The Kennedy Library building has closed for its two-year transformation. It is expected 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 offered 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. Print Course Reserves should be returned to Crandall during open hours.
Request options in OneSearch for books and other physical items now route delivery to the Library Pickup Lockers on Dexter Plaza (near Subway). See the Library Pickup Lockers page on this guide for details and instructions for 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.
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.
Library Service Locations and Hours
There are two main library service points, located in Crandall Gym (bldg. 60) and Graphic Arts (bldg. 26). You can access print Course Reserves, Research Help, and Data and GIS help in Crandall. Special Collections provides service in Graphic Arts. This page provides precise details of the hours, collections and services provided at each location.
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
Print Course Reserves
Architecture Books (NA Call Numbers)
New Books
Select Current Architecture Journals
Select Current Literary Journals
Research Help
Teacher's Resource Collection Picture Books
Teacher's Resource Collection Spanish Books
Senior Projects on Microfiche
Print Course Reserves
Technology Available for use in Crandall
2 Microfilm Readers
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.
Books and materials can be requested through OneSearch and will be delivered to the Library PickUp Lockers. Items not in Crandall or retrievable storage are still listed in OneSearch and can be requested from other libraries.
Kennedy Library Retrievable Collection
Based on high use, over 10,000 Kennedy books stored on campus can be requested for delivery to the pickup lockers.
.Collections Available in Crandall
Print Course Reserves
Architecture Books (NA Call Numbers)
New Books
Select Current Architecture Journals
Select Current Literary Journals
Research Help
Teacher's Resource Collection Picture Books
Teacher's Resource Collection Spanish Books
Senior Projects on Microfiche
Print Course Reserves
Print Course Reserves
Available to check out at Crandall Gym.
Special Collections and Archives
Make an appointment to view materials in their service point in Graphic Communications (Bldg. 26).