1. Library Resources
in a Nutshell
An Introduction to the
Brooklyn College Library
Taught by
Professor Alycia Sellie
Media and Cultural
Studies Librarian
2. What we hope to discuss
in this session*
• All that is available to you at the Brooklyn
College Library:
– An introduction to the library as a space
– An overview of the library’s collections
– Start of the Semester Checklist—important
information to know as a new student
– How to start doing research at our library
• Q&A
*Please speak up if you have suggestions or
questions about what we talk about today!
3. Our library has many spaces
where you are welcome to study
2nd Floor LaGuardia Reading Room
7. We have multiple computer labs
inside the library
Computer Labs are located:
1. on the 1st Floor,
2. the 2nd Floor,
3. and on the Lower Level
8. You can come to the library to
borrow a laptop or an iPad
Borrow either from the
New Media Center on the
Second Floor of the Library
9. Library Hours
• General hours:
• 8am-11pm Mondays-Thursdays
• 8am-5pm Fridays
• 10am-6pm Weekends
• Some times when only the First Floor is
open (late nights and early mornings)
• Extended hours at the end of the semester
for finals
10. Library Cafe
Located outside the library
in Whitehead Hall
Computer Lab open 24 hours a day
for Brooklyn College Students
11. The Library’s Collections
Books you can check out are found on
the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors of the library
19. Your Library Card
Is your Brooklyn College ID Card.
• Each semester, visit the West Quad Building to get a
valid date stamp on your ID card—you need this for
access onto campus and to use a computer in any
campus lab.
• In addition, visit the
Circulation Desk in the
Library to activate your
card for that semester.
Please be certain your card has been stamped
for the current semester!
21. Interlibrary Loan
• If CUNY does not have a book or article
you want, you can borrow the item from
other libraries through Interlibrary Loan.
• Set up your account online to get started:
24. Printing/Copying/Scanning
• Free printing
– Free printing for graduate students each
semester. The number of free pages depends on
how many classes you are enrolled in.
• Separate Copy accounts
– Black and white copies: 10 cents per page, 15
cents for double-sided
• Color printing and copying also available
• Free scanners—can use with print accounts
No physical cards—all part of a virtual account
25. Go Wireless
To use the wireless on campus, bring your
portable device to the West End Building
(WEB Building) computer lab for setup
during business hours.
26. Take a Workshop!
• Each semester the Library and AIT offer
workshops on a variety of topics
• More library workshops in development
• Have an suggestion for a workshop that
you would like to attend? Let us know!
33. Off-Campus Access
You have access to our electronic resources
anywhere you have an internet connection.
Login information:
Username: BC email ID
Password: MMDDSSSSS
(month and day of birthday as
FOUR numbers, and last FIVE digits of
your Social Security number)
35. Even more research help
Reference Services:
• Talk to your subject librarian
• Chat online: 24 hour chat reference
service through the library’s website
• Visit the reference desk on the first floor
of the library
37. Questions?
Please feel free to ask now,
at the reference desk,
online,
or any time that you need help!
This session was led by
Professor Alycia Sellie
asellie@brooklyn.cuny.edu
