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Learning Commons

Spring 2025

Borrowing or Renewing Laptops

The library has a limited number of laptops to check out, on a first come, first served basis.

If you have checked out laptops from the Library Learning Commons, please return them on or before the due date.

If you are taking classes during the Spring semester and need a laptop for academic work, please call or email us at (510) 885-4152 or techelp@csueastbay.edu for reservations.

All laptop checkouts require a signed Device Checkout Agreement and proof of Spring 2025 enrollment.

Download the Device Checkout Agreement (A horizon email is required)


The Learning Commons is located on the first floor of the CORE Building and features individual and collaborative study space, PC computing, peer assistance at the Student Help Desk, and Assistive Technology software and machines. There are desktop computers, three workstations with Assistive Technologies, one workstation with a large print reader, and Sorenson Video Relay for deaf. Services are limited to registered students, staff, faculty and alumni.

Fall Semester Break
Mon-Thurs Fri Sat Sun
Learning Commons 9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm closed closed
Student Help Desk 9am – 5pm 9am – 5pm closed closed
Technology Checkout 10am – 4pm 10am – 4pm closed closed
— Computers automatically shut down 5 minutes before closing —
— All technology checkouts end 60 minutes before closing —
Contact Information
Learning Commons
stsc@csueastbay.edu
510-885-4152 tel

Canvas 24/7 After Hours Support Hotline
1-866-325-0853

Student Help Desk: Technology support for student, staff and faculty

We are the primary resource for all your technology needs (Blackboard/Canvas, Horizon, MyCSUEB etc.). Whether you’ve just run into a recent computer problem or are looking to learn how to use the available technology resources better, we can help. There is no issue too small, so don’t be afraid to send us an email (stsc@csueastbay.edu) or come visit us in the Library Learning Commons located on the first floor of the CORE Building.

Study at San Francisco State and San Jose State Libraries

Current CSUEB students, faculty, and staff have access to the study hours at San Francisco State and San Jose State. You must be currently enrolled or employed at any CSU campus and bring your campus ID card.

  • San Francisco State University Library Hours
    SFSU Research Commons is open 5 days a week except holidays and breaks. See https://library.sfsu.edu/hours for current library hours. To use the library, you must bring your campus ID card to the SFSU help desk.

  • San Jose State University Library Hours
    SJSU Library is open to students 7 days a week. See https://library.sjsu.edu/library-hours/library-hours for current library hours. To use the library, you must bring your campus ID card to the SJSU circulation desk.

PC desktop computers

  • Limited to registered students, staff, faculty and alumni
  • Self-service, just sign in with your NetID and password

Multimedia Workstation

  • A valid CSUEB BayCard is required
  • Time limit of 4 hours

Wireless Network

  • Up-to-date anti-virus software is required to access the campus wireless network
  • For step-by-step instructions, please visit the Library Learning Commons Student Help Desk on the first floor of the CORE Building

Printing

  • Public printers are available on all three floors of the CORE Building
  • Pay for printing with your CSUEB BayCard
  • $0.10 per page for black and white
  • $0.25 per page for color
  • For more information, please see the Printing and Scanning FAQ

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