John F Kennedy Memorial Library

Student employee was very rude. I needed help looking for a book and she said that she didn’t know who would be able to help me, then why are you working at the reference table? She moved her conversation over to a student coworker and walked away so I asked the older male to help me. He then pointed me over to the rude girl named Francine who told me she didn’t know who would be able to help me. I wasn’t being rude at all. Don’t understand why the school hires rude people to work if they don’t want to help the students.
The computer line is always full but if you walk up to the second floor there is always at least one computer available. Even if you have to wait a couple of minutes, it’s better than waiting in the long lines during the weekdays, around early afternoon.

CSULA Library. best place to focus without anyone disturbing you because once you step into this library, NO RECEPTION!!! A lot of books but I never actually rented any textbooks from here. I do like that their internet database is very extensive. I always find everything I need just searching through the library database. EXCELLENT! WIFI is extremely fast inside the library also.

I am in this library as I write this review. This place was probably built to double as a bomb shelter I’m sure. The further up you get and towards the center of the building you are you hit a dead spot for almost any electronic device except the ones that are logged onto the wifi here.
There aren’t many books here, a lot of the stuff is digital. It is quiet though so you can get a lot of studying done. Or like me, throw caution to the wind and choose to Unilocal instead of study.
There are tiny study rooms on almost all the floors that look like prison cells that you and a couple people can huddle in and have extra privacy. Surprisingly, there are always chalks or markers in the room, whether or not they work is a different question.
My favorite part about being a student here is having access to databases through the university’s library. I am going to miss that.
Just took a look around the library… damn its barren… I’ve seen waiting rooms in dental offices with more literature going on. But hey, this is CSULA, have pride in your school!
P. S., all the way at the top there are glass doors that are always locked but if they could open there is a huge roof patio. I mean if it was open, that would be the most tranquil place to study, snack, or even nap on campus. Damn shame it has to be locked, I was so excited to stumble upon it and then *jiggles handle* nothing… :/

amazing library on the CSULA.
this isn’t the only library on campus. but it is the best (in my opinion)
I enjoy going to the 3^rd floor of the building and sitting at the desks by the windows that are facing the food court.
it’s fun to people watch, but it’s just enjoyable to sit there in my opinion.
like every college, there is a slew of computers to use in this building as well as other equipment needed by students to get through college.
If you go to this college, there is no need to tell you to go here, but i thought i’d write a review to urge you to go to this library as apposed to another one.

I’m in here right now as I write this review. This place is like an old library. I feel like I’ve gone back in time, which to me, is perfect for a library. They’re high tech enough to get the job done, they could be a little more, but thats the only note. The staff is nice and helpful, the internet works amazingly well and fast, and they always have the books I need. By the way, the books smell amazingly old and new (if you know that book sent I’m talking about). Its a great place for information gathering, downtime for yourself, or just basic group work. The noise level is always perfect, like a library should be, and its just a place of overall comfort.

This is a cozy spot for taking naps, studying, Facetiming, or researching. The library staff have always been very helpful here. I had a hard time finding some sources for a paper and one of the librarians helped me by using her truncating skills on the databases and hooking it up!
I’ve also used the Inter Library Loan (ILL) which is much easier than you think and is more cost effective than buying some books cause it’s FREE.
The library workshops are helpful too, they teach you ways to do research for term papers, really helpful for undergrads and grad students alike.

I HIGHLY RECOMMENDED RENTING A STUDYING ROOM FOR FINALS…
IT MAKES IT A LOT EASIER TO CONCENTRATE AND FOCUS!
THIS LIBRARY IS OLD BUT GETS THE JOB DONE!
ANYTHING YOU NEED THEY MOST LIKELY WILL HAVE, AND ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE THEY MOST LIKELY WILL ANSWER THEM (except when grumpy).
Overall, take advantage of library, USE IT!!!