FAQ'S
General Questions- How do I find books?
- You may locate books and other digitial media by searching the Library's catalog system.
- How do I find periodical articles (magazines, newspapers, and journal articles)?
- Click this link to search the full-text databases and indexes.
- How do I find out about videos and other audiovisual resources?
- Check the Library Catalog. Also browse the Library's Mediagraphy list of videos organized by course.
- I need more help. How do I get it? Who do I need to see?
- Visit the reference desk ; call the reference desk at (718) 289-5974; or connect to Ask a Librarian for online assistance.
- How do I access resources when the Library is closed?
- Read the instructions on accessing resources from home
- Who can check out materials?
- CUNY Students, Faculty and Staff with up-to-date ID may check out circulating materials from any CUNY Library.
- What materials may be checked out?
- Titles in the Circulating Collection are available for check out (periodicals, videos, microforms and Reference titles do not circulate).
- How long is the check out period at BCC?
- Faculty - 6 weeks; Students and Staff - 3 weeks.
- May materials checked out from BCC be renewed?
- Yes, it may be renewed three times if no one has placed a "hold" on it.
- How do I renew materials?
- Bring the materials to the Circulation Desk or Call (718-289-5441) with the barcode information from the materials and your CUNY ID or Log on to the Library catalog and click on "Renew".
- What materials are only available for use on site?
- Reference Collection materials, Periodicals, videos, Reserve Materials and microforms.
- How many titles can be checked out?
- 10 per person
- What are the fines for overdue items?
- Ten cents per day per item.
- How do I check the materials back in?
- Deliver them to the Circulation Desk. Materials checked out from other CUNY Libraries may also be returned to BCC.
- How long is the check out period?
- 3 Hours
- What are the fines if it is overdue?
- Sixty cents per hour
- What happens if I don't pay my fines or lost book charges?
- A block is put on your record, preventing you from graduating, obtaining transcripts or registering until it is paid.