About the Library
The Library Building is closed. Many resources and services will be unavailable until regular building access resumes. For more information, please see our Library Resources and Services Available During Fall 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.
- Borrowing Materials
- Overdue fines & other fees
- Renewals
- Borrowing items from other libraries. (CSU+, ILLiad)
- Special Borrowers Card
- Borrowing Privileges at Other Libraries
Information for . . .
- Basic Needs and Health Promotion & Wellness
- Downtown campus
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- Sutro Library visitors
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