Our Mission

To support the purpose-centered learning curriculum of Metropolitan College with print, digital, and other media.

Who We Are

Kate Adler – Director of Library Services Tina Callender – Evening Reference Librarian Blondel Francis-Pryce – Library Assistant- Circulation Desk Jonathan Frater – Technical Services Librarian Gregory Lewis – Library Assistant- Technology Specialist

Find Books

To search for print books, type a title, an author’s name, or other keywords into the library search box. To search for eBooks, log in to read them online ; or check them out on your phone or tablet.

Find Articles

Databases by Subject Search for human services articles, business analysis, education data, and more. Databases A-Z Got a go-to database? Find it by name.

Find Journals

Electronic Journal List Search or browse an A-Z list of the Library’s electronic journals.

Get Background Information

Electronic Reference Sources Search reference works such as Credo Reference online.

Find Data

Demographic Data Statistics Sources Use statistical data from federal, state, and city sources to draw an accurate picture of the communities you serve. Industry and Company Data Get facts and figures on dozens of American industries with reports from IBISWorld; or research specific companies with profiles from Hoover’s.

Explore Research Guides

Research Guides Get helpful hints on conducting overall research in specific subjects, as well as practical information on using the different facets of the library.

Purpose Handbooks

Read them online or print them out.

Student Handbook

Need to check on a College policy or procedure? The student handbookis the place to look.

The Audrey Cohen/MCNY Archives

Explore the colleges archives and the writings of MCNY’s founder

Films On Demand

Stream the educational video of Films On Demand to any computer.

Need Something Else?

Chat with librarians online while the library is open.

Circulation Information:

Check out our guide to what you can check out of the library.

Your Library Account:

Once you register at the library, log in online to check your due dates, fines, and holds.

Renewing Books:

If you have books already checked out from the MCNY Library, renew them online for an additional month.

Placing Holds:

Request that a specific book be pulled and set aside for you by placing it on hold.

Format Your References

Citation Resources Learn APA Style with resources like Zotero.

Get One-On-One Support

Office of Academic Support Make an appointment with the LEC’s expert writing and mathematics tutors; find your own personal Mentor; get support from your very First Year to your final Purpose.

Group Study Room

The Learning Commons now has a group study room available. Book Room 744 for project sessions, interviews, and more.

Research Consultations & Library Tutorials

Ask us for help on a specific research question or project, or to learn a set of basic library skills.

Instruction Sessions & Course Guides

Faculty can request a research instruction session for their class, or ask the librarians to design an online course or assignment guide.

Inter-Library Loan

Email to get help obtaining specific books or articles not currently owned by the MCNY Library.

Learning Commons

The Library is now part of the new MCNY Learning Commons. If you have a suggestion for an event, a program, or a collaboration, fill out our form ; we’d love to work with you.

Moodle

If you’re having difficulty with a Moodle assignment, forum, or course, submit an online support request.

Wifi

Log in with your Moodle username and password. Ask a librarian for help.

Microsoft Office Help

Ask for one-on-one help with problems, or for lessons on Word, Excel, or Powerpoint.

Computer Problems

Email HelpDesk@mcny.edu to report access or hardware issues.