The Research services Office is located on the third floor of the Library in room 360. Research Services obtains library materials--books, articles from periodicals, documents, etc. that are not owned by the Brooklyn College Library. Research Services includes both traditional interlibrary loan services and access to commercial document suppliers. These services are extended to Brooklyn College faculty, staff, both undergraduate and graduate students and members of the IRPE. Readers are required to present a current validated Brooklyn College I.D.

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What if I need something the library does not own?

NEW: For books held in CUNY Libraries use the new CLICS service

NEW: For frequent ILL customers, use Direct ILL with WorldCat

Pick up an interlibrary loan form at the Information Services desk or at the reserves desk in the Library or, or request the materials by e-mail by contacting ill@brooklyn.cuny.edu. The more information you supply, the more likely it is that we will be able to get the item for you in a timely fashion. Necessary data for books includes the title, author, place and date of publication; For journals articles provide the journal title, title of the article, names of author, volume, issue number, and the page numbers. Useful information includes where the citation can be found--i.e. CUNY+, another database (such as Medline or ERIC) or the name of the printed bibliography or index. Also to be included is the date of request, your name, your social security number, your status (student, faculty, staff), the department where you work or study, and the phone number or e-mail address where you wish to be contacted when the materials arrive.

How long will it take?

We process all requests as quickly as possible, but we depend on the generosity of other libraries to fill your requests and the U.S. Postal service to deliver most of them, so the time it takes to complete a transaction varies. If you need an item right away, please tell us. You will be notified by telephone or e-mail when the materials arrive.

Where Should I pick Up My Request After it Comes to the Library?

Requests from Research Services can be picked up from the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library to the right of the entrance.

How much will it cost?

The Library will pay all charges.

How long can I keep these materials?

Books: Loan periods vary, so check the due date on the front of the book. Renewals can only be arranged with the permission of the lending library. To request a renewal please contact the Research Services Office at least two days prior to due date. Please return books to the Circulation desk, first floor, or the Research Services Office, room 360, of the Library.

Photocopies do not have to be returned.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to come in and ask. You may call us at (718) 951-4414, OR E-MAIL us at ill@brooklyn.cuny.edu

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