Services for Community & Alumni
The California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) University Library is open to the public. Information on parking can be found here. All visitors are welcome to:
- Borrow books and items in open collections in the library
- Use the one designated guest computer
- Access campus Wi-Fi
- Access most electronic resources in the Library
- Access federal and state publications in the Library
- Research Help is available from the Circulation & Reserves Desk
Additional information about Alumni Library privileges can be found at Getting Started - Alumni.
Book a campus appointment with IITS to get a physical ID card or stop by the library Circulation & Reserves desk any time to apply for a borrowers card.
All library users are expected to adhere to the Library Conduct Policy, and services to the general public are provided subject to availability of staff and resources.
Circulation/Borrowing Privileges
For information about borrowing privileges, please see our Borrowing Books and Media page. There you will find information for community users, alumni, faculty, and students.
Group study rooms are for CSUSM student academic use only. More information regarding the policy on groups study rooms is available on the Library website.
Public Use of Computers & Printing
The CSUSM University Library provides computer workstations to support the scholarly activities of CSUSM faculty, students and staff.
Visitors may use the designated guest workstation on the 2nd Floor, located in Media Services. This workstation does not require login credentials, and is intended for quick use, and provides basic Internet access. Software applications, including Microsoft Office, are not available to visitors due to licensing restrictions. However you may use free web-based services such as Google Docs. It is recommended that users bring a USB flash drive for saving documents.
Community users are also welcome to bring their own laptops and use the CSUSM wireless network.
Community users may print from designated computers or personal devices using Web Print. A guest printing account is required and users may add money to their guest printing account using cash or a debit/credit card. Printing costs $0.12 per page for black and white, $0.25 per page for color.
Books and periodicals may be scanned using the 3rd floor book scanner. These can can be emailed to the user or saved to a USB drive.
Library users may seek assistance from Research Help on the 3rd floor or the Student Technology Help Desk on the 2nd floor. General questions regarding printing should be directed to the Student Technology Help Desk at (760)750-4790.
All library users are expected to adhere to the University Library Policy on Appropriate Use of Computer Workstations.
Electronic Resources
Access to most of our subscription/licensed electronic databases is available on site using personal laptops or the public computer in media. Remote access is not permitted due to licensing restrictions. Inquiries regarding remote access to databases should be directed to your local public library.