Library Services by Patron Type
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Overview of Library services by patron type. Select the patron group that most closely matches your status: Students, Faculty, Staff, Other Affiliated or General Public. For more detailed information please ask at one of the Library Help Desks.
Borrowing and Collection Access
Loan period for books, use of CSU+ and ILLiad, off-campus access to databases and more.
| Patron Type | ID Required | Books | Current Periodicals | Gov Pubs | CSU+ / ILLiad | Renewals | Remote Access to DBs | Media Viewing & Listening |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Learning (matriculated) | SF State OneCard | 16 Weeks | 7 Days | 7 Days | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extended Learning (non-matriculated) | Library Special Borrower Card | 16 Weeks | 7 Days | 7 Days | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate / Graduate Student | SF State OneCard | 16 Weeks | 7 Days | 7 Days | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visiting CSU Student / Mutual Use | Home Campus ID Card | 60 days | 7 Days | 7 Days | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Technology Services
Use of Library computers, laptop borrowing, MakerSpace and more.
| Patron Type | ID Type | General Computers | Express Computers | Computers 2 Hrs | Laptops Short Term | Laptops Extended | Media Editing Equipment | MakerSpace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Learning (matriculated) | SF State OneCard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Extended Learning (non-matriculated) | Library Special Borrower Card | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Undergraduate / Graduate Student | SF State OneCard | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visiting CSU Student / Mutual Use | Home Campus ID Card | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Other Services
After Hours Access & Use of Special Collections.
| Patron Type | ID Type |
After Hours Access |
Special Collections |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Learning (non-matriculated) | Library Special Borrower Card | No | Yes |
| Visiting CSU Student / Mutual Use | Home Campus ID Card | Yes with required ID | Yes |
| Extended Learning (matriculated) | SF State OneCard | Yes with required ID | Yes |
| Undergraduate / Graduate Student | SF State OneCard | Yes with required ID | Yes |