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Walter W. Stiern Library
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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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Walter W. Stiern Library @wwstiernlibrary.bsky.social · Aug 25
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
Image text says, "Library Hours Fall / Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM / Research Help - Appointments, 24/7 Chat and Office Hours visit: csub.libguides.com"
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🎓🎉 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
Image text says, "Congratulations, graduates! Class of 2025"
December 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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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
Close-up of a Christmas tree and ornament in the Dezember Reading Room in the Walter W. Stiern Library. Photo by Bre Parks, library staff
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🔇 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
Photo of lower entrance and 24-hour room of the Walter Stiern Library; photo by Bre Parks, library staff Image text says, "Who can access the 24-hour study room? The 24-hour study room is available for current CSUB students, faculty, and staff! Your `Runner ID card is required for access after hours."
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🔍 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
Image text says, "Search PubMed Like a Pro - A Library Workshop / This workshop will help users, especially Nursing, Biology, Public Health, and Kinesiology majors. / December 3, 2025 / 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. / WSL Lab 202"
December 3, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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🏛 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
Image text says, "U.S. Declassified Documents / Online Database"
December 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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🌙 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
Image text says, "Extended Library Hours for FINALS / Dec 1 - 4 & 8 - 11* / Open until Midnight (Monday - Thursday only) / *We will be open Sunday, December 7 and Sunday, December 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m."
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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
photo of the Walter Stiern Library lower level entrance Image text says, "Library Hours - Thanksgiving / November 26 - Closed after 5:00 PM* / November 27-28 - Closed all day / *The 24 Hour Room and Library Lockers will be unavailable for access after 5:00 PM on Wednesday November 26 and will reopen at 12:00 AM on Saturday, November 29."
November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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🌙 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
Image text says, "Extended Library Hours for finals / December 1 - 14* / Open until Midnight (Monday - Thursday only) / *We will be open Sunday, December 14 from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m."
November 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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🔍 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
Image text says, "Survey & Feedback / Tell us about your Library website searching experience! / If you are at least 18 years old and a CSUB faculty, staff, or student, we would invite you to participate in an online survey (Approved by CSUB IRB #25-97) about your user experience on the CSUB Library website. Questions or Concerns? Contact Librarian Ying Zhong (yzhong@csub.edu)"
November 24, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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📢 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
Image text says, "Survey & Feedback / Tell us about your Library website searching experience! / If you are at least 18 years old and a CSUB faculty, staff, or student, we would invite you to participate in an online survey (Approved by CSUB IRB #25-97) about your user experience on the CSUB Library website. Questions or Concerns? Contact Librarian Ying Zhong (yzhong@csub.edu)"
November 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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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
Alejandra Campoverdi presents at the annual Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence event on October 29, 2025 in the Dezember Reading Room Alejandra Campoverdi presents at the annual Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence event on October 29, 2025 in the Dezember Reading Room Alejandra Campoverdi signs her book, FIRST GEN, for fans at the annual Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence event on October 29, 2025 in the Dezember Reading Room Alejandra Campoverdi presents at the annual Walter W. Stiern Library Writer in Residence event on October 29, 2025 in the Dezember Reading Room
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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🍂 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
Image text says, "Library Hours: Thanksgiving / November 26: Closed after 5:00 PM* / November 27-28: Closed all day / *The 24 Hour Room and Library Lockers will be unavailable for access after 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26 and will reopen at 12:00 AM on Saturday, November 29."
November 17, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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🍞 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/
Image text says, "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week / November 16-22, 2025 / scan the QR code or go to csub.libguides.com/hhweek to learn more / volunteer. donate. educate."
November 17, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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
Image text says, "The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. Thank you for your service."
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🎨 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
close-up of "The Grace of Change" by CSUB student Melanie Hodge, acrylic on canvas Image text says, "Journey to Progress: the Fall 2025 One Book Project Art Exhibit - Walter W. Stiern Library, 2nd Floor - October 15 to November 15, 2025"
November 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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🔍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.
Image text says, "Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America / Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America hosts manuscripts, artwork and rare printed books dating from early European colonization up to photographs and Indigenous newspapers from the mid-20th century. Browse through a wide range of rare and original documents from treaties, speeches and diaries, to historic maps and travel journals."
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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🔇 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
Image text says, "Who can access the 24-hour study room? The 24-hour study room is available for current CSUB students, faculty, and staff! Your `Runner ID card is required for access."
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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📢 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
Image text says, "Survey & Feedback / Tell us about your Library website searching experience! / If you are at least 18 years old and a CSUB faculty, staff, or student, we would invite you to participate in an online survey (Approved by CSUB IRB #25-97) about your user experience on the CSUB Library website. Questions or Concerns? Contact Librarian Ying Zhong (yzhong@csub.edu)"
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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
Image text says, "Native American History Month / Indigenous Authors / Check out our collection on the 2nd floor!"
November 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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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
Image text says, "Library Hours Fall / Monday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM / Research Help - Appointments, 24/7 Chat and Office Hours visit: csub.libguides.com"
August 25, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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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
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🎉 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
Image text says, "South Asian Heritage Month / Check out the collection on the 2nd floor of the library!"
July 14, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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📈 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.]
Image text says, "Wall Street Journal / The Wall Street Journal is an American business-focused, English-language international daily newspaper based in New York City. The Journal, along with its Asian and European editions, is published six days a week by Dow Jones & Company, a division of News Corp."
July 7, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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📰 `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.]
Image text says, "New York Times / The New York Times International Edition is an English-language newspaper distributed internationally by the New York Times Company. It has been published in two separate periods, one from 1943 to 1967 and one from 2013 to the present."
July 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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🇺🇸 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
Image text says, "The library will be closed in observance of Independence Day, Fourth of July"
June 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM