Library Services During Building Transformation Project

The Kennedy Library building remains closed for its two-year transformation. It is on track to re-open in Fall 2025.  Though there is no access to the Kennedy building, key services are still available. There are two temporary library service points, one in Crandall Gym (bldg. 60) and one in Graphic Arts (bldg. 26). For details of services and service point hours, view the "Library Service Locations" tab.

Immediately below, please find updated information for general questions, and contact information for other queries. And remember, for any type of question, you can always use 24/7 Live Chat Help.  

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You can return materials anytime in book drops located in the H10 parking lot across the street from the Kennedy building, or on Dexter Plaza (near Subway), or during open hours at the Crandall Gym Library Service Point. 

Request options in OneSearch for books and other physical items route delivery to the Library Pickup Lockers on Dexter Plaza (near Subway).  See the Library Pickup Lockers page on this guide for details about the pickup lockers. 

To learn about alternative study spaces, view Temporary Locations. You can use the Waitz App to view realtime occupancy of some alternate study spaces.  Download Waitz for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

For student printing at self-service kiosks on campus, view Mustang Prints.  For other printing options, view Cal Poly Print and Copy.

For computers and software available at UU view Computer Labs.

If you have a question for a specific library unit, you can use the emails or phones below.

Questions about fines, book checkouts, and your library account: circulation@calpoly.edu  or call 805-756-5760

Questions about Interlibrary Loan requests: ils@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-1222

Questions about Special Collections and Archives: archives@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-2305

Questions for Librarians and Specialists: https://lib.calpoly.edu/teams/specialists/

Questions about GIS/Data: https://guides.lib.calpoly.edu/DPL

Questions about tech checkout/returns (run by campus ITS, in bldg 80): Tech Rentals

If you are not sure where to direct your question, email: library@calpoly.edu 

Thanks for your patience, and we look forward to reconnecting with you in our new service points!  You can learn more about them below.

There are two main library service points, located in Crandall Gym (bldg. 60) and Graphic Arts (bldg. 26).   Research Help, Data and GIS help, e-reserves help and small tech checkout are available in Crandall.  Special Collections provides service in Graphic Arts. This page provides precise details of the hours, collections and services provided at each location.

View All Service Point Hours

Crandall Gym Service Point (Bldg 60, room 100) 

• Checkouts and Returns (805-756-5760)
• Research Help Desk (But  24/7 Online Chat is always open!)
• Data, GIS & Digital Projects Lab (Visit this guide)
• Note: NO self-service printers available in Crandall.  For student self-service printing on campus see Mustang Prints. For other printing options, view Cal Poly Print and Copy.

Collections Available in Crandall

• Architecture Books (NA Call Numbers)
• New Books
• Select Current Architecture Journals
• Select Current Literary Journals
• Teacher's Resource Collection Picture Books
• Teacher's Resource Collection Spanish Books
• Senior Projects on Microfiche

Technology Available for use in Crandall

• 1 Microfilm Reader
• 2 Scanning Stations
• 2 PCs (Prioritized for Searching Library Resources; do not require log-in.). 
• Note: NO self service printers available for use in Crandall. For other printing options, view Cal Poly Print and Copy.

Small Tech Items Available for Short-Term Checkout in Crandall

• Chargers (phone and laptop), calculators, Mice, Adapters, DVD players, etc.
• Call 805-756-5760 to learn if the charger, adapter, calclulator etc. that you need is available.

Seating in Crandall

• Seating in Crandall is very limited.  The priority for the very few seats are for Course Reserves brief review and microform use.

Graphic Arts Service Point (Bldg 26, room 110F): 

• Special Collections and Archives 
• Hours: Tuesday and Thursday by appointment. Please contact archives@calpoly.edu or call 805-756-2305 or visit The Special Collections and Archives Guide.  There may be some disruptions to this service as the unit is beginning to move its collections back into the Kennedy Library.

In addition to these service points, library administrators and librarians are in Chase Hall (Bldg 115). 

Maps and more information on the transformation project can be found below.  

Access to Physical Collections 

Books and materials can be requested through OneSearch and will be delivered to the Library PickUp Lockers.  Items not held in Crandall are still listed in OneSearch and can be requested from other libraries. 

Collections Available in Crandall

• Architecture Books (NA Call Numbers)
• New Books
• Select Current Architecture Journals
• Select Current Literary Journals 
• Teacher's Resource Collection Picture Books
• Teacher's Resource Collection Spanish Books
• Senior Projects on Microfiche 

Special Collections and Archives

• Make an appointment to view materials in their service point in Graphic Communications (Bldg. 26).  A limited disruption in service is anticipated during April and May in preparation for the move back to the Kennedy building.
• https://guides.lib.calpoly.edu/archives