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The Walter W. Stiern Library opened in 1994 and is the largest building on the California State University, Bakersfield campus. Phone (661) 654-3172.
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A new semester is here! Our shelves are fully stocked and ready for you to dive into the academic year.

📚Stay tuned for updates on events, workshops, and more!

For detailed library hours, visit: csub.libguides.com/library/hours
🎓🎉 Congrats to our Fall 2025 graduates! Celebrate your hard work - you have gained what it takes to go far beyond CSUB. We can't wait to see where you go next! 💙💛
For library hours during Commencement, visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Best of luck to all `Runners studying for their finals! Take advantage of the library's extended hours - we're open until midnight through Thursday!

For more library hours, visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🔇 If you need somewhere quiet to study, visit our 24-hour study room located on the lower level of the Walter W. Stiern Library near the lower entrance. All you need is your valid `Runner ID card for access after hours.

Want to book a group study room instead? Visit https://csub.libcal.com/reserve
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🔍 Do you need help navigating databases, retrieving credible biomedical or life science references? Join us tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. for our PubMed workshop in WSL Lab 202, located on the second floor of the library.

For more details, please visit:
https://csub.libcal.com/event/15807412
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🏛 The U.S. Declassified Documents online database, a GALE primary source collection, is the most comprehensive compilation of declassified documents from the executive branch of the United States federal government. Explore this database at https://go.gale.com/ps/start.do?p=USDD&u=csubak
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
🌙 Extended hours at the library! The library is open until midnight, Mondays through Thursdays, from December 1 - 4 and 8 - 11! We will also be open on Sunday, December 7 and Sunday, December 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.  
For more Library hours, please visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The library, including the 24-hour study room, will be closed at 5:00 p.m. today, November 26 and all-day Thursday and Friday. We will re-open Saturday, November 29. Happy holidays and enjoy the long weekend, `Runners!

For library hours, visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
🌙 To help `Runners succeed in their finals, the Library will be open until midnight, Mondays through Thursdays, from December 1-14! In addition, we will be open on Sunday, December 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. 
For more Library hours, please visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
🔍 Do you use our search tool on csub.edu/library to find your books and resources? Let us know what you think - take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us make our website better for everyone.
Take the survey at https://csub.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RHzNrms5KUGKJU
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
📢 Do you use our search tools to research and find your resources? Take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us make the Walter W. Stiern Library website better for everyone.
Take the survey at https://csub.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RHzNrms5KUGKJU
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This year's author talk was a success! A warm thank you to@acampoverdi.bsky.social for joining us at the Walter Stiern Library as our Writer in Residence! We hope you enjoyed last week's event - stay tuned for more library events at https://csub.libcal.com/calendar/libraryevents
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
🍂 Holiday hours: The Library will close at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26. In addition, the Library will be closed the following Thursday and Friday in observance of Thanksgiving. Enjoy the long weekend, `Runners!
For more Library hours, please visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
🍞 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is an annual program where people come together across the country to draw attention to the problems of hunger and homelessness. To learn more, contact the Center for Accessibility and Essential Needs

https://www.csub.edu/basicneeds/
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The library is closed today in observance of Veterans' Day. We will be open tomorrow with standard hours. 
For research help, use our 24/7 research chat at https://csub.edu/library
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎨 One week left! Visit this year's One Book Project Art Exhibit on the second floor of the library! 

Stop by and get inspired by other CSUB students! For library hours, please visit https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🔍Do you need multicultural sources? Look into our database, Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America and similar sources in our database list: https://csub.libguides.com/az.php?q=Indigenous

Discover manuscripts, artwork, rare books, treaties, speeches, diaries, maps, and more.
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🔇 If you need somewhere quiet to study, visit our 24-hour study room located on the lower level of the Walter W. Stiern Library. All you need is your valid `Runner ID card for access.

Want to book a group study room instead? Visit https://csub.libcal.com/reserve
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📢 The Walter Stiern Library is committed to improving your experience, and we need your input! Take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us make our website better for everyone.
Take the survey at https://csub.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RHzNrms5KUGKJU
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritage by learning about Native American history and engaging with indigenous authors' works. Check out our collection on the 2nd floor of the Library!
For library hours, go to https://csub.libguides.com/library/hours
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
A new semester is here! Our shelves are fully stocked and ready for you to dive into the academic year.

📚Stay tuned for updates on events, workshops, and more!

For detailed library hours, visit: csub.libguides.com/library/hours
August 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
We are excited to announce @acampoverdi.bsky.social as this year’s #WriterinResidence!

Alejandra's national bestseller, FIRST GEN, is an award winner, including the 2024 Dolores Huerta Award by the International Latino Book Awards!

Writer in Residence program: csub.libguides.com/WSLCal/Write...
July 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
🎉 It's #SouthAsianHeritage Month! Indulge yourself in literature that explores the cultures, histories, and traditions of South Asia! Stop by the display on the 2nd floor alcove and pick up a bookmark, too!

For library hours, visit csub.libguides.com/library/hours
July 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📈 Read this week's Wall Street Journal, paywall-free. `Runners, take advantage of your library access to the WSJ and more!

📰 Read the news: csub.libguides.com/az/databases...
[This link will take you to our A-Z database search, where you can access the Wall Street Journal and more.]
July 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
📰 `Runners, are you tired of paywalls? Get full access to today's New York Times articles by using our database provided by ProQuest!

📚 Start reading: csub.libguides.com/az/databases...
[This link will take you to our A-Z database search, where you can access the New York Times and more.]
July 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Wishing all `Runners a memorable Independence Day! Take time to relax, stay cool, and enjoy the festivities. Safe travels!

The library will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of the holiday.
For more library hours, please visit csub.libguides.com/library/hours
June 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM