Frequently Asked Questions & Handouts

Frequently Asked Questions

Ask a Librarian
Books and Textbooks
Media (Borrow DVDs & CDs)
Research Help
Reserves (Electronic)
Work Space (Computers and Printing)
Faculty and Staff

Ask a Librarian

Can I chat with a librarian online?

Can I email the Library?

Can I go to the Library for research help?

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Books

Are print books and print textbooks available to take out?

Are there electronic versions of my textbooks?

Can I borrow a book?

Can I renew my book?

How can I request a book from another Library (outside CUNY) be sent here?

How do I return books that I have had since before the pandemic?

How many books can I borrow (check out)?

The book I need is checked out! Can I place a hold on it?

There’s a book I need at another CUNY library. Can I request it?

What if I’m caught defacing a book (deliberate removal of specific pages, chapters, etc.)?

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Media

Can I take out something from the Media Help Desk?

Do you have calculators?

Do you have videos here?

Can I borrow an Audiobook?

Do you have CDs?

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Research

Can I do research from home?

Can I renew my book?

Can students use a computer and print in the Library?

How can I find an article?

What is a scholarly article?

How can I request an article from another Library (outside CUNY) be sent here?

What Does the Find It! Button Do?

What is OneSearch?

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Reserves

What is Electronic Reserves (E-Reserves)?

E-Reserves Information for Students

How can I put material for my class on Electronic Reserves (E-Reserves)?

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Work Space (Computers and Printing)

Can students use a computer and print in the Library?

I don’t know the password for the Library printers!

Where can I go on campus to study or use a computer?

Faculty and Staff

Can I request the Library purchase a book or video?

What is a Library-Faculty Liaison?

Can I bring my class in for a Library Instruction class?

Handouts

APA Style Guidelines Overview 7th edition
Call Number Guide (PDF)
College Policy on Academic Integrity (PDF)
CUNY Library Locater (PDF)
Finding a Book on the Shelf (PDF)
Library Policy on Academic Integrity (PDF)
Research Review Competition
Using the Library from Home (PDF)