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Library Access, Borrowing, and Resources for Friends, Alumni, Emeritus Faculty, CSUN Affiliates, and Visitors
As a California State University library and selective federal and State of California government depository, most of the University Library’s print and electronic resources and many of its services are available in-person to all, with some restrictions.
Many special programs are available that offer a fee-based or courtesy (free) library card, depending on eligibility, which enables borrowing of up to 10 circulating print books for 14 days, which can be renewed once, unless otherwise indicated.
Any adult with a valid government-issued or school picture ID can have in-person access to a variety of electronic journals, books, and media by requesting a visitor workstation at the Library Technology Services desk in the Learning Commons, first floor. In addition, many library resources are searchable and/or accessible remotely/off-campus. See Research for more information.
Remote/off-campus access to the Library’s subscription databases and electronic resources is only available to current CSUN students, faculty, emeritus faculty, and staff, unless otherwise indicated. See Research for more information.
See the Restrictions section on this page for the complete list of restrictions.
Questions about available library card programs and electronic resource access may be directed to Library Guest Services on the main floor, University Library, and at 818-677-2274.
Courtesy cards are issued for a one-year period with proof of current status or membership. Courtesy cardholders may borrow up to 10 circulating print books for 14 days, which may be renewed once, unless otherwise restricted. Courtesy cardholders are also limited by other restrictions as noted below.
Eligible categories of Courtesy Cardholders include:
- Retired CSUN staff
- Adults living with and sponsored by a current CSUN faculty or staff member
- Faculty members from non-CSU universities, colleges, and other post-secondary educational institutions
- CSUN Sage Society members
- CSUN campus ministers
- Members of CSUN's Foundation Board of Directors, President's Associates,
- Heritage Society and other volunteer leaderships boards
- The Arts Council for CSUN members
- Master teachers and other members of the Los Angeles Unified School District identified by the College of Education as directly connected with CSUN's student teaching program.
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