Specialized Library Services
Copyright
Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. This protection is available to both published and unpublished works. Basic information can be found at the library's research guide. If staff have questions about the use of copyright or fair use, they can reach out to librarians for assistance. The best method of outreach is to email or chat with our librarians through the Ask-A-Librarian service on our homepage.
Geospatial Information Services
The Library's GIS effort supports a wide range of technologies (e.g. geographic information systems, remote sensing, and global positioning systems) and the following:
- access to and assistance with GIS software and spatial data resources
- consultations and support for Fresno State students, staff, and faculty
- assistance in developing and building GIS tools and dashboards
- access to computers with ESRI's ArcGis
A few featured tools are located here, including:
City of Fresno Crime Dashboard
City of Fresno Crime Map
3-D Groundwater Levels
We provide assistance:
- by appointment, or
- GIS Help Desk ZOOM
: The desk opens from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. every day except Thursday.
Maps and Aerial Photographs
The Map and Aerial Photographs Collection at Fresno State Library offers extensive geographic resources with an emphasis on California and the Central Valley, including a notable collection of aerial photographs of Fresno County dating back to 1937. The collection also features maps, atlases, and gazetteers, with many maps published by U.S. and California state agencies. While maps and aerial photos are stored in a closed area, they can be accessed by request, and many aerial images are available digitally through the Map and Aerial Locator Tool (MALT). Located on the first floor, North Wing, the service desk operates by appointment, and the collection is open to both the campus and the community.
Location and Hours
- The Map and Aerial Photographs service desk is on the First Floor of the library building, North Wing.
- The service desk hours are by appointment.
- With advance notice, arrangements may be made to use most material in the closed area at other times.
Contact Information
- Phone: 559.278.5788
- sam hidde tripp (Librarian)
Micro Services
Meditation Room
3rd Floor, South Wing, Room 3203
Open to all. Requires valid Bulldog Card to enter. Please be respectful of others's space and time.
Lactation Room
3rd Floor, South Wing, Room 3216
Prior permissions are required for those who are lactating to use this room. A Bulldog Card with access applied is necessary to use this room. For more information, refer to the campus Title IX information.
Access: Contact Human Resources
(559) 278-2032