Tag: Library Services

Library Hours 

• Rosenthal Library:
  • August 16^th – 29^th
    • Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: Closed
      
  • August 30^th – December 21^st
    • Monday – Thursday: 8AM – 9PM
    • Friday: 9AM – 5PM
    • Saturday and Sunday: Closed
    • Exceptions:
      • September 7^th – 8^th and 15^th – 16^th: 9AM – 5PM
      • September 6^th, October 11^th and November 25^th – 26^th: Closed 

• Music Library:
  • Monday-Friday: 10AM – 4:45PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed
  • Exceptions:
    • September 6^th, October 11^th and November 25^th – 26^th: Closed 

For information on library services currently available, visit our Remote Library Services page.

FAQs

• Do I need a reservation to come into the library?
  Yes, you must use our Reservation System to enter the library. The Reservation System will open August 9, 2021.

• Will a QC ID be required to enter?
  Yes, everyone MUST have a QCard ID to enter campus. If you need a replacement or new ID card, visit Queens College Helpdesk and open a ticket.

• Can other CUNY patrons use the library?
  No;  only current QC students, faculty and staff will  be able to access the library.

• Will all floors be open?
  Floors 2, 3, 4, & 5 are anticipated to be open.

• Will computers be available? 
  A limited number of computers will be available on level 2.

• Will I be able to check out reserve books?
  Yes, we will allow reserve books to go out on a limited basis.

• Will book stacks be open?
  Stacks will be open for browsing.

• Will students be able to study where they want to? 
  Students will be able to study in all available open spaces. 

• Will study rooms or study carrels be available?
  While the group study rooms will not be available, study carrels will be available on levels 4 and 5.

• Will everyone need to use the stairs? 
  Elevators will be available with a limit of two (2) people per elevator.

Library CLOSED 

Please note all in-person library services, including building access, requests for physical materials, and drop-off return options will be suspended after May 25, 2021, until further notice. 

Library Services  

• Book Chapter and Articles Scans: Need a book chapter or section of a physical book the library owns? Request a scan.

• Please note that our scanning services comply with U.S.’s Fair Use and copyright laws.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at qc_ask_circ@qc.cuny.edu  

Help via Chat, Email, and Text

Need help doing research? Have a library question?
“Ask Us” via the “chat now” pop-up box that appears on all Queens Library webpages. Click “chat now” to get started. Or, visit our “Ask Us” page to get help via chat, email, or text.

The Library is OPEN!!

• May 3-7 10am-5pm (Monday-Friday)
• May 10-25 10am – 7pm (Monday-Friday) 

Due to limited spacing, reservations must be booked ahead of time. Only currently registered Queens College students, faculty, and staff may use the facilities at this time. Visit our Reservation Portal page for more details and to place a booking.

Library Services Available through May 25, 2021

• Study Spaces
• Desktop Computer Access: Please note, printing services are not available at this time.
• Picking Up Materials: While the library’s physical book collections remain closed, current Queens College students, faculty, and staff can request pick up of our materials.
• Returning Materials: Physical CUNY books, library or ITS Help Desk issued media equipment, and Course Content materials distributed by the Geology and School Psychology departments.
  • To return materials, make an appointment and select “Rosenthal Library – Material Pick-Up/Drop-Off” under Location.
• Book Chapter and Articles Scans: Need a book chapter or section of a physical book the library owns? Request a scan.
  • Please note that our scanning services comply with U.S.’s Fair Use and copyright laws.

If you have any questions, please contact us at qc_ask_circ@qc.cuny.edu

Help via Chat, Email, and Text

Need help doing research? Have a library question?
“Ask Us” via the “chat now” pop-up box that appears on all Queens Library webpages. Click “chat now” to get started. Or, visit our “Ask Us” page to get help via chat, email, or text.

Library CLOSED after May 25, 2021
Please note, all in-person library services, including building access, request for materials, and drop-off return options, will be suspended after May 25th until further notice.