Library Services During Building Transformation Project

We apologize for any disruptions over summer as we move our collections, technology, and staff back into the Kennedy Library building in time to reopen on September 15, 2025!

The Kennedy Library building will reopen on September 15, 2025. The temporary library service point in Crandall Gym closed permanently on June 13, 2025 at 5pm. 

You can search the FAQ above or browse below for information and relevant contacts for help and services still available. 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).  You can also return items during open hours at the Crandall Gym (but be advised Crandall closes forever on June 13 at 5pm). 

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

For alternative study spaces, view Temporary Locations. 

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

For computers labs provided by Information Technology Services 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.

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.

Access to Physical Collections 

Books and materials can be requested over summer through OneSearch and will be delivered to the Library PickUp Lockers.  Please understand that there may be some delays due to the move.

Special Collections and Archives

• Over summer Special Collections and Archives will be unable to provide physical access to materials.  You can still contact the expert staff with queries at archives@calpoly.edu but please be advised that responses may take longer due to the operation of moving back into the Kennedy Library building.