Category: Policies

What is a 14-day loan?

Additional copies of textbooks as well as outdated editions of current textbooks: Available in the Permanent Reserve Textbook Collection (second floor) on a first come, first served basis Only students with a currently-valid CUNY student ID Loan period: 14 days Read More …

What is Extended Reserve loan?

Print Reserves material that circulate for 1 week: Available at the Circulation Desk, located on the second floor of the Library in the Thomson Ave. Reading Room, on a first come, first served basis Only students with a currently-valid CUNY Read More …

How can I place material on Print Reserves?

In order for your materials to be processed and made available to your students at the start of the semester, please follow these guidelines: Make your requests as early as possible. If you would like the Library to purchase Print Read More …

What if I lose a book?

You must pay: Accumulated overdue fine, if any, to the date item was reported lost Current list price of the item as given in Books in Print Processing fee of $25.00 Please note: Default replacement value of out-of-print books is Read More …

What if I accidentally damage a book?

You must pay: Accumulated overdue fine, if any, to the date damage was reported Cost of the damage not to exceed replacement cost Processing fee of $25.00

Do I have to pay any fines?

Yes. Fines are determined by the CUNY Board of Trustees. You are subject to fines for damaged, mutilated, or lost media items. Processing fee of $25.00 where applicable.

When are my books due back?

Regular Loan and Leisure Reading is 8 weeks (4 renewals). Reserve Loan: 2-hour Loan: 2 hours, in library use only. Extended Loan: 1 week (1 renewal). Permanent Reserve: 14 days (1 renewal). The late fees will be $15 an hour Read More …