Library

Welcome to the IGS Library

Hours

IGS Library Summer 2025 Hours:
Monday through Friday:
  • 9am-5pm
 
Matsui Study Room available for group study. Available 9-5, Monday through Friday! Book here.

The Library Corner (TLC)

The IGS Library is one of the nation’s major collections in public administration, public affairs, and public policy. The library holds more than 400,000 volumes and is a depository for California local government documents.

Upcoming Closures:

  • The library is closed from 1pm on Wednesday, June 18- Monday, July 7
  • The library is closed Monday, August 11-Friday, August 15

November 5, 2024 Presidential Election Resources

November 5, Election Results - visit the Go Bears! Go Vote! Libguide

Need Research Assistance?

Library staff are available for research and reference help via phone, email, or video chat.
Please email us at igsl@berkeley.edu with questions or to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment. 

Group and individual study space is available at the IGS Library, Rm. 111

Students with a valid CalNet ID can book the Robert T. Matsui Center for Politics and Public Service Study Room between 9am and 5pm.

The Matsui Study Room can accommodate an individual or a small group. It has a large table (seats ten), plenty of chairs, monitor (HDMI cable included), and a small whiteboard.