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Mark Bieraugel, the longtime librarian for OCOB, retired in June, 2025. For help please use our FAQ for simple answers. Or use 24/7 Live chat , where many questions can be answered immediately but more complex ones can be triaged to Cal Poly librarians for follow-up.
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