Visiting the Library

As a private facility, library spaces and resources are intended primarily for the use of current students, faculty, and staff of California Lutheran University. Visitor access is granted on a limited basis as determined by Library staff. Please consult our patron categories below to see how you can gain access to the Library.

To see a list of patron privileges according to patron type, please consult the patron types chart here.

CLU FACULTY, STAFF, and STUDENTS

This category includes:

current employees designated as adjunct faculty, administrative staff, faculty, and staff
students currently enrolled in any Cal Lutheran academic program including undergraduate programs, graduate programs, post-graduate programs, or continuing education programs

Your current CLU ID card will be required to enter the Library. You have full access to the Library's electronic resources and WiFi.

CLU ALUMNI

This category includes former CLU students who have:

completed 24 undergraduate units
completed 12 graduate units
graduated from the institution

You will need to get a new ID card from Campus Safety that identifies you as alumni. Your old student ID card will no longer grant you access to the Library. You have access to WiFi and limited access to the Library's electronic resources. Please consult our Alumni Resources Guide for additional information on alumni priveleges.

CLU EMERITI

TEMPORARY CLU PATRONS

This category includes the following categories:

students currently enrolled in the ELS/Non-Student Foreign Exchange Program
members of Kingsmen Shakespeare troupe
staff associated with the CTY John Hopkins Summer Program
seasonal hires
staff associated with the Upward Bound Summer Program

You have full access to the building and will need to acquire an ID card from Campus Safety in order to enter. You are not entitled to access the Library's electronic resources.

VISITORS - COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS

The following categories of visitors are entitled to free building access. Please note that patrons falling under these categories are not entitled to access any of the Library's electronic resources or WiFi. If you are in need of these services, you will need to visit your local public library.

Anyone seeking to access the Gallegly Center Archive and Collection. Individual researchers can schedule an appointment to consult materials from the Gallegly (Elton W.) Papers Collection. Access is limited to the Reading Room and only for the duration of the appointment.

VISITORS - PAID ACCESS