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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

March 18 - May 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 4:30 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM

2:30 PM
Sunday CLOSED

New Books

Photograph of Mindful Strategies for Helping College Students Manage Stress by Lacretia Dye
Photograph of Food Cultures of Great Britain: cuisine, customs and issues by Victoria Williams
Photograph of Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Critical Thinking Approach by Katherine Currier
Photograph of Empowerment Series: Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare by Charles Zastrow
Photograph of Motivation and Learning Strategies for College Success by Helena Seli

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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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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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Contact Us

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    Email: LibraryServices@sunysccc.edu

    Phone: 518-381-1235

Contact Our Librarians Live

A librarian will be available in Brainfuse from 6 pm to 7 pm on Mondays and Thursdays when classes are in session. Click here for directions on how to access Brainfuse.  When you get to Step 6 in the instructions above, scroll down and click Office Hours to join the virtual Library Reference Help session.

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Computer Help

Librarian Matthew can help answer your computer questions.  Click the button below to schedule a time to meet with him in the Begley Learning Commons.

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