Ask Us! - Ask Us - LibGuides at City College Libraries CCNY Libraries Today's Hours See all library hours here. Ask Us: Ask Us! Ask Us! Visit Us in Person Call, Text, or Email Us Research Consultations Frequently Asked Questions Help with library research See answers to Frequently Asked Questions Types of questions you might ask a librarian: How do I begin researching a topic? Which databases should I use? How do I find a peer-reviewed article on __? Is this book / article / website a reliable resource? Does the library have a copy of __? What are the library's policies on __? We are happy to help you! Reference Librarians are available via email, and in person at the Reference Desk on the 2nd floor of the Cohen Library. We are glad to provide research help to students, faculty, and visiting researchers. In Person Reference Hours Outside of these hours, you can use our chat window to get real-time help from a CUNY Librarian. You can also email reference@ccny.cuny.edu or submit your question online You can also equest a more extensive consultation and a librarian will get in touch about scheduling a phone call or video conference shortly. Questions about borrowing, renewing and your library account Visit the Circulation Desk on the second floor of the Cohen Library Call (212) 650-7155 Email us at circ@ccny.cuny.edu Specialized help Subject Specialist Librarians Architecture Library CCNY Archives and Special Collections Center for Worker Education CUNY School of Public Health Library Dominican Studies Institute Archives and Library Music Library Science & Engineering Library Research Guides for specific courses and subjects One-on-One Research Consultations Do you have a detailed research question and need guidance? Are you encountering obstacles in your research? Consider booking a one-on-one consultation with a CCNY librarian. Research consultations are best for in-depth assistance with complex research assignments. Learn how to: Focus your research topic Plan your research strategy Identify relevant sources of information Find and evaluate sources efficiently Sessions are usually no more than 1 hour. Open to City College and School of Public Health students, faculty, and staff only. Group appointments are available. Please allow a minimum of two days for us to schedule an appointment with you. Next: Visit Us in Person >> Apr 1, 2026 2:05 PM URL: Print Page Login to LibApps Report a problem