You are invited to join us for a special Lunch & Learn focused on the Cougars Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) program and the use of Library Reserves to support textbook affordability.
The library launched a website redesign in July 2025 with improved navigation and layout so that resources and information are easier to find for our users. This process was a few years in the making and included a website user survey, pop up testing the former homepage, prototypes, and launching the new site!
Beginning in fall 2025, Kellogg Library’s operating hours will be adjusted to the following schedule:
Forgot something at home? The Library has got you covered. Visit our new re-designed library equipment page to see our entire list of equipment available for checkout! We’ve added new items and can help you find what you need. Not only can you view the various types of equipment, but you can also see how many of each item are currently available.
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Are you teaching a class that doesn't require students to purchase any textbooks or course materials?
If so, please report your Zero Cost Course Materials (ZCCM) courses to the CALM Team. You can submit your courses by emailing calm@csusm.edu or using the ZCCM Reporting Form.
What is considered ZCCM?
The Reading Room is located in KEL 5400 and provides a quiet study space for all students during library hours. This space can also be used as a venue to host events.
For more information, read the policies of this room and others.
During the 24/25 academic year, the Cougars Affordable Learning Materials (CALM) program saved students over $4.6 million! The CALM Team would like to thank the faculty members below who took great measures to reduce or eliminate the cost of their course materials during the 24/25 academic year.
Christopher Hardnack
George Brusch
The CSUSM University Library has received the 2025 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The Award honors academic libraries’ programs and initiatives that support inclusive excellence and belonging on their campus. The CSUSM Library was honored for the second year in a row and will be featured, along with 33 other recipients, in the March 2025 issue of Insight Into Diversity magazine.
We are deeply grateful for this recognition.