Library Building Hours
Contact Library Services
Call: (760) 750-4348
Text: (760) 239-5106
August 27 - December 17, Fall Session
| Monday - Thursday | 7AM - 12AM (2nd Floor Media opens at 8AM) |
| Friday | 8AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 12PM - 12AM |
Extended Hours for Finals
| December 2 - December 3 | Open until 10PM |
| December 9 - December 10 | Open until 10PM |
Winter Intersession, December 18, 2022 - January 20, 2023
| Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
Holidays and Closures
| November 23 | 7AM - 8PM (Early Closure) |
| November 24 - November 26 | Closed (Holiday) |
| December 23 - December 30 | Closed (Winter Break) |
| January 2 | Closed (New Year's Day Observed) |
Ways to get Research Help
Live Chat with a Librarian 24/7!
Click on Chat Now to reach a CSUSM librarian who can help you through online chat and/or Zoom/Teams during the hours listed below:
August 27 - December 12, Fall Session
| Monday - Thursday | 8AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 8AM - 3PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |
For holidays and early closures, reference the Library Building Hours card.
All other times a non-CSUSM librarian will be picking up the chat and can help with general reference questions but may forward your information to a CSUSM librarian for further help.
If you require more in-depth help with your research, you may contact your subject specialist librarian directly by emailing them.
In Person & Telephone Librarian Assistance
Telephone: (760) 750-4391
August 27 - December 12, Fall Session
| Monday - Friday | 10AM - 3PM |
For in person help, please go to 3rd floor Checkout Desk and ask to speak with a librarian.
Email a Subject Librarian
If you require more in-depth help with your research, you may contact your subject specialist librarian directly by emailing them.
Winter Intersession, December 18, 2022 - January 21, 2023
Virtual Assistance Available During Intersession
| Monday - Friday | 10AM-3PM |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed |