Most items in the Library collections, with the exception of Special Collections and Archives materials, can be checked out by students, staff and faculty. Valid SF State ID required. Community users and other patrons may be able to borrow items if they qualify for a Special Borrowers Card or by joining Friends of the Library. For more information, see Library Services by Patron Type.
Use OneSearch, on the Library homepage, to discover materials.
Books & Masters Theses
| Material Type | Students | Faculty & Staff | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Pickup Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Collection Books | 16 weeks | 1 year | 30 days (20 max) |
Some titles on 3rd Floor and 4th Floor. Request other titles from the LRS. Checkout on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| Theses | 16 weeks | 1 year | 30 days (20 max) |
Browse on 4th Floor. Checkout on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| CSU+ Items | Up to 16 weeks | Up to 16 weeks | N/A | 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | ||||
Notes
- Graduate Thesis Students and students finishing incompletes may request access from the Library.
- You can only check out items for yourself. You cannot check out items for others, nor can they check out items for you.
Course Reserve Materials
Students may borrow books, media, and other materials placed on course reserves from the Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. Items are also returned to this location.
| Format | Students | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Discover Using | Pickup Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Print Books | 2, 24 or 48 hours | N/A |
OneSearch Course Reserves; Search for Class or Instructor, Find Call Number, Provide to staff at 1st Floor Book Checkout Desk |
1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| Electronic Books | Online in OneSearch, Course Reserves, or Canvas | N/A |
OneSearch Course Reserves; Search for Class or Instructor, Click on title, sign in to view resource. |
N/A |
| Media | 4 hours | N/A |
OneSearch Course Reserves; Search for Class or Instructor, Find Call Number, Provide to staff at 1st Floor Checkout Desk |
1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| Miscellaneous Items (bones, kits, etc.) | 2, 24 or 48 hours | N/A |
OneSearch Course Reserves; Search for Class or Instructor, Find Call Number, Provide to staff at 1st Floor Checkout Desk |
1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| Technology (calculators, headphones, stylus kit) | 4 hours | N/A |
OneSearch Course Reserves; Search for Class or Instructor, Find Call Number, Provide to staff at 1st Floor Checkout Desk |
1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | ||||
Periodicals (Journals, Magazines, Newspapers etc. )
| Format | Students | Faculty & Staff | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Pickup Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | Browse 3rd Floor stacks. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. |
| Bound | 16 weeks | 1 year | 30 days | Request from LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. |
| Microfiche & Microfilm | N/A | N/A | N/A | Library use only. Some titles and viewers are on the 3rd Floor. Request other titles from the LRS. |
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | ||||
Reference Items
| Location | Students | Faculty & Staff | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Pickup Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Floor and 4th Floor | N/A | N/A | N/A | Library use only |
| LRS | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours | Request from the LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. |
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | ||||
Audiovisual Materials
| Format | Students | Faculty & Staff | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Pickup Location | Viewing & Listening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films (16 mm) | 30 days | 60 days | 30 days | Request from LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. | |
| DVDs | 30 days | 60 days | 30 days | Request from LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. | |
| Compact Discs | 30 days | 60 days | 30 days | Request from LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. | Media Listening, 1st Floor |
| Phono Records | 30 days | 60 days | 30 days | Request from LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. | Media Listening, 1st Floor |
| Audio Tapes | 16 weeks | 1 year | 30 days | Request from LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. | Media Listening, 1st Floor |
| Videotapes, Laser Discs | N/A | Consult AT | N/A | ||
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | |||||
Printed Music
| Material type | Students | Faculty & Staff | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Pickup Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music Parts | 16 weeks | 1 year | 30 days | Some titles and viewers on 3rd Floor. Request other titles from the LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. |
| Reference Scores M1-M3 (Monuments) | 16 weeks | 1 year | 30 days | Some titles on 3rd Floor. Request other titles from the LRS. Check out on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk. |
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | ||||
Government Information
| Material type | Students | Faculty & Staff | * FOL, Alum, etc. | Pickup Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Publications | 16 weeks / Some exceptions | 1 year / Some exceptions | 30 days / Some exceptions | Some titles on 3rd Floor. Request other titles from the LRS. Checkout on 1st Floor - Book Checkout & Pickup Desk |
| * Friends of the Library, Alumni Association members and other affiliated users must have a special borrowers barcode. | ||||