Memberships

Anyone is free to come in and use the Robert E. Kennedy Library. However, borrowing privileges are available to Cal Poly faculty, staff and students; alumni association members; temporary card holders; Community Borrower card holders; or faculty/staff family members.

  • Patron Type Library Materials ILS Materials Off-campus access to electronic resources
    Faculty/Staff 90 Days Yes Yes
    Graduate 90 Days Yes Yes
    Undergrad 21 Days Yes Yes
    Affiliated Borrowers 21 Days No No
    Alumni 21 Days Yes, 12 items/year No
    Emeritus (Cal Poly) 90 Days Yes Yes
    Emeritus (CSU campuses) 21 Days Yes, please contact Interlibrary Services for more information No
    Community Users 21 Days Yes, please contact Interlibrary Services for more information No
  • Patron Type Circulation Fees
    Cal Poly Student: Undergrad N/A
    Cal Poly Student: Graduate N/A
    Faculty/Staff N/A
    Cuesta/Hancock Faculty See Community Borrowers page
    Cuesta Students Free with current ID, or evidence of current registration for classes, plus a photo ID
    Community Users See Community Borrowers page
    School Districts (between Santa Maria and San Miguel) See Community Borrowers page
    Library Volunteers N/A
    Alumni Pay their fees to the Alumni Association and bring Alumni card to use library services
    Borrower's Plus $50 for 12 ILL transactions
    Others (for temporary cards) See Circulation Staff