Welcome to Cal State LA Special Collections & Archives We acquire, preserve, and provide access to primary sources such as archives, rare books, manuscripts, and other rare and unique materials. HOURS + CONTACT Tuesday to Thursday: 10am - 3pmFriday to Monday: Closed [email protected] (323)343-3960 View Staff Directory Cal State LA University Library Library South, Room 2079 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles, CA 90032 ❮❯ Request an Appointment Use this form to request an appointment to view materials in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room Book Appointment Request an Instruction Session or Tour We can work with you to tailor a hands-on active learning instruction session with Cal State LA Special Collections materials Book Appointment Support Services Use this form to request research help and schedule an appointment with the Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Book Appointment Manuscript Collection Search through our manuscript collections using various search tools such as the Online Archive of California (OAC) and ArchiveSpace Search Collections Digital Collections Our digital collections houses Cal State LA's rare and unique collections online. Search through digitized books, newspapers, images and artifacts Search Collections One Search Locate our rare books, journals, manuscript collections, and artifacts and other resources available at the Cal State LA University Library Search Collections EXHIBITS AND EVENTS See More Events