Tuesday to Thursday: 10am - 3pm
Friday to Monday: Closed
We acquire, preserve, and provide access to primary sources such as archives, rare books, manuscripts, and other rare and unique materials.
Use this form to request an appointment to view materials in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room
We can work with you to tailor a hands-on active learning instruction session with Cal State LA Special Collections materials
Use this form to request research help and schedule an appointment with the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian
Search through our manuscript collections using various search tools such as the Online Archive of California (OAC) and ArchiveSpace
Our digital collections houses Cal State LA's rare and unique collections online. Search through digitized books, newspapers, images and artifacts
Locate our rare books, journals, manuscript collections, and artifacts and other resources available at the Cal State LA University Library