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Borrowing Information: Book Request/Pick Up Service

Everything on borrowing materials from the Library

This service enables current faculty, students, and staff to request pick up of Brooklyn College Library books as well as books from other CUNY libraries. Books requested from the Brooklyn College Library will generally be available within 24 hours of the request. Books from other CUNY libraries will be available in approximately 1 week.

How to Request Materials for Pick Up at the Circulation Desk:

  1. Search OneSearch, the CUNY Libraries catalog, to locate the material you want to request.
  2. Once you see the title you want to request, click on the title. Be sure to select the Brooklyn copy, if available.  If the title is only available at another CUNY library, click on that title. Next, click on the Sign In on the yellow bar. Sign in with your CUNYfirst credentials. 
    OneSearch screen
  3. Submit the request by clicking on Request.
  4. When the requested material is ready to be picked up, an Item Available Notice will be emailed to you with further instructions. 
    OneSearch screen

 

How to Pick Up Materials

The email notification you receive when your item is ready will explain that the item can be picked up at the Brooklyn College Library Circulation Desk, First Floor during its open service hours

A Few Details About the Service

  • The Request/Pick-Up Service is based on the availability of the requested materials.
  • Some collections are not eligible for Pick-Up Service requests: reserves, reference collections, archives and special collections. 
  • You will be contacted via email if an item is not available. Please contact a Reference librarian to identify alternative resources.
  • Borrowers should not clean or disinfect library materials. Cleaning products or excess moisture can damage materials.  

How to Return Materials

All materials borrowed from the Brooklyn College Library or any CUNY library may be returned to the Brooklyn College Circulation Desk, First Floor during its open service hours.