Updates

Aug. 14, 2023 | 5:00 p.m.

The Know Your Campus web hub provides information to help navigate life at Cal State La, including academic and technology support, student services, important dates, well-being resources, and activities.

The University Library advises students, faculty, and staff to consult the Health Watch page which provides the latest up-to-date information about vaccinations, COVID-19 testing, campus messages, and other information.

Hours and Building Access

Access to the library is limited to protect our campus community and to stop the spread of COVID-19. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to the library. Visitors from the community are generally not permitted without prior authorization.

For hours of other departments located within the University Library like the Center for Academic Success, ITS, the Graduate Resource Center, and more, please see Library Partners.

Library Support for Online Learning

Library research and instructional services are also provided online. You can access library resources from home using your Cal State LA sign-in information or a VPN.

The library has access to a variety of electronic resources. Below is a brief overview of the types of resources and how you can access them. 

• Librarians are available for research help:

  • Find your librarian

  • Chat with a Cal State LA Librarian (Click yellow chat bubble at bottom right of any page)

• A select amount of Course Reserves are available online

• Subject Research Guides for almost all classes

• Writing & Citing Guide for research papers

• Special Collections and Archives provides reference and digitization/reproduction services and are available for chat or assistance via Zoom

• Mometrix test prep materials to help you prepare for your graduate/professional school exams

• Company, industry, and nonprofit organization information to help with your job search

Study Space Reservations

• Group study rooms and individual study rooms are open and available for reservations for up to 7 days in advance.

• More than one user at a time is permitted per room with an online reservation.

• Food and drink are not permitted, except water in a resealable bottle.

• Study area must be wiped down after use. Please use provided anti-bacterial wipes or see the Library Service Desk on the first floor of Library North.

Checking Out and Returning Materials

• Library collections are open for browsing, and physical items can be checked out in person at the library during our business hours. Items can also be picked up in our library lockers. 

  • Search for an item you want in the OneSearch box on the library’s homepage 

  • If the item is available and is a book or DVD, click "Sign in" at the top of the page 

  • Click the item you want and then click "Request" 

• Board games cannot be checked out at this time.

• To return items, please visit the Library Service Desk on the first floor of Library North

• Also available are the library’s outdoor bookdrops, which are accessible 24 hours a day. Our two bookdrops are located:

  • To the right of the front entrance of Library North

  • Adjacent to the entrance to Café ’47, on the North side of the building.

• If you are unable to return items by their due dates, please contact us.

   

Library Partners

Mental Health Resources

During these uncertain times, it is normal to experience stress and a fear of the unknown. Learn about resources that can help provide financial support, emergency housing, mental health services, and more at WellBeingU.

Contact

• Email: library@calstatela.edu 

• Phone: 323-343-3988 

• Chat: Click the yellow chat icon  in bottom right of all pages 

• Social Media: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube