The Building 54 cafeteria and Pers Hall at Berkeley Lab permanently closed on November 11, 2022 in order to start work on the Seismic Safety and Modernization (SSM) project. Part of the Lab’s long-planned modernization effort, the SSM project will create a modern, flexible space to meet Berkeley … [Read more...] about Research Library Status
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LBLnet Maintenance Outages, Dec. 2022
LBLnet is planning several maintenance tasks in almost all buildings over the Holidays and Curtailment period from December 27-29, 2022. We will be installing updated software on many of our network devices. No IT-Managed data center networks should be affected. Dates: Tuesday, December 27, … [Read more...] about LBLnet Maintenance Outages, Dec. 2022
Zoom Scheduler Issues (Resolved)
December 15, 2022 Zoom started rolling out the hotfix for the Zoom Scheduler this morning. The issue persists with the Firefox Browser. Some users may need to clear browsing data (cache) and relaunch Chrome for the Make it a Zoom Meeting button to reappear. This is a gradual … [Read more...] about Zoom Scheduler Issues (Resolved)
Kenneth Harper, IT Intern & Help Desk Specialist
Robust technical computer support and infrastructure is an integral part of the toolkit of operations services offered by the Information Technology (IT) Division to support Berkeley Lab's research portfolio. As technological growth continues at a rapid pace, IT staff aim to keep up with emergent … [Read more...] about Kenneth Harper, IT Intern & Help Desk Specialist
Google Workspace Updates, November 2022
Try using the new Timeline feature in Google Sheets to manage projects and tasks. Go to Insert > Timeline to add an interactive layer in another tab. Note that you must have at least one column of data in date format to use the option. View the support page for working with Timeline View in … [Read more...] about Google Workspace Updates, November 2022
D-Lab Training — Strike Impact
Due to the ongoing strike, the IT D-Lab training workshops are canceled. D-Lab's capacity to address requests is limited so the front desk is closed until further notice. Expect delays until the student strike concludes. Updated to include University of California press release (November 29, … [Read more...] about D-Lab Training — Strike Impact
Use Caution Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura
Author: Tap L Apple released a new operating system, macOS Ventura, on October 24, 2022. Review tips from IT for a successful system upgrade. The IT Support Services group recommends Berkeley Lab users exercise caution before upgrading to macOS Ventura. Please review the following … [Read more...] about Use Caution Before Upgrading to macOS Ventura
Tuyo Davis, IT Support Technician Intern
The IT Support Services Internships Program recruits students from colleges throughout the local San Francisco Bay Area region to provide technical computer support to the Berkeley Lab community. Students gain practical on the job training and experience while enrolled in an academic program and … [Read more...] about Tuyo Davis, IT Support Technician Intern
Federal Transition from Paper to Electronic Records
The Records Management Office (RMO), formerly Archives & Records, is responsible for the transfer, retrieval, and destruction of Laboratory documents and materials created in the course of business and scientific research. In an effort to modernize federal agencies’ business processes and record … [Read more...] about Federal Transition from Paper to Electronic Records
Blocked Access to the Lab Network
Open collaboration and teamwork is an integral aspect of Berkeley Lab culture. Cyber Security's goal is to safely remove barriers to scientific research and enable full participation for all Lab staff and affiliates, including remote and international users. To maintain the integrity of our complex … [Read more...] about Blocked Access to the Lab Network
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