Library Resources for CUNY Students

The many libraries across the CUNY system give students a vast trove of resources. Each library has a collection of research guides linked below with each library, which is broken down by subject and sometimes even by course.

Every library also has information on assistive technology should you need additional technology to make research and materials more accessible. Every library in the CUNY system allows you to virtually “ask a librarian” for help through an instant messaging feature. Hours differ across campuses.

Through your home library, you also have access to interlibrary loan (ILL), which allows you to order books unavailable in their catalogs from other universities and research libraries. The homepage of each campus library has instructions on how to request an ILL. Through your home campus, additionally, you are entitled to complimentary digital subscriptions to the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

Below you will find links to each library’s research guides, as well as to additional services available at those libraries. Each library is likely to have additional services not listed on their websites, so please talk to library staff to learn more about what is available to you. While some resources below may require you to have an ID for that specific campus, others are available to all students in the CUNY system.

Baruch College

Newman Library Research Guides
Newman Library Technology Loans: Newman Library has many technologies, such as laptops, calculators, and more, available to check out for use within the library. You must have a Baruch or SPS ID to check these out.
One-on-One Research Consultations (for those with Baruch or SPS IDs only): You can schedule an individual research consultation with a subject librarian at Baruch to help you find sources and conduct your research.
Newman Library Study Rooms and Carrels: Newman Library has sixty group and individual study rooms and carrels. You must have a Baruch or SPS ID to reserve them.
Newman Library Workshops: Periodic workshops on how to use the software in Adobe and Microsoft Office suites and on how to navigate Blackboard.

Borough of Manhattan Community College

BMCC Library Research & Course Guides
Group Study Rooms: BMCC Library has two rooms that can be reserved for group study and eight additional rooms in Fiterman Hall to reserve.
Podcast Recording Booth: BMCC Library has a dedicated booth for recording podcasts, including two microphones, a sound mixer, and a computer with audio editing software. Check the link for information on how to reserve.

Bronx Community College

BCC Library Research Guides

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College Research Guides
Brooklyn College Library Online Orientation Program (LOOP): An online service that introduces students to all the resources available in the Brooklyn College Library.
Brooklyn College Library Workshops: Periodic workshops on how to use software in Adobe and Microsoft Office suites and on how to navigate Blackboard
Brooklyn College Technology Loan: Brooklyn College Library has many technologies, such as laptops, calculators, and more, available to check out for use within the library. You must have a Brooklyn College ID to check these out.

City College

CCNY Library Research Guides
CCNY Archives and Special Collections: As a federal repository, CCNY Library houses hundreds of thousands of primary source documents on the history of New York City, social movements, and CUNY student activism.

College of Staten Island

CSI Library Research Guides
CSI Archives and Special Collections: CSI Library houses primary source documents on the history of Staten Island and the history of the college.
CSI Library Group Study Rooms: CSI Library has ten rooms that can be reserved for group study.

Graduate Center

Mina Rees Library Research Guides
Mina Rees Library Scholarly Services: The GC’s librarians host workshops and offer research consultations.

Guttman Community College

Guttman Library Research Guides
Guttman Library Laptop Loan Service: Check out a laptop from the front desk at Guttman Library. You must have a Guttman ID to do so.

Hostos Community College

Hostos Library Research Guides
Hostos Library Group Study Rooms: Hostos Library has two rooms that can be reserved for group study.

Hunter College

Hunter Library Research Guides
One-on-One Research Consultations (for those with Hunter IDs only): You can schedule an individual research consultation with a subject librarian at Hunter, to help you find sources and conduct your research.
Hunter Library Computing: The computers across Hunter’s libraries have different software available for student use. Each library also has laptops available for checkout.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay Library Research Guides
John Jay Library Group Study/Media Viewing Rooms: John Jay Library has four rooms, and a media room, that can be reserved for group study.

Kingsborough Community College

Kibbee Library Research Guides
Kibbee Library Study Rooms: Kibbee Library has four individual study rooms that can be reserved.

LaGuardia Community College

LaGuardia Community College Library Research Guides
LaGuardia Library Media Services: LaGuardia Library has laptops, calculators, and other technology available for checkout.

Lehman College

Lief Library Research Guides
Lehman Library Study Rooms: Lief Library has thirteen group study rooms that can be reserved.

Medgar Evers College

Charles Evans Inniss Memorial Library Research Guides

New York City College of Technology

Schwerin Library Research Guides
Schwerin Library Study Rooms: Schwerin Library has five group study rooms that can be reserved.
Schwerin Library Technology Services: Schwerin Library has laptops, laptop chargers, and calculators available for checkout.

Queens College

QC Library Research Guides
QC Library Computing Services: QC Library has laptops available for checkout.
QC Library Study Rooms: QC Library has three group study rooms available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
QC Library Makerspace: QC Library has a “Makerspace” with tools and equipment, including a 3-D printer, available for student use. Students interested in using the space must attend a safety orientation before they are allowed access.

Queensborough Community College

QCC Library Research Guides

School of Labor and Urban Studies [see Graduate Center]

School of Professional Studies [see Baruch]

York College

York Library Research Guides
York Library Group Study Rooms: York Library has fourteen group study rooms that can be reserved.

Writing and Learning Resources

All of the colleges in the CUNY system have centers specifically dedicated to helping students improve their writing and offering tutoring in a number of disciplines, ranging from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences and mathematics. In addition to one-on-one tutoring and individual feedback, these writing centers also offer workshops focused on academic and professional writing skills. Many of them are also tailored to specific student needs, such as ESL students or students with disabilities.

The university’s writing and learning centers are linked below, along with additional resources that may be of interest at each campus.

