https://www2.columbiagreene.edu/av/The library provides a quiet, comfortable place for students to study and do research.
The two-story College Library is located at the north end of the Main Building. It occupies 15,900 square feet and has a seating capacity of approximately 100.
On the upper level, the library offers a variety of seating: individual study carrels, comfortable chairs, and high-top tables with views of the campus and beautiful landscapes, perfect for reading and studying.
The first floor is equipped with computers, printers, and a variety of study spaces, including a group study room. Wireless computer access and charging stations for mobile devices are also available.
The library maintains a circulating collection of approximately 70,000 print books, DVDs, audiobooks, microfilm, newspapers, and magazines. A limited collection of books and other materials for certain courses is on reserve at the circulation desk on the main floor. Reserve items must be used in the library unless the instructor specifies a special loan period. In addition, students can search for books, eBooks, articles, streaming videos and audio through the library’s catalog and subscription databases accessible from the library website. Students can access Library databases 24 hours a day by using their login credentials.
Librarians created several research guides posted on the library’s website, customized to course assignments, as well as tutorials on doing effective college-level research. The Library YouTube Channel also provides tutorials to guide students.
Librarians and staff are available at the reference desk whenever the library is open. Librarians assist students with their research and teach students how to navigate the complex world of information resources and provide introductions to Library resources through a Library mini course or one-to-one instruction. The library can provide quick access to materials at other Libraries through the Resource Sharing-Interlibrary Loan service. Students can e-mail or call for help with their research. They can also arrange research appointments with a librarian in person, by phone, or by videoconference.
To borrow library books, students need to show a SUNY CGCC student ID or other photo ID.
The library’s main phone number is (518) 697-6390.
E-mail: reference@sunycgcc.edu
Library hours are posted on the library’s website. Hours vary during the summer, holidays, and College breaks.
The library supports and complies with New York State Law (New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules 4509, Chapter 112, Laws of 1988) with respect to the confidentiality of Library records, including, but not limited to, circulation of materials, database searches, interlibrary loan transactions, reference queries, and course reserve requests.
All Library records relating to an individual patron’s use of the library and its resources are confidential. These records may be consulted and used by Library staff in the course of carrying out Library operations but will not be disclosed to others except upon the request or consent of the library user, or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or otherwise required by law.
Media Services include technical support and equipment for instructional purposes for faculty, students, and community groups. Other responsibilities include maintenance and distribution of audio-visual equipment used in the classrooms, as well as other on-campus programs and activities. Equipment requests are required at least one day in advance to guarantee delivery. The Media Services Equipment Request Form can be accessed via the College website at https://www2.columbiagreene.edu/av/.
Multimedia Coordinator: Carl Nabozny
Location: Room 102
Phone: (518) 697-6384