Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I study now?

• In the Library, on the 1st floor, 2nd floor (Bridge), and 3rd floor.
• Alternate study areas available on campus.

What's left in the Library now?

• We still have some of our collections and basic operations (see departmental moves page). Various departments will offer limited services.

What's on each floor?

• Floor 1: Limited study space, Reference, Circulation, and laptop checkout
• Floor 2: Government Documents & Maps and the Curriculum/Juvenile Library
• Floor 3: Music & Media Library, Faculty Reserve Services, Library Administration, and Systems
• Floor 4: Closed to the public. Please call the departments listed below to arrange an appointment to gain access to the fourth floor:

  Arne Nixon Center (278-8116)

  Central Valley Political Archive (278-8573)

  Special Collections & University Archives (278-2595)

  Technical Services (278-2024)

What's no longer housed in the Library?

• Interlibrary Lending & Borrowing is now in the University Center (in the former Renaissance Room). Services for Students with Disabilities is now in the University Center (in the former Carl's Jr. space).

Where are the books?

• The general collection and all of the bound periodicals have been moved to an 80,000 square foot warehouse just south of Fresno. Books requested will be retrieved by student assistants working in the warehouse.

How do I check out books?

• Once you decide on which books you want, there will be a paper form and an online form enabling you to request the books you desire. The paper form will be found at the Reference or Circulation Desks or online at the Library Web site.

When will I get the books?

• A Library van will deliver the books several times per day. In most instances, you will receive your books within 24 hours; often even faster than that. Your requested books will be waiting for you at the check-out counter in Circulation.

How do I return books?

• Return the books at the Circulation Desk —the same area where you picked up your books. The outside book drop will be available only when the Library is closed. Please return your books at the Circulation Desk when the Library is open.

What hours is the Library open during the transition?

• Monday - Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 1 - 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m. (summer hours);
• Sunday: 1 - 8 p.m. (regular semester hours)