Using the Libraries
Library Hours
View a complete list of current campus and center libraries hours. The Swirbul Library Service Point Desk and IT Help Desk may have different hours of operation. Note that hours may not be accurate if a University-wide alert has indicated the campus/center is currently closed.
My Library Account
My Library Account gives you information about materials you have borrowed from the library, lets you renew items, check on the status of holds, check library fines or blocks, and access your Interlibrary Borrowing loans and account.
Find and Request an Item
Learn how to locate articles, books, streaming media, and more within our collection and how to request items that we don’t readily have access to.
Remote Learning Services
Adelphi University Libraries offer distance education services for students, staff, faculty and administration. In addition to our electronic resources (such as databases and ebooks), which are always available on- and off-campus, the Libraries offer remote services to promote student success. Click the link below to learn more.
Services for Alumni
Adelphi University Libraries offer Alumni special borrowing privileges and access to select research materials when they register with the Office of Alumni Relations (Nexus Building room 200). View a list of our alumni-accessible databases and resources.
Libraries and Centers
Adelphi University Libraries offer space and services at every Adelphi campus and center.
Rooms and Spaces
Looking for a place to study or gather? See the list of library rooms and spaces available for use to the Adelphi University community. You can also find maps of each floor and the Library Holdings Guide.
Collaboration Studios
Collaboration Studios, located on the first floor of Swirbul Library, are designed for group study and should be reserved ahead of time. There are 2 wheelchair accessible studios, 5 small studios, and 3 large studios.