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Safety and Emergency Information

Cal Poly Pomona University Health Alert on COVID-19

Library Chat 24/7

Please be patient as we may be helping another patron.

If a Cal Poly Pomona librarian is not available, you will get help from a backup librarian at another library.

Hours

Library Resources & Service Updates

University Library Building Open!

Masks are strongly recommended but not required in the building. Free masks are available at the 1st Floor Information Desk, 2nd Floor Circulation Desk, and the 2nd Floor Tech Help Desk.

Fall Semester 2023

August 24 -- December 3

Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 11:00pm

Friday: 7:30am - 5:00pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday: Noon - 8:00pm

Pre-Finals

December 4 -- December 10

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - Midnight

Friday: 7:00am - 6:30pm

Saturday: 10:00am - Midnight

Sunday: Noon - Midnight

Finals

December 11 -- December 17

Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - Midnight

Friday: 7:00am - 6:30pm

Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday: Noon - 8:00pm

Post Exam

December 18 -- December 22

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Library Closed

Thursday, August 10: Library Service

Monday, September 4: Labor Day

Friday, November 10: Veterans' Day Observed

Thursday, November 23: Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 24: Indigenous People's Day

Saturday, November 25

Sunday, November 26

Please note: Library schedule and hours are subject to change due to public health directives or staffing.

Services

Tech Lending and Support

On-site Services

The Main Circulation Desk will be staffed to assist with checking out books and reserve materials and answering general questions and inquiries.

Individuals may also request items to be delivered to the 24/7 Bronco Lockers – https://www.cpp.edu/lockers/ – if they prefer contactless delivery OR cannot get to the Library while the Library is open.

Reference and research consultations will be available with librarians – either in person or virtually. Individuals can make an appointment in advance with the appropriate subject librarian – https://www.cpp.edu/library/reference-instruction/contact-subject-librarian.shtml.

Individuals wishing to use Special Collections and Archives are required to make an appointment in advance. For more information, visit our website at: https://www.cpp.edu/library/special-collections/index.shtml.

Online Resources

Research Guides get you started on the right path for researching a subject
Check out the A-Z list of all the Library's databases to help you find articles
Ebooks are available to read online (some can even be downloaded to your favorite device for reading)
Limited Interlibrary Loan service is available
Are you teaching with e-Resources? Visit our guide about creating persistent links and proxy links to correctly link to library resources.
The Library's Online Tutorials can help you with basic research skills, selecting useful databases for your research, and using Google Scholar among other subjects
Have a question? The Library's FAQ Service probably has the answer
Check your Library account online
We don’t have a book you need? Tell us and we’ll get it for you.

Online Help

Library Chat is available 24/7 for your research questions. Our librarians are available Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Fridays 9am-4pm. When a Cal Poly Pomona librarian is not available, you will be assisted by a backup librarian at another university.

Contact a Subject Librarian to schedule an online consultation. Research consultations will be scheduled between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday and will be dependent on librarian availability.