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The CSU libraries are places where stories live. Special collections and archives protect manuscripts, photographs, letters , oral histories and other historic documents. These departments house a host of unusual, rare and historical materials for our collective memory.
Continue readingThe CSU Libraries have cancelled our systemwide subscription to the online journals published by Wiley because Wiley asked for an annual price increase of 12%. For more information on the CSU decision, see: http://libraries.
As you may know, the Library subscribes to over 1,300 academic journals published by John Wiley through a “big deal” package agreement negotiated by the Chancellor’s Office for many CSU campuses. After extensive negotiations over several months, the CSU reluctantly decided against renewing the contract with Wiley due to the unmanageable proposed cost increase of 10-12%. Our access to this package will end on January 31, 2015.
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The following is a statement of the California State University Council of Library Deans:
The twenty-three libraries serving nearly 500,000 students and scholars at California State University’s diverse campuses are firmly committed to their mission of providing equitable access to academic and professional information resources to every student and scholar. We are equally committed to the principle of responsible stewardship of the public funds entrusted to us to meet our mission of service to these students and scholars.
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At San Francisco State University, an expansion and renovation of the library building came with a chance to improve learning spaces.
Completed in 2012, the campus’ new J. Paul Leonard Library expanded its group and individual study spaces, as well as added study rooms with extended hours and new furniture.
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