The iSchool's home is South Hall. Built in 1873 and situated in the heart of campus, South Hall is Berkeley's oldest building. Its charming architectural style and spacious hallways create an atmosphere that encourages faculty, students, and staff to mingle and interact, giving the iSchool the feel of a small school in the center of a vibrant world-class public university. A wide array of facilities are available to the iSchool community within South Hall and across the campus.

Teaching Facilities

The primary classroom is 202 South Hall, also known as the FlexLab. Tables and chairs can be quickly reconfigured in this room to accommodate a variety of scenarios, including lectures and group collaboration. Large-screen projectors and an audio system are built in. Ethernet network jacks and power monuments are distributed throughout the seating area. A number of smaller classrooms are also used. Wireless networking is available in all classrooms, including the FlexLab.

Computing Facilities

Computing & Information Services (CIS), comprising several full-time and student staff members, provides computing support for the iSchool community. A wide range of applications and services are available to meet the diverse needs of faculty, students, and staff. The primary computing lab, located in 210 South Hall, offers students access to desktops running Microsoft Windows and Linux. A number of other spaces are available in South Hall for students to work individually or collaborate on group projects. Wired and wireless networking are available throughout the building.

Libraries

South Hall is adjacent to Doe Library, the main branch of Berkeley's library system, which contains one of the finest research collections in the country. More than 20 subject specialty libraries spread across campus are also available to members of the iSchool community.