Borrow a Book

Bring book(s) and your AU ID to the service desk. Borrow books/dvds for a loan period of 28 days. At least one renewal is granted upon timely request.

My Library Account

From the library homepage access/review your library account – current & previous loans, pending requests and upcoming due dates.

Interlibrary Borrowing

If we don’t have access to an article or book in our database, you can request materials from other libraries. Find the Interlibrary Borrowing link on the main library page to request an item.

Reserve Books

Books on reserve can be used for up to 2 hours at a time in the library. Refer to your syllabus to see if any required texts are on reserve in the library or ask staff.

Digitization

Library staff can digitize up to 10% or 2 chapters of a book, whichever is more. Search for the resource and submit requests viaOneSearch.

AU Bookstore

At times confused with the library, you can rent or buy the books needed for your classes at the bookstore, which is located in the University Center.

Meet With a Librarian

Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, or a researcher, you can get the research help you need! Chat online or schedule an in-person appointment with a subject-specialist librarian.

Research Instruction

Library faculty teach customized information literacy classes in person or remotely at the request of faculty. Schedule your session!

Reserve Study Spaces

Reserve one of our 14 study spaces in advance for up to 2 hrs/day. Check out the Step & Study Treadmill Studio!

Supplies

Items available to borrow for 24 hours – laptops, calculators, chargers, adapters, and headphones. Printers and scanners are available for use with printing credits.

Library Study Zones

Keep an eye out for signs: Talking Zones & Silent Zones and be courteous and mindful of fellow library patrons.

Library Events

The library hosts various events throughout the year. Visit the University Events page and search – library. We’d love to have you!

Questions about the Library or need help with a book?

Email User Services

userservices@adelphi.edu
516.877.3570

Need Tech Support

Email IT Services

helpdesk@adelphi.edu

Need Research Assistance?

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