To borrow library materials from the general collection, present a valid CSUDH ID card or an equivalent ID card to the Book Check-Out Desk located near the main entrance of the library (see map).
Return library materials to the Book Check-Out Desk, the Course Reserve Desk, or one of three book drops located outside the library. Materials on reserve must be returned to the Course Reserves Desk.
CSUDH students, faculty, and staff enjoy loan periods of either 16 weeks or 52 weeks. Renewals will not be granted. Users wishing to renew materials must bring the book back to the library to be processed. If no requests from other users are on the item after they are returned in the system, you can check out the item again.
Affiliated users with loan periods of 4 weeks may renew books up to 3 times by logging into their library accounts or by visiting the Book Check-Out Desk. Reserve materials may not be renewed.
Borrowers are responsible for returning or renewing items by their due date and may accrue fines for overdue or lost books.
| Limit | Required Identification | Loan Period | Renewals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate & Graduate Students | 30 | CSUDH ID Card | 16 weeks | - |
| Thesis Students | 30 | CSUDH ID Card | 16 weeks | - |
| Extended Education Students | 30 | Extended Education ID Card Government Issued Photo ID |
16 weeks | - |
| Faculty / Staff Members | 100 | CSUDH ID Card | 52 weeks | - |
| Alumni | 5 | Active Alumni Association Card Government Issued Photo ID |
28 days | 3 |
| Emeriti Faculty / Staff | 100 | CSUDH Emeriti ID Card Government Issued Photo ID |
6 months | 1 |
| Other CSUDH Affiliates | 5 | CSUDH Library Card | 28 days | 3 |
| Limit | Required Identification | Loan Period | Renewals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino & Compton College Students | 10 | Valid Student ID Card CSUDH Library Card |
28 days | 3 |
| Pathways To Success Program Students | 10 | Valid Student ID Card CSUDH Library Card Current Photo ID |
28 days | 3 |
| AP High School Students | 5 | Valid Student ID Card CSUDH Library Card Current Photo ID |
28 days | 3 |
| CAMS Students | 5 | Valid Student ID Card CSUDH Library Card Current Photo ID |
28 days | 3 |
You can obtain materials from any other library in the CSU system by using the CSU+ program, or at individual campuses by presenting your valid CSUDH identification card along with proof of current status. Loan periods for materials borrowed via CSU+ are for 60 days. Renewals are not allowed for materials borrowed via CSU+.
You can also use your CSUDH ID card to borrow books in-person from El Camino College and Compton College.
To become a Library Associate, fill out an online application and pay a $35 annual fee in person at the University Library. We accept checks or money orders, and payment must be made out to the CSUDH Foundation.
You can place a search request on materials that are not found on the shelves but are listed as available in OneSearch. Once the requested materials are located, you will be notified by email that your items are ready for pick-up. The library does not place recall requests or holds on items that have been checked out by other users.