Welcome to Special Collections & Archives at the Cal State LA University Library!

We acquire, preserve, and provide access to primary sources such as archives, rare books, manuscripts, and other rare and unique materials, inspiring exploration and empowering the research of our campus community.

ArchivesSpace is a database that provides access to finding aids for all our collections. Finding aids describe the contents of each of the collections and how those materials are arranged. By searching through finding aids, you can easily navigate the collections and quickly identify materials that are relevant to your research.