Due to increased weekend building security in McCone Hall, the building and the Earth Sciences and Map Library are no longer open on weekends.

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Due to limited study space and ongoing construction work,  the Law Library will be open to Berkeley law students only during law school exams, December 5-16.

Other UC Berkeley students who need to conduct legal research during this time may apply for a special pass.

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In these challenging economic times, the library offers a variety of interesting products at attractive prices. Many of these can be bought online -- get your shopping done and still have time to study for finals!

Check out these holiday gift ideas:

• The Library Bookstore offers great prices on a wide range of scholarly and general interest books that are not needed for our collections.
  
  
• For someone who isn't currently affiliated with the University, membership in the California Alumni Association provides a number of benefits, including the ability to get a Library Borrower's Card at no extra charge.
  
  
• Anyone who uses our photocopiers, or prints from the public computers, will appreciate a Copy Card. It's like a BART ticket -- add as much value as you want!
  
  
• For the bibliophile on your list, the Bancroft Library offers a variety of publications and other items including cards, posters, and T-shirts.
  
  
• People with an altruistic turn of mind will enjoy knowing that you've made a gift to the library in their honor. 
  
  
• We've even got stocking stuffers! The Copy Center in Moffitt Library offers pencils, notepads, computer disks, and other useful items.
  

Finally, if you need a break after all this shopping, we recommend a visit to the Free Speech Movement Café.

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