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 Library Closures:
- Tuesday, June 24th at 1pm - Friday, August 1st for renovations. We reopen Monday, August 4th
- Monday, August 11th - Friday, August 15th
- The library closes at 3:30pm on Tuesday, September 9th
- The library opens at 2pm on Friday, October 3rd
Election Resources
Visit the Go Bears! Go Vote! Libguide for voter information and election resources.
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.
