| General Information About the Library | ||
| THE COLLECTION | ||
| The
Physics-Astronomy
Library,
is
one
of
eight
science
libraries
on
the
UC
Berkeley
Campus, it
serves
the
Departments
of
Physics
and
Astronomy,
Physical
Sciences
Division
of
the
College
of
Letters & Science,
the
campus
and
community.
The
research-level
collection
includes
materials
in
all
formats
in
the
areas
of
astronomy,
physics,
astrophysics,
cosmology;
atomic,
molecular
and
optical
physics;
condensed
matter;
experimental
particle
physics;
theoretical
high
energy
physics,
nonlinear
dynamics;
galaxies,
planets,
mathematical,
chemical
and
biophysics. Current UCB faculty, students, staff and patrons in the library have systemwide access to licensed electronic resources such as scholarly journals, electronic books, print journals and books, abstracts, indexes, data and citation management software. The Library collects videos and DVDs of colloquia and visiting lecturers and is streaming older videos. Most material is shelved in open stacks. Current & bound periodicals are in alphabetical order with a few selected titles on reserve at the Circulation Desk. Books and folios (oversized books) are shelved in Library of Congress call number order. |
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| ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION | ||
| The
Physics-Astronomy
Library,
is
a
subject
branch
of
the
University
of
California,
Berkeley
Library
system.
All
Users
are
welcome
to
browse
the
collection,
use
library
materials
and
the
library
computers.
Only
users
with
valid,
current
UC
Berkeley
student,
faculty
or
staff
CalNet
photo
ID
or
current
Library
cards
issued
by
the Library
Privileges
Desk in
the
Main
(Doe)
Library
may
borrow
library
materials.
Service
priority
is
given
to
UC
students,
faculty
and
staff.
You
may
be
asked
to
show
UCB
campus
identification. |
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| DIRECTIONS TO THE LIBRARY: | ||
| Our address is: 351 Le Conte Hall. We are located on the 3rd floor of Le Conte Hall, in the center of campus and adjacent to the Campanile. Map. Our circulation desk phone number is: 510.642.3122; it is answered during open hours. | ||
| DIRECTIONS TO THE CAMPUS: | ||
See Visiting & getting
around, or
go
to
the
Visitor
Center
at
101
University
Hall,
2200
University
Ave,
located
at
the
corner
of
University
Avenue
and
Oxford
Street.
[Google
map] |
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| RESEARCH & REFERENCE ADVISORY: | ||
| During
the
regular
academic
semesters
the
Reference
Librarian
is
available,
Monday
-
Friday. Hours
are
posted
on
the
homepage.
Reference
service
is
available
by
phone
(510.643.7662),
email:
skoskine@library.berkeley.edu
or
IM
chat. |
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| RESOURCES IN OTHER LIBRARIES: | ||
| visit: Science
Libraries@UC
Berkeley visit: the full list of Collections+ |
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| NRLF / STORAGE (Northern Regional Library Facility) | ||
| Many
older
books
and
journals
in
the
Physics-Astronomy
Library
collection
are
in
off-campus storage
due
to
lack
of
space
and
infrequent
use.
Library
card
holders
and
UCB
students,
staff
and
faculty
may
request
materials
from NRLF using OskiCat or
complete
a
request
form
at
the
circulation
desk.
Retrieval
usually
requires
1-2
days,
excluding
weekends.
Holders
of
valid
UC
library
borrower's
cards
may
visit
NRLF
in
person. Shuttle
bus
service to
go
to
NRLF
is
available. |
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| INTERNET ACCESS & COMPUTER USAGE - Conditions of Use and Licensing Restrictions for Electronic Resources, | ||
| On Campus: | ||
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Library computers allow access to library resources available on campus. CalNet ID is required for full Internet access. Research access is available to all visitors including catalogs, article databases and licensed library resources, as well as website's in the .edu, .gov, and .org domains (details | local alternatives for Internet access). | |
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Wireless Internet access is available for current UC Berkeley students, staff and faculty through AirBears. | |
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| OFF CAMPUS ACCESS: is available to current students, staff and faculty. | ||
|
Proxy Service allows authorized UC Berkeley (current students, staff and faculty) users to gain remote access (from off campus) to electronic resources licensed by the UC Berkeley Library. Use this link for current configuration directions. | |
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VPN (Virtual Private Network) Service. Use this link for installation & directions. After you install on your computer, log-in with a CalNet ID to establish a secure connection with the campus network. For more information, see our VPN FAQ. | |
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| COMPUTER USE POLICIES: Physics-Astronomy Library computer use policies: | ||
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Limit your search time to 20 minutes when others are waiting. | |
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Limit personal email, general surfing and other non-research use | |
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Please be observant and comply with staff announcements. | |
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Do
not
tamper
with
computers
(i.e.
add
software,
change
configurations,
by
pass
system
restrictions). Loss of privilege is a consequence of tampering. |
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|
Playing
games
is
prohibited. |
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| Computer, Internet and Electronic Resources Information: | ||
| UC
Berkeley
Library
Computer
Use
Policy Conditions of Use and Restrictions for Electronic Resources UC Berkeley Computer Use Policy Computers in the UC Berkeley Libraries - guide |
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| SCANNING, PRINTING & COMPUTER FACILITIES - NEW Services!! | ||
| The
Library
has
1
self-service
scanner and printer. The
public
PCs
print
to
the
printer server. You may scan to a flash drive or the printer. Scanning & Printing in the Libraries. UCB Students, Faculty and Staff use your CAL1 CARD. You can add scanner/printer funds at CAL1 Card Services. (https://services.housing.berkeley.edu/c1c/static/index.htm) |
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| Visitors: Ask for a Cal1 Guest Card at the circulation desk or the Copy Services Window at Moffitt Library, M-F, 8-5. You will need to log into the internet and add value to your Guest Card with a credit or debit card. |
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| COMPUTER
FACILITIES
on
CAMPUS:
This map shows
computer
labs
where
you
can
use
software
and
print
your
own
documents. These computer labs generally have software and printing available. |
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Contact Us | 351 Le Conte Hall | 510-642-3122
UC Berkeley Library | Department of Astronomy | Department of Physics | University of California, Berkeley
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UC Berkeley Library | Department of Astronomy | Department of Physics | University of California, Berkeley
Copyright © 2011 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Document maintained on server: PHYS. Last updated 12/14/2011. Server manager: Contact