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Library Location

The Michael Schwartz Library is located on the first eight floors of Rhodes Tower.

Rhodes Tower is on the plaza between Euclid and Chester, and between East 21st and East 22nd streets. See a Google Map.

Entry is through the lobby of the Rhodes Tower building on the Plaza level. See Campus Map and Library Floor Plans.

Driving Directions

Before any visit to campus, please make sure to check the University's Traffic & Construction Updates webpage.

From the South (I-77) Follow I-77 north to the East 22nd/East 14th Street exit (#162B) to East 22nd Street. Turn left onto East 22nd Street; drive several blocks to Euclid Avenue. See map for visitor parking locations.

From the South (I-71) Follow I-71 north to the East 22nd Street exit (#172B). Turn left onto East 22nd Street; drive several blocks to Euclid Avenue. See map for visitor parking locations.

From the East (I-90) Follow I-90 west to the Chester Avenue/CSU exit (#173B). Turn left onto East 24th Street; drive a half block to Chester Avenue. See map for visitor parking locations.

From the West (I-90) Follow I-90 east to the East 22nd Street exit (#172B). Turn left onto East 22nd Street; drive several blocks to Euclid Avenue. See map for visitor parking locations.

From the West (Route 2) Follow the Shoreway (Route 2) east to I-77/I-71 South. Exit at the Chester Avenue/CSU exit (#173B). Turn left onto East 24th Street; drive a half block to Chester Avenue. See map for visitor parking locations.

Visitor & Handicapped Parking

Visitors to CSU campus may park (for a fee) in several locations subject to space availability. Meters are enforced 24/7. See Visitor Parking Information.

All parkers using disability spaces are required to have a State Issued Disability parking placard AND proof of payment of parking fees which can include a valid CSU Prepaid permit, a properly displayed scratch off permit or an unexpired meter or PayStation space.

Public Transportation

Visitors may also arrive in Cleveland at Hopkins International Airport. Rapid transit trains lead from the airport to Public Square, where several bus routes regularly serve the campus. Downtown Cleveland is also accessible by daily rail service (Amtrak) as well as by bus (Greyhound, Lakefront Lines, Regional Transit Authority).