Studying in the Library

Library Annex 1

Library Annex I is located just north of the parking garage. It's open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when classes are in session. After 9pm a valid SF State ID is required. There are approximately 400 study seats and 170 computers, both Windows and Macs, in Library Annex I.

Laptop Checkout

Need a laptop while you're studying? Check one out from HSS 127 for up to 4 hours for use anywhere on campus. Laptop Checkout information.

Other Campus Study Areas

A number of new campus study spaces have opened in response the Library building closure and the Library Building Project. These include Cafe 101 and Rigoberta Menchu Hall in the Cesar Chavez Student Center and new study pods in the Humanities building. Video about campus study areas

A schedule of when classrooms are available as study spaces is also published toward the beginning of each semester. See the SF State Website for more details on campus study areas.

Check with your department to see if they provide a student study or lounge area.