Starting January 3, 2022, the Library Department will continue to offer limited in-person services, including access to our physical collections:
- Ask a Librarian
In-person: Mon.–Thu. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in E-101
Chat: Mon.–Fri. (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.), Sat. (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Sun. (12 p.m. to 4 p.m.) - Circulation (Borrow/Return Books)
Mon.–Thu. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in E-101 - Library Instruction
- Media (DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks)
Mon.–Thu. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) in E-101 - Work Space (Computers and Printers)
Mon.–Fri. (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sat (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) in E-201
Ask a Librarian
By email: refhelp@lagcc.cuny.edu
By chat:
Circulation
Borrow Books
- Drop-off/pick-up services for Circulating Books (not Reserves) are available Mon.–Thu. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Place your requests in OneSearch. This video will walk you through the request process.
- You will receive an email when the book(s) is available for pick-up, typically within 48 hours.
- Materials can be picked up at the Library entrance.
- If you cannot pick up during the Library’s limited hours, please email library_circulation@lagcc.cuny.edu.
- If you have trouble making a request, please email library_circulation@lagcc.cuny.edu us or ask a librarian for help in a chat session.
Chapter Scans
Upon request, you can receive electronic scans of select chapters of textbooks remotely. Please contact a librarian via chat to submit a request. If chat is not available, email a librarian (make sure to have your name, EMPLID, email address, and details about the book and the chapter you need in the email).
Library Instruction
Library instruction will remain online (synchronous and asynchronous). Requests for in-person instruction will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Media
You can borrow the following media items:
- Videos (DVDs)
- Compact Discs (CDs)
- Audiobooks (PAs)
- Calculators (STUDENTS ONLY)
To search for a media item, search OneSearch and limit the Location option in the left navigation to Media.
To schedule an appointment to check out or return items Mon.–Thu. (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), please email media@lagcc.cuny.edu or call 718-482-5431.
Work Space (Computers and Printers)
The Library’s second-floor Courtyard Reading Room in E-201 is available as an IT Lab and work space for LaGuardia students and employees only. No reservations required. The Room is on the second floor of the Library. However, it cannot be accessed through the main entrance to the Library on the first floor. To access the Courtyard Reading Room in E-201, which is directly above the first floor of the Library, use the staircases adjacent to the E-Atrium or use the elevator near E-111. Computers and printers are available Mon.–Fri. (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sat (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)