Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG) 2024Final.pptx
Library in a Nutshell
1. Library Resources
in a Nutshell
An Introduction to the
Brooklyn College Library
Taught by
Librarian and Professor
Alycia Sellie
2. What We’ll Cover in this Session
• A bit about the all that is available to you
at the Library
• An overview of research at the Brooklyn
College Library
• Start of the Semester Checklist
• Q&A
• Then a tour of the building!
13. Interlibrary Loan
• If CUNY does not have a book or article
you want, you can borrow the item from
other libraries through Interlibrary Loan.
• Set up your account online to get started.
18. Off-Campus Access
You have access to our electronic resources
anywhere you have an internet connection.
Login information:
Username: BC email ID
Password: MMDDSSSSS
(month and day of birthday as
FOUR numbers, and last FIVE digits of
your Social Security number)
20. Research Help
Reference Services:
• Talk to your subject librarian
• Chat online: 24 hour chat reference
service through the library’s website
• Visit the reference desk on the first floor
of the library
23. Printing/Copying/Scanning
• Free printing
– Free printing for graduate students each
semester. The number of free pages depends on
how many classes you are enrolled in.
• Separate Copy accounts
– Black and white copies: 10 cents per page, 15
cents for double-sided
• Color printing and copying also available
• Free scanners—can use with print accounts
24. Go Wireless
To use the wireless on campus, bring your
portable device to the West End Building
(WEB Building) computer lab for setup
during business hours.
25. Take a Workshop!
• Each semester the Library and AIT offer
workshops on a variety of topics
• More library workshops in development
• Have an suggestion for a workshop that
you would like to attend? Let us know!
27. Questions?
Please feel free to ask now,
at the reference desk,
online,
or any time that you need help!
This session was led by
Professor Alycia Sellie
asellie@brooklyn.cuny.edu
