1. Library Resources
in a Nutshell
An Introduction to the
Brooklyn College Library
Taught by
Librarian and Professor
Alycia Sellie

2. What We’ll Cover in this Session
• A bit about the all that is available to you
at the Library
• An overview of research at the Brooklyn
College Library
• Start of the Semester Checklist
• Q&A
• Then a tour of the building!

3. The Library as a Space

4. Five Floors of
Study Spaces!

5. Viewing and Study Rooms

6. Library Academic
Information Technologies
• Computer Labs
• Classes and Workshops
• Laptop Loans

7. The Library As A Museum

8. Archives and Special Collections

9. The Library’s Collections

10. All CUNY
Libraries are
Available to
You!
You may request
books or visit
other CUNY
libraries!

11. Your Library Card
Is your Brooklyn College ID Card.
• Each semester, visit the Circulation Desk
to activate your card.

12. Library Collections beyond
CUNY are available to you as
well!

13. 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.

14. The Library Website
http://library.brooklyn.cuny.edu

15. To Find Books, eBooks and More…
Use the Library Catalog:

16. To Find Articles…
Use a Library Database:

17. To Find Articles by Subject…
Browse Resources by Subject:

18. 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)

19. Visit the Reference Desk!
Get to Know your Librarian!

20. 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

21. Start of the
Semester
Checklist

22. The LOOP
Library Online Orientation Program

23. 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

24. 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.

25. 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!

26. Don’t Know? Can’t Find?
Ask at the Library!

27. 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