York College Library

The York Library is here to assist you with your research needs.

Location: 3rd floor, G-WingWebsite: http://york.cuny.edu/library Reference Desk: (718) 262-2034Periodicals Desk: (718) 262-2036Circulation Desk: (718) 262-2033 Email: reference@york.cuny.edu

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Entrance

What does the Library have?

Books E-books

Journals Newspapers Magazines

-In print

*Online access (from home or on campus)

-On microfilm/microfiche

More reasons to visit the Library:

Wi-Fi Hotspot Computers (there are more than 120)

Printers Photocopiers

Quiet study areas Group study rooms

Use your $50 balance

Group Study Rooms

Quiet Study Area

The Stacks

Stacks are located downstairs

These books can be checked out and taken home.

The Reference Collection

Reference books are on the main (3rd) floor.

These materials cannot be checked out. You may photocopy them or use them in the Library.

Articles – Available online?! (Print them out or save them)

Yes! Find quality articles via our Research Databases. All you need is: An Internet connection Your VPN account or activated York ID card

Databases are available: On-campus Off-campus

Log in with your VPN account Or click on the and type library barcode

Journals, Newspapers, & Magazines

To look at a “hard copy”of one of these: Visit the PERIODICALS DESK York Library has over 500 current periodical titles

in print

To see back issues: Visit the MICROFORMS ROOM York Library has 145,000 microforms (journals,

magazines, and newspapers)

If York Library doesn’t own it… Your York ID card will grant you access to

other CUNY libraries. You may use it to check out their books.

York Library has borrowing arrangements with: Other CUNY libraries (CLICS) Libraries around the country (ILL)

Ask us how to use CLICS, ILL, and other services!

Circulation & Reserve Desk

Activate your York ID card. This must be done every

semester so you can use the library’s online services.

Check out & return library materials

See if your professor put something on RESERVE and borrow reserved materials.

Library faculty are here to help!

Visit us at the Reference Desk

Email us for assistance with research questions: reference@york.cuny.edu

Library Hours Library’s Spring 2011 hours

Monday to Thursday, 9 am – 10:00 pm Friday, 9 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm Sunday, 12 pm – 5 pm 24/7 from home (VPN or )

Check the library website for changes. www.york.cuny.edu/library