Access - Policies - LibGuides at City College Libraries
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Access - Policies - LibGuides at City College Libraries
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Students, Faculty, & Staff
CCNY members with a current, valid ID may access all CCNY Libraries during operating hours. Visitors with valid IDs from other CUNY campuses may also access CCNY Libraries during operating hours.
Alumni
CCNY alumni with valid alumni ID cards may access all CCNY Libraries during operating hours.
Visitors
All non-CUNY visitors must show a photo ID.
Exhibits
Visitors who request to see a current exhibit will be admitted for that purpose only.
Government Documents
Visitors who wish to access Government Documents must have an appointment and the Government Documents librarian must be present during the visit. For more information, please visit our
research guide
.
Visiting Scholars
Visiting scholars from other academic institutions may apply for on-site access to the City College Libraries while they are in New York City. There is
no remote access
to the CCNY databases outside of the library.
The following documentation is required:
Current academic credentials
A copy of the scholar's identification card from the home institution
A letter of introduction from the scholar's home institution, signed by his/her department chairperson
A brief statement of the research project for which access is requested
To apply, please submit this documentation, three weeks in advance of arrival, to:
Mario H. Ramirez
Associate Dean and Chief Librarian
Cohen Library, Room 5/333
North Academic Center
The City College of New York/CUNY
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Documentation sent in PDF format is acceptable. Please submit to
mramirez3@ccny.cuny.edu
Retired Faculty
Retired CCNY faculty may access databases on-site, as well as borrow CCNY books and request material via both CLICS and ILL.
For retired CCNY faculty to use the library:
Get a letter from your Department signed by the Chair or a Designee verifying your employment at CCNY
The letter must also indicate that you are now retired
Take this letter to the ID Office in the NAC Bldg, along with a picture ID (driver's license or passport), and your most recent college ID
You will receive a standard CCNY ID card
Bring your new CCNY ID card to the library Circulation Desk in order to activate your library privileges
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library with a current, valid Friends ID may access all CCNY Libraries during operating hours.
Find more information on becoming a Friend of the Library
here
.
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CCNY Libraries
Skip to Main Content
Today's Hours
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Policies: Access
Access
Borrowing & Renewing
Collection Development Policy
Toggle Dropdown
Deselection Policy
Conduct
Copyright & Fair Use
Giving
Internet Access & Computer Use
Intellectual Freedom
Privacy
Students, Faculty, & Staff
CCNY members with a current, valid ID may access all CCNY Libraries during operating hours. Visitors with valid IDs from other CUNY campuses may also access CCNY Libraries during operating hours.
Alumni
CCNY alumni with valid alumni ID cards may access all CCNY Libraries during operating hours.
Visitors
All non-CUNY visitors must show a photo ID.
Exhibits
Visitors who request to see a current exhibit will be admitted for that purpose only.
Government Documents
Visitors who wish to access Government Documents must have an appointment and the Government Documents librarian must be present during the visit. For more information, please visit our
research guide
.
Visiting Scholars
Visiting scholars from other academic institutions may apply for on-site access to the City College Libraries while they are in New York City. There is
no remote access
to the CCNY databases outside of the library.
The following documentation is required:
Current academic credentials
A copy of the scholar's identification card from the home institution
A letter of introduction from the scholar's home institution, signed by his/her department chairperson
A brief statement of the research project for which access is requested
To apply, please submit this documentation, three weeks in advance of arrival, to:
Mario H. Ramirez
Associate Dean and Chief Librarian
Cohen Library, Room 5/333
North Academic Center
The City College of New York/CUNY
160 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Documentation sent in PDF format is acceptable. Please submit to
mramirez3@ccny.cuny.edu
Retired Faculty
Retired CCNY faculty may access databases on-site, as well as borrow CCNY books and request material via both CLICS and ILL.
For retired CCNY faculty to use the library:
Get a letter from your Department signed by the Chair or a Designee verifying your employment at CCNY
The letter must also indicate that you are now retired
Take this letter to the ID Office in the NAC Bldg, along with a picture ID (driver's license or passport), and your most recent college ID
You will receive a standard CCNY ID card
Bring your new CCNY ID card to the library Circulation Desk in order to activate your library privileges
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library with a current, valid Friends ID may access all CCNY Libraries during operating hours.
Find more information on becoming a Friend of the Library
here
.
Next:
Borrowing & Renewing >>
Last Updated:
Apr 1, 2026 2:05 PM
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https://library.ccny.cuny.edu/policies
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