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Common questions and answers about Library resources and services. You can also submit a question if it is not already in our knowledge base, or ask via our 24/7 chat reference service.

Opening hours for the current semester, including exceptions for holidays.

Online tutorials for library information literacy and research. (Looking for the Library's online tutorial for CC CLUE credit? You can find it here: https://library.csi.cuny.edu/c.php?g=546205&p=7824062.)

APA, MLA, and Chicago style guide help for formatting your research paper, creating in-text citations, and constructing a bibliography.

Instructions for accessing the library’s electronic resources from off-campus.

Locate textbooks and course materials on reserve at the library. These items can be checked out for use within the library. Request textbooks through the Reserve form by clicking on the Course Reserves link.

E-Reserves is an electronic reserves software program that enables students to access selected scanned course readings. These selections can include book chapters, journal articles and print or visual materials that are not available online or in accessible formats for faculty to use as required class readings. E-Reserve is not intended to be used for materials that The College of Staten Island Library already has electronically.

Book a group study room at the library.

The Library offers a consultation service open to CSI faculty, staff, or students who need assistance with in-depth research questions. Please use this sign up form to schedule a one-on-one appointment with the liaison librarian for your subject area.

Request to borrow books and other materials not available from CUNY Libraries.

Information about computers, printing, photocopying, scanning, and wireless services at the library.

Manage your library account and renew books online through One Search.

The CSI Library is committed to providing equal access to all library materials, programs, and services by all its patrons, including those with disabilities. Learn about our assistive services and technology for persons with disabilities.

Request that the library purchase books, journals, and audio-visual materials for our collection. You can use this form to request that the library purchase a variety of materials for the library's collections.

Guidelines for submitting a Master's Thesis or Capstone Research Project to the library.

Access Blackboard directly (opens a login prompt.)

Find and purchase textbooks for your courses from the CSI Bookstore.

Academic Advising assists students with general academic advisement and course selection, including but not limited to: general education requirements, academic standing concerns, GPA calculations, financial aid course compliance issues (TAP and TITLE IV appeals).

The Center offers a full range of career planning and skill development programs to assist students in achieving their career goals.

Provides tutoring, study centers, immersion programs and pre-test preparation.

The Writing Center, under the direction of the English Department, assists students in improving reading and writing skills in all subject areas.