Baruch College

Baruch Writing Center
Baruch Student Academic Consulting Center
The Lexington Review: The Lexington Review is an online journal produced by the Baruch Writing Center to showcase student academic and scholarly writing.

Borough of Manhattan Community College

Bronx Community College

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn College Learning Center

City College

College of Staten Island

CSI Center for Academic Student Assistance

Graduate Center

Guttman Community College

Guttman Academic Success Center

Hostos Community College

Hunter College

Hunter Learning & Support Centers

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

John Jay Learning Centers

Kingsborough Community College

Kingsborough Learning Center

LaGuardia Community College

https://www.laguardia.edu/writingcenter/

Lehman College

Lehman Instructional Support Services

Macaulay Honors College

Macaulay Writing Assistance

Medgar Evers College

New York City College of Technology

Queens College

Queensborough Community College

QCC Center for Tutoring and Academic Support

School of Labor and Urban Studies

SLU Writing Center

School of Professional Studies

SPS Tutoring Services

York College

CUNY Research Resources

There are many opportunities across CUNY for undergraduate students to get involved in scholarly research, especially in STEM fields and fields like psychology. CUNY and its colleges also offer a number of sponsored opportunities at institutions in the city and nationwide. Many of these opportunities also offer fellowship stipends. In addition to the standing opportunities listed below, you may want to consult department and individual faculty pages at each of the colleges to see their specific fields of research and learn what kinds of opportunities may be available to you.

CUNY-Wide:

Undergraduate Research Opportunities: A catalog of research opportunities both within and outside the university that are specifically available to CUNY students. Some of these include partnerships with other universities nationwide.
CUNY Summer Undergraduate Research Program (STEM only): A ten-week, STEM undergraduate research and professional development experience; it is open to students in the tri-state area.
Advanced Science Research Center – Undergraduate Research Opportunities: Additional undergraduate research opportunities through CUNY’s Advanced Science Research Center.
Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation – Off-Campus Undergraduate Research Opportunities: Additional research opportunities specifically tailored for STEM students from underrepresented groups.

Baruch College

Department of Psychology, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Initiative: Undergraduate research opportunities in basic and applied science of psychology.
CUNY Climate Scholars Fellowship: The CUNY Climate Scholars Fellowship is currently recruiting ten(10) undergraduate students from Baruch College, Bronx Community College, Brooklyn College, and Hunter College to participate in the next cycle of the program. The Climate Scholars will develop highly marketable research and communication skills, cultivate sound decision-making skills, and prepare for careers in renewable energy and climate change.

Borough of Manhattan Community College

BMCC Foundation Fund for Undergraduate Research: The BMCC Foundation Fund (BFF) Research Program supports 30 exceptional students in STEM and Humanities based faculty-mentored research per year. Applications are accepted in the fall and spring semesters.
CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP): The CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) aims to increase the participation of high-achieving CUNY community college students in faculty-mentored research in science and technology. Applications are accepted every fall semester.
NSF-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates): The National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at BMCC offers paid summer internships for qualified undergraduate students to conduct biology research projects with BMCC scientists. Applications are accepted in the spring semester every year.

Bronx Community College

CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP): The CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) aims to increase the participation of high achieving CUNY community college students in faculty-mentored research in science and technology. Applications are accepted every fall semester.
Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP): The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is to increase the number of students from under-represented groups who are pursuing professional licensure and careers in mathematics, science, technology, and health-related fields. CSTEP provides academic enrichment and research experience in STEM-related fields.

Brooklyn College

NSF-REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates): The Brooklyn College Psychology and Neuroscience REU Program provides students the opportunity to immerse in rich and innovative mentored research experiences in clinical, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience.
Brooklyn College Research Opportunities: A list of centers and institutes at Brooklyn College that may be accepting undergraduate students for research opportunities. Contact each center for further details.

City College

NSF-REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates): The Biochemistry, Biophysics and Biodesign (B3) REU Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in these fields.
Student Information for Undergraduate Research: A list of REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) programs available to CCNY students as well as separate REU opportunities lists maintained by individual departments and institutions within CCNY and CUNY.
On-Campus Research Opportunities: A list of labs and other centers/institutes that may be accepting undergraduate students for research opportunities.

College of Staten Island

Child Development Lab Research Opportunities: The Child Development Lab offers several undergraduate research assistantships each semester.
Undergraduate Conference on Research, Scholarship, and the Arts: A conference allowing undergraduates the opportunity to present their scholarly research.
CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP): The CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) provides funded laboratory experiences for associate degree students over a one-year period. The program aims to increase the participation of high achieving undergraduate students in authentic research in science and technology.
CSI Research Centers: A list of labs and other centers/institutes that may be accepting undergraduate students for research opportunities.

Guttman Community College

Guttman Research Opportunities: Research opportunities at Guttman through LSAMP and CRSP.

Hostos Community College

Hostos Research Opportunities: A portal for research opportunities at Guttman, maintained by the Office of Academic Affairs.

Hunter College

Undergraduate Research Portal: Includes links to a database of research opportunities, recurring opportunities for research funding and awards, the Undergraduate STEM Research Conference, and the Undergraduate Research Initiative.
HCAP AAPI Research Skills Program: Research programs and workshops for students interested in research with Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in New York City.
Hunter Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program: A summer research program at Hunter College that provides underrepresented students majoring in biology, biochemistry, psychology and physics opportunities to complete research training.

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Student Research Opportunities: Includes links to research opportunities at John Jay.
Department of Psychology Undergraduate Research Experience Program: A research study program that provides academic credit to students participating in psychology research at the college.
Chronicle of Undergraduate Research: A journal that publishes academic research by students at John Jay.
Office for Student Research and Creativity: A centralized, college