Library

CORE Building

The CORE Building now stands as a vibrant center for learning, engagement, and collaboration in the heart of Cal State East Bay’s hilltop campus. Its academic library equips students with the tools to navigate the information age and become self-directed learners. On the top floor, the Student Center for Academic Achievement supports student inquiry, development, and research. Meanwhile, the Smith Center — located on the ground floor — serves as a dynamic space where students and faculty come together to explore innovative ideas and drive the creative economy forward.

Student Success & Equity

The library is committed to the success of our diverse student population. We are engaged in several initiatives to improve the graduation rate of our underrepresented students. We support:

• Student Technology Lending gives students access to laptops and other equipment they need to succeed
• Our Equity and Open Access Librarian develops programing to make the library a welcoming and engaging environment for underrepresented minorities
• Open Educational Resources give students access to free textbooks
• Our Collection Diversity project is addressing historical biases and gaps in our library collection

The Library Collection Endowment

The Library Collection Endowment was established in 2004 by pulling together funds received in the past for the purpose of supplementing the Library Collection Fund. It is used to purchase library materials in any subject field at the discretion of the University Librarian, in consultation with the Collection Development Librarian. 

The Floyd R. Erickson Endowment for Special Collections

Established in 2006 by Floyd R. Erickson to purchase materials for Special Collections. Mr. Erickson was the founding Library Director of the University, when the University first opened its doors in 1959. He was responsible for creating the Library’s Special Collections with the purchase of Dr. Henry Hart’s personal research papers and other materials, which include many rare books. Since that time, many additions have been made to the materials in the Floyd R. Erickson Special Collections room.