The University Library has a physical collection containing 1.4 million volumes, of which over 1.1 million are books, and over 250,000 bound periodical volumes. The Library subscribes to 50,944 online journals, nearly 2,300 print journals, over 200 online databases and 277,361 e-books. The microform collection contains 3.2 million pieces. There are nearly 14,000 sound recordings, over 19,000 film and video recordings and nearly 60,000 pictures and other graphic materials. The archives and manuscript collection exceeds 4,200 linear feet of materials.
Music & Media
Music & Media supports the music, cinema and theater curricula at CSUN, and provides instructional media complementing many other campus disciplines.
Listen and WatchSpecial Collections & Archives
Special Collections & Archives in the University Library is the home of CSUN's rare book and periodical collections, as well as its archival and manuscript collections.
Learn MoreDigital Collections
The University Library Digital Collections feature historically significant documents, photographs, oral histories, artistic works and exhibit materials selected from the University Library's Special Collections and Archives.
Search Digital CollectionsTeacher Curriculum Center (TCC)
The Teacher Curriculum Center (TCC) is the K-12 curriculum materials library for California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and as such serves as a resource for instructional materials to CSUN students, faculty, and community educators.
Access ResourcesGovernment Documents
The Library is a selective depository for government documents published by the governments of the United States and the State of California.
Read NowMap Collection
The University Library Map Collection is a research-level collection of historical, thematic, and government document maps in support of CSUN students, staff, and faculty.
View the CollectionPeriodicals, Newspapers, and Microform
Print periodicals and newspapers are on the Main Floor of the Library. Microform materials can be checked out from the Guest Services Desk.
Find out moreReference
The Library maintains a large electronic and print collection of reference materials providing factual information or directing patrons to further sources for that information.
Find Reference MaterialsDeaf Related Materials
The NCOD Resource Center was established in 1978 to house one of the nation's largest collections of deaf-related books, journals, dissertations, videotapes, DVDs, CDs and documents.
View CollectionRobert and Maureen Gohstand Reading Room Collection
A collection of books intended to encourage reading for recreation and enjoyment, for an appreciation of great and compelling writing, for introspection and insight, as well as for the acquisition of general knowledge and the encouragement of lifelong learning.
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