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Kennedy Library Operations Updates

News and updates related to accessing Library services and collections.

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Service Updates

With Kennedy Library reopened  ...

You can still return materials anytime in book drops located in the H10 parking lot across the street from the Kennedy building or by the library pickup lockers on Dexter Plaza (near Subway).  You may also return items to a drop box on Level 1 of Kennedy Library near the new self-checkout kiosks.  Please note that when the main library is closed access to this inside book drop is limited to users who can access the 24 hour space using their PolyCard.

You can still make requests in OneSearch for books and route delivery to the Library Pickup Lockers on Dexter Plaza (near Subway).  See this guide's Library Pickup Lockers page for locker details.  

You can now download an app to check books out from your phone anywhere inside Kennedy Library. Search apps for Cal Poly Library Self Checkout.

You can now find books on Levels 3-5 of Kennedy Library.  See this guide's Finding Books on the Shelf page for a rough guide to book locations. 

You can access the 24/7 space (Levels 1 AND 2 of the building) if you have an active PolyCard.

You can view the library's full hours here

 

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

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): Tech Rentals