1. York College Library The York Library is here to assist you with your research needs.  Location: 3 rd floor, G-Wing  Website: http://york.cuny.edu/libraryhttp://york.cuny.edu/library  Reference Desk: (718) 262-2034  Periodicals Desk: (718) 262-2036  Circulation Desk: (718) 262-2033  Email: reference@york.cuny.edureference@york.cuny.edu Rev. 1/11

2. Entrance

3. What does the Library have?  Books  E-books  Journals  Newspapers  Magazines -In print * Online access (from home or on campus) -On microfilm/microfiche

4. 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

5. Group Study Rooms

6. Quiet Study Area

7. The Stacks  Stacks are located downstairs  These books can be checked out and taken home.

8. The Reference Collection  Reference books are on the main (3 rd ) floor.  These materials cannot be checked out. You may photocopy them or use them in the Library.

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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!

12. 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.

13. Library faculty are here to help!  Visit us at the Reference Desk  Email us for assistance with research questions: reference@york.cuny.edu reference@york.cuny.edu

14. 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 www.york.cuny.edu/library