Services

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 the library purchase books and audio-visual materials for our collection. You can use this form to request that the library purchase these 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.

An online tool that allows you to track your progress towards graduation.

An online tool that determines eligibility for financial aid.

CUNYfirst MyInfo provides students an alternative to CUNYfirst for looking up essential student data such as class schedule, class textbooks and financial aid summary.

Guide for using Schedule Builder in CUNYfirst.

A guide for students on how to access different student services, make appointments, and connect to campus advisors, tutors, and course instructors.

Find the locations and hours of campus computer labs, software installed in labs, and login procedures.

Information about accessing and using your student email account.

List of applications and services are provided to students across The City University of New York.

CUNY virtual desktop provides remote access to select software applications over the Internet, including SPSS, SAS, Matlab, Mathematica and Maplesoft.

Devices are available for loan to students who need them to participate in distance learning.

Find information regarding technology services at CSI, including how to reset your SLAS/email password. (You can email helpdesk@csi.cuny.edu for password resets.)

The Technology Training Center is where students can obtain training on CSI-supported technologies. The Center conducts workshops and offers a training library of the current training being offered.

The College of Staten Island's Women’s Center is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of women students, to addressing gender-related issues, and to empowering women in order to strengthen the entire community.

The Center for Student Accessibility facilitates reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities ensuring equal access to academic and co-curricular programming in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Information about CLUE credit events and the New Student Orientation program. Find CLUE events happening throughout the semester that help you fulfill your CLUE requirement. (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.)

The Counseling Center offers secure video or telephone counseling, medication services, same-day virtual drop-in appointments, group counseling, and after-hours services. If you have an immediate need to speak to a counselor, please call 718-982-2391. Someone is available 24/7.

Information about getting a CSI ID card, purchasing meal plans or adding money to your card.

Dolphin Dash Mobile Store is a quick and convenient way to access items when you are on campus. We carry school supplies, electronics, toiletries, spirit gear and apparel! Download the mobile APP, place your order, and pick-up your items. (Spirit Gear items are to be picked up from building 3A- Room 106. All other items are to be picked up at the Main café in the Campus Center- building 1C.)
*USE THIS APP TO PURCHASE SCANTRONS*

The Carroll and Milton Petrie Student Emergency Grant Fund provides grants to eligible matriculated students in good standing who experience an emergency that might prevent them from continuing their education.

The CSI Food Pantry is available by appointment to students in need.

Health and Wellness Services offers telehealth--a safe and easy way to connect with the nurse practitioner and nurse via secure video for physical exams for programs, sick visits, STI testing, or to answer questions/concerns about alcohol or drug issues.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning Resource Center is dedicated to improving the educational environment for LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumnae. The Center offers a Safe Space and Drop-in Library consisting of magazines, books and DVDs. A list of the Drop-in Centers books can be found at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog/CSI-LGBTQ-Center

The Men's Center offers a variety of resources, including a safe space to gather, mentoring, advisement, workshops, tutoring, and work-study opportunities. (Please note that all programming at the Men’s Center is open to female students. Similarly, all students, faculty, and staff, regardless of race, gender, national origin, or other characteristic, are welcome to participate in the College of Staten Island’s Men’s Center programming.)

ODEI facilitates compliance with CUNY’s Policy on Sexual Misconduct, CUNY’s Policy on Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination, and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) serves as Title IX Officer and s. 504 ADA Compliance Officer, conducting all investigations that fall within the purview of the CUNY Policies referenced above and managing all components of employee recruitment.

Find student employment opportunities on and off campus. For College Assistant positions, see the CUNY jobs site.