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Single study spaces, group study spaces, and presentation practice rooms are available.

Book A Teaching Space

Faculty can now book a teaching space in the library.

Library Hours

December 2 - 14, 2024

Reminder: Virtual Assistance is ALWAYS available. Chat online with a college librarian 24 hours a day, 365 days a year with Ask Us 24/7.

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Monday 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM  9:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM 9:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM 9:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM

2:30 PM
Sunday CLOSED

New Books

Photograph of Flavorama: a guide to unlocking the art and science of flavor by Arielle Johnson
Photograph of Deep Work: rules for focused success in a distracted world by Cal Newport
Photograph of You will get through this: a mental health first-aid kit: help for depression, anxiety, grief, and more by Julie Radico
Photograph of The World Walk by Tom Turcich
Photograph of The great stewardess rebellion: how women launched a workplace revolution at 30,000 feet by Nell Wulfhart

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Fall 2024 LNAP Events by Michelle Ragucci

November is Native American Heritage Month!

Native American Heritage Month Guide

New Database! Exploring Race in Society

Use this database to explore context and solutions-oriented points of view on topics related to race, ethnicity, diversity and inclusiveness.

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Current topic: Israel & Palestine

Wondering about the history of Israel & Palestine? Check out this new book. 

Israel & Palestine features important information on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine throughout world history. We believe this content will help provide your students and researchers with a deeper understanding of the political, economic, and social impacts of this conflict from an historical perspective.

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Diversity, equity, and inclusion statement

Academic Libraries within the State University of New York system embrace the responsibility of curating spaces, providing services and resources that support our communities equitably, and foster belonging. In keeping with SUNY’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion mission, SUNY Libraries are committed to continually raising cultural awareness, sustaining transformation, and working to champion initiatives that support individual expression.

Please take a moment to look at the new guide. This guide provides reports by SUNY Schenectady faculty, books available in the library catalog, as well as other useful websites and resources.

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Academic Video Online

This is the library’s online film collection. Watch 68,000 classic, world, and independent films and documentaries.

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CQ Researcher

Check out the new CQ Researcher search! 

 

Use this database for trustworthy information on current events. In-depth reports are written by experienced journalists, contain footnotes, and are professionally fact-checked.

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    Email: LibraryServices@sunysccc.edu

    Phone: 518-381-1235

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Librarians Sine and Matthew can help answer your computer questions!  Click the button below to schedule a time to meet in the Begley Learning Commons.

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