Frequently Asked Questions

You can always find the Library's current schedule on the Library website at: https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/about/library-hours

The Library's day-by-day schedule for the semester is also available at : https://www.york.cuny.edu/library/about/calendar

Reference Help
Reference assistance is available both in person and via library chat. You can find the chatbox on the right side of the library website. We are available any time during the library's regular operating hours.  Please contact us via email (reference@york.cuny.edu) or use the "Submit a question" box on the right side of this page to get in touch if chat is unavailable.
 

Accessing library resources from off-campus
To access resources from off-campus, you need to sign in using your CUNY login credentials. This is the same login you already use for BlackBoard/Brightspace and CUNYfirst.

Personal Research Consultations

If you need more help, York librarians are available for in-depth assistance with your research assignments. Learn how to:

• Focus your research topic
• Plan your research strategy
• Identify relevant sources of information
• Find and evaluate sources efficiently

Use the form to schedule an online research consultation with a Library Faculty member: york.cuny.edu/library/research-consultation

We will respond within 48 hours to schedule an appointment via Zoom.

Help from Home

The library also has a guide on how to find a variety of resources and tools you can use to access library services and materials from off campus. See our Help from Home guide for more info.