe Library Privileges Desk

Presentation of your library borrowing card when checking out materials signals an agreement on your part to abide by library rules and procedures for using and returning items. You will be held responsible for all materials until they have been returned.

Circulation loan periods

Recalling Books Checked-out

Items charged out to another borrower may be recalled by presenting your library card and the title or call number of the item you need at the Circulation Desk. The borrower having the item is emailed requesting its return within 7 days. You will be notified by email when the item is available. If you do not pick up the item by the date indicated, it will be given to the next person on the hold list or returned to the book stacks.

Recalls depend on the cooperation of all library borrowers to make the system work. If you receive a recall notice, please return the item immediately.