Research 101

Your starter kit for college-level research at Kennedy Library. Advance your research skills with the self-guided tutorials and videos below.

Online Resources

Institutional Research
The Institutional Research Office gathers data and compiles readable and useful reports about Cal Poly, including sizes of entering classes, student demographics, etc. You can also contact them to request information.
Historic Data Available in University Archives
Records prior to 1998 from the Office of Institutional Research are available in the University Archives, including enrollments, demographics, etc.
Mustang News
Keyword searches can take you back through original Mustang News online content.
Cal Poly Student Newspaper Online Archive
Kennedy Library's Special Collections has digitized original printed campus newspaper issues under various titles from 1916 to 2011.
San Luis Obispo Tribune
The Tribune contains many stories about Cal Poly. Some access is online, older access is via microform. Click here to view the possibilities.
Cal Poly History in University Archives
A brief history of Cal Poly with links to photos and other information.
El Rodeo Yearbook and Other Annuals
View digital versions of the El Rodeo Yearbook from 1927-1990! And other annual publications!
Cal Poly Course Catalogs 1903-2015
View course catalogs from 1903-2015 here.
Cal Poly Catalogs 2015 - Present
View archived catalogs from 2015 onward.
Campus Plans (from Campus Facilities)
Historic Campus Plans and Maps in University Archives
More Campus Documents in University Archives
Documents, maps, photographs, sound records, and video that document the history of Cal Poly in the University Archives.
Other Campus Documents
A variety of departmental newsletters, academic senate documents, and more.

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Special Collections
Housed on the fourth floor of Kennedy Library with University Archives, Special collections has a variety of materials including some pertaining to local history.
Cal Poly Web Archive
Since 2015, University Archives has been archiving Cal Poly web content.

Research Guide for Special Collections and University Archives

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