Author: Brian Quigley
ScienceDirect downtime on January 7
ScienceDirect will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Saturday, January 7 for approximately 13 hours during the following times: 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Science IM reference unavailable during winter intersession
Our popular science IM reference service will be unavailable during winter intersession, December 17-January 16.
The collaborative 24/7 Ask a Librarian service will still be available. Ask a Librarian is a chat reference service that connects you to a librarian and emails you a transcript of your chat so you can reference it later.
Winter closure and intersession hours for science libraries
As part of the mandatory campus Winter Holiday Closure and Energy Curtailment Period, all of the UC Berkeley libraries will be closed from Saturday, December 24, 2011 through Sunday, January 1, 2012. Some libraries will reopen on Monday, January 2, but many of the libraries will be closed additional days. Here are the winter closure dates for all the science libraries:
- Bioscience & Natural Resources: closed Dec. 24-Jan. 16
- Chemistry & Chemical Engineering: closed Dec. 22-Jan. 4
- Earth Sciences & Map: closed Dec. 22-Jan. 3
- Engineering: closed Dec. 24-Jan. 1
- Mathematics Statistics: closed Dec. 22-Jan. 3
- Optometry & Health Sciences: closed Dec. 22-Jan. 3
- Physics-Astronomy: closed Dec. 22-Jan. 3
- Public Health: closed Dec. 22-Jan. 2
The science libraries will also have reduced hours for the winter intersession. Please consult the Library Hours page to check the hours for all libraries.
OskiCat and proxy server downtime, early Saturday morning December 17
The following services will be unavailable from 1 am through as late as 4 am on Saturday morning December 17, while we perform scheduled maintenance:
- OskiCat, the UC Berkeley library catalog (including searching, request, and renewal functions).
- UCB call number and availability information in Melvyl.
- Melvyl Request login and My ILL Requests.
- The library proxy server for accessing licensed electronic resources (VPN will still work).
Other than that, our website will not be affected.
ScienceDirect downtime on December 10
ScienceDirect will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on Saturday, December 10 for approximately 13 hours during the following times: 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm.
Science IM reference hours reduced Nov. 28-Dec. 1
Our popular science IM reference service will have reduced hours this week, November 28-December 1: Monday-Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m.
The collaborative 24/7 Ask a Librarian service will still be available. Ask a Librarian is a chat reference service that connects you to a librarian and emails you a transcript of your chat so you can reference it later.
Science IM reference will resume its normal fall semester hours on Monday, December 5: 1:00-5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
OskiCat and proxy server downtime on 11/19
The following services will be unavailable from midnight through as late as 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 19, while we perform scheduled maintenance:
- OskiCat, the UC Berkeley library catalog (including searching, request, and renewal functions).
- UCB call number and availability information in Melvyl.
- The library proxy server for accessing licensed electronic resources (VPN will still work).
Other than that, our website will not be affected.
ITS Library closing early 11/16 and 11/17
The Institute of Transportation Studies Library will be closing at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 16 and at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 17.
The ITS Library will resume normal Fall Semester hours, Tuesday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18.
MAA Reviews free trial
The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) is currently running a free trial of MAA Reviews, its excellent source for reviews of recent mathematics books. Eight new book reviews are posted each week, and there are currently over 3,000 reviews. You can also search for books that have been recommended on the Basic Library List. Next time you want a recommendation for a good introductory book on abstract algebra or differential equations, give the Basic Library List a try. The 1991 Basic Library List is always freely available.
Equitrac refunds extended through September 30
Update: The library has arranged for refunds of unused value on expired Equitrac copy cards (both individual and departmental) to be available through September 30, 2011.
To request a refund on a card that was purchased with an individual’s own funds, bring the card to the Library Business Services office, 110 Doe Library (open Monday-Friday 9am-noon and 1-5pm). You can also make an appointment by sending email to printcopy[at]lists.berkeley.edu.
For “departmental cards” purchased with University funds, there is a different procedure.
Originally posted on the What’s New in the Library Blog.