Blackmore Library

Research Assistance

Librarians can help you get a start on your assignment, get past a mental roadblock with your research, or give you a tour and overview of helpful library services. Stop by the Reference Desk to ask a question or for more in-depth assistance, schedule a Research Consultation.

Reference Desk Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm, Friday: 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday 4 pm - 8 pm

Library Research Consultations

Students may request a personal research appointment that fits their busy schedule. Complete the Research Consultation Request form and a Librarian will contact you within three business days to schedule a consultation.

Group Study Rooms

Group Study Rooms 113, 114, and 209 are available during normal library hours on a first-come, first-served basis. Group Study Rooms 211 and 212 can be reserved online, 24 hours in advance.  View the complete guidelines and descriptions or reserve a group study room here. 

Buy This Book form

Students may use this form to request titles to be added to the Blackmore Library collection.

ILL Request

Please use this form to send a request to our InterLibrary Loan Department. Please direct any questions to the ILL Department. 

New York Times

All current Main Campus faculty, staff, and students can receive free, digital access to the New York Times.  Follow the instructions on our page to learn how to claim your free pass!

Library Tutorials

Our streaming web tutorials are a great place to learn about the Library's resources or get help with your research, from search strategies to database searching.

Reserves 

Reserve items can be checked out at the Circulation Desk and they are available for a limited period of time.

• Search Reserves by Course Number
• Search Reserves by Instructor's Name 

Frequent User Card

Receive one punch when you check out a book or ask a reference question. You may earn only one punch per visit.

After receiving 12 punches, fill in your name and email on the back of the Frequent User Card. Return the completed card to a Reference Librarian and receive a free tumbler or tote bag! You will also be entered into a raffle for a gift card at the end of the semester.

Orders Request 
Faculty members may use this form to request titles to be added to the Blackmore Library collection.

Reserves Request 
Items placed on Reserve must come from an original source and not a reproduction. Please complete the form below to place an item on course reserve:

•  Faculty Reserves Form

For more information see our Reserves Policy.
Questions about Fair Use? See the Fair Use Checklist (PDF).

Instruction Request 
Faculty members may use this form to request a Librarian for their class.  Reserve instruction sessions early to get your preferred date. Please try to give us at least two weeks notice and have an alternate date in mind in case your first choice is unavailable.

ILL Request 
Please use this form to send a request to our InterLibrary Loan Department. Please direct any questions to the ILL Department.

New York Times

• All New Library Items
• Chronicle of Higher Education
• Chronicle of Higher Education - Back Issues
• Databases Listed by Name
• Electronic Journal Center
• Journal of Higher Education
• Journal of Higher Education - Back Issues
• Science and Mathematics Modules
• The New York Times

Mission and Vision Statements 
View the mission, vision, and objectives of the Blackmore Library.

Borrowing Policies 
View the Library's circulation policies and frequently asked questions.

Library Staff
View contact and liaison information. 

Library Floor Plan
View the locations of different services and materials within the building. 

Archives and Lenski Policy
Access policy for use of the Archives and Lenski Collections.