Many UC Berkeley facilities are accessible to the public.

UC Berkeley Libraries
The UC Berkeley library system is a vast yet easily navigatable resource, with more than 9,000,000 books and 89,750 serial publications (magazines, periodicals, and newspapers), and millions of manuscripts. The system has sound recordings, videos, and rare paintings. It is also a resource which, with a few restrictions, is available to the community. Visitors may use the library's online catalogs, CD-ROM stations, microfilm readers, and collections on site at no charge. To use the main stacks and Moffit Library collections, visitors must obtain a courtesy day-use pass from the Research and Information Service Center on the first floor of Doe Library. A valid photo ID is required. The Bancroft Library requires two pieces of identification

The Library offers free drop-in classes on using the library catalogs and Internet resources.  Schedules are available online

Conference Facilities, Meeting Rooms, and Housing
Conference facilities are available year-round at UC Berkeley's Clark Kerr Campus and other campus locations, and also during the summer months at a number of student residence halls. For more information, contact: Conference Services, 2601 Warring Street #2288, Berkeley, California 94720-2288, (510) 642-4444.

Other conference, meeting, and/or housing facilities include

• Alumni House
• ASUC Martin Luther King, Jr. Student Union
• Faculty Club
• Haas Clubhouse
• International House
• Lipman Room
• Women's Faculty Club

Visit the Meeting Facilities and Visitor Services section of the Cal in the Community website for additional information.

Recreational Facilities
The Department of Recreational Sports offers a wide range of leisure and competitive activities for Cal students, faculty, staff, and community members. Local residents may access some of the most complete recreational sports facilities in the Bay Area, including four gymnasiums; four swimming facilities; three weight rooms; squash, handball, racquetball, and tennis courts; a martial arts room; and two 440 yard tracks.

Major athletic and recreational facilities include the Recreational Sports Facility, Haas Pavilion, Hearst Gymnasium, Spieker Aquatics Facility, Memorial Stadium, Edwards Track Stadium, Witter Rugby Field, Strawberry Canyon Recreation Area, the Golden Bear Recreation Center, and People's Park.

Registered Cal students can use most of these facilities free of charge during the academic year. University faculty and staff and community members can use these facilities for a fee. Most campus athletic fields, tennis courts, and tracks are available for public use, though only Cal students and Cal Rec Club members can reserve them in advance.

People's Park provides recreational facilities for UC students, staff, neighbors, and the community. Facilities and activities include a basketball court, expansive lawn, community gardening. Equipment and board games can be borrowed. The park has a stage with access to electric power. The park may be reserved for special events at no cost through a simple permit process. For more information, call the People's Park office at 642-3255 or e-mail pplspark@berkeley.edu

The University of California, Berkeley, with over 14,000 employees, is the largest employer in the City of Berkeley and one of the largest in the region. The campus has a long standing commitment to promote local hiring and to work with programs in the neighboring community to recruit qualified candidates for campus job openings.

Non-Academic Positions
Non-academic position applications (academic positions are processed by individual campus departments) are processed by the campus Office of Human Resources.  The best way to search and apply for open positions is through eRecruit, an online process.  You will need an e-mail address.  If you don't have a computer or e-mail address, you can receive assistance at the Employment Unit located in the basement of University Hall. Although the best way to apply is by computer, if you are unable to to that, you may contact the reception desk at 510-643-4443 for assistance.  If you need special access, call the TDD at 510-643-462.

Temporary Employment
UC Berkeley no longer accepts applications for a temporary pool. However, the University often has temporary job opportunities available online, including limited appointments and contract positions. We encourage anyone who is interested to check the website frequently - new jobs are posted nearly every day.

The Career Center
The Career Center has a job listing service that helps employers fill short term projects, part-time or summer jobs, and career opportunities. Positions are posted for UC Berkeley students and alumni. The Center also conducts job fairs and an on-campus recruitment program to help employers connect with UC students and alumni. For more information, contact: The Career Center, 2111 Bancroft Avenue #4350, Berkeley, California 94720-4350, Attention: Job and Internship Processing, (510) 642-0909 or visit the Employer Services page on the Career Center website.

To conduct on-campus-recruiting, call (510) 642-0464. For further information concerning the Career Center and on-campus job fairs, call (510) 642-0441.

Other Resources
To place a classified ad in the Daily Californian, call (510) 548-8300 or e-mail: classies@dailycal.org.

Work-study is a campus-based jobs program for students with financial need, administered by the Financial Aid Office. To advertise a work study position, call (510) 642-5625.

Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions
Undergraduate application packets are available in most California high schools and community colleges or can be picked up at any University of California campus (there is a common application form for all nine UC campuses at the undergraduate level). The application deadline is in November for admission in the fall semester of the following year.   Graduate level applicants should write to the department of interest for for specific application information.

Visit the Applying to Berkeley gateway web page for information and referrals.

UC Berkeley Extension
Since 1891, UC Berkeley Extension has been creating bridges between the public and the University. UC Berkeley Extension offers more than 3,000 college credit, professional credit, and non credit courses to the public. With centers in Berkeley, Fremont, Oakland, Redwood City, San Francisco, and San Ramon Berkeley Extension is a critical component of continuing education. Course catalogs and enrollment forms can be picked up from the office, and are available on-line. To request an application or enroll, contact: UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Avenue #7020, Berkeley, California 94720-7020, (510) 642-4111.

Founded in 1967, the Cal Corps Public Service Center is a clearinghouse for student volunteerism.  Each year thousands of UC Berkeley students serve the community.  They give haircuts to the homeless, hold musical performances in convalescent homes, teach dental hygiene to children in the Head Start program, tutor new and recent immigrants on the duties and rights of citizenship, and work with high school students prepping for the SATs.  Cal students also volunteer through sororities, fraternities, service groups, clubs, and service-learning classes.

To list your community volunteer opportunity with Cal Corps or for more information, contact: Cal Corps Public Service Center, 505 Eshleman Hall , #4550, Berkeley, California 94720-4550, (510) 642-3916, or e-mail ccorps@uclink.berkeley.edu

Visit the Volunteer and Community Services section of Cal in the Community website for additional information on campus outreach programs.

The facilities of the University of California, Berkeley, cannot be used for commercial purposes without prior approval.

The Office of Small Business Development conducts periodic trade fairs that bring small businesses to the Berkeley campus, publishes a "Small Business Vendor Directory" for campus departments, and markets the directory to the business community.

The Office of Small Business Development (OSBD) website provides information on how to become a UC Berkeley vendor.  For more information, call (510) 642-6347.

Excess, Surplus, and Salvage, a unit of the Department of Property Management, is responsible for disposing of excess University equipment and/or supplies. Disposal is achieved through sales of surplus items, reuse, recycle, and disposal. 

Available items can include automobiles, electronics, computers, monitors, copiers, laboratory equipment, bicycles, office furniture, jewelry, athletic goods, cameras, calculators, and other miscellaneous articles.

The salvage store, located at 6701 San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley, is open to the general public Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00-11:30 am and 1:00-3:00pm.  Auctions are held on Tuedsays and Thursdaysat 9:30 am.

For more information, call Excess, Surplus, and Salvage at (510) 642-1186.

The Capital Projects unit of the Department of Facilities Services provides construction project information including temporary access interruptions and planning, information, and meeting notices. 

For further information visit the Facilities Services website, e-mail cpquestions@cp.berkeley.edu, or call (510-643-4793).

UC Berkeley's Public Affairs Office maintains an online list of selected faculty experts.  Additional experts can be found by contacting Public Affairs Media Relations staff or calling (510) 642-6734.

There are many ways for Cal students to get involved in local community and civic affairs:

Get to know your city government.
The City of Berkeley operates under a "council-manager" form of government. The legislative branch, the City Council, appoints the City Manager whose responsibilities include enforcement of ordinances and preparation of the annual budget, along with administration and coordination of the City's operations.

Explore a civic internship
The Cal in Berkeley Student Internship Program places Cal students in internships with local government and nonprofits in conjunction with a weekly for-credit seminar.  For more information, call (510) 643-0307.

Serve on a city board, commission, or task force
There are over 40 City of Berkeley boards and commissions that meet regularly and advise the City government on a wide range of public policy issues and constituent concerns. Board and Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and Councilmembers.

Volunteer locally
The Cal Corps Public Service Center on campus links UC Berkeley students with the community in literally hundreds of ways and provides information about volunteer opportunities.  Each year over 10,000 Cal students volunteer their time to help local community-based organizations, schools, and others. 
Service-learning courses offer opportunities for community service as part of the course requirements.

Participate in your neighborhood association
There are several neighborhood associations in the immediate campus area and many more throughout the City of Berkeley that meet regularly to discuss resident concerns.  These groups are a great way to meet your neighbors and build community. For information on neighborhood associations in your area, visit the City of Berkeley neighborhood organizations webpage or call the UC Office of Community Relations at (510) 643-5299.

Register to vote
Voter registration applications can be picked up at any post office, public library, or fire station, or you can have one mailed to you by contacting the Registrar of Voters at (510) 272-6973 or the League of Women Voters.  There is also an election information page on the City of Berkeley website.