About the Library
The Library Building currently has restricted access. For more information on available spaces and services, please see our Library Resources and Services Available in Winter/Spring 2021 guide, or contact the Library using our 24/7 Ask a Librarian service.

J. Paul Leonard Library
1630 Holloway Ave, San Francisco CA 94132
The mission of the J. Paul Leonard Library is to empower its University constituency with lifelong learning skills to identify, find, evaluate, use and communicate information in promotion of excellence in scholarship, knowledge and understanding.
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Borrowing
Please click for updates on laptop availability, and returning laptops.
No need to worry about due dates, library fines or returning books while SF State and the Library remained closed for normal services. Due dates will be automatically extended.
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- Overdue fines & other fees
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- Borrowing items from other libraries. (CSU+, ILLiad)
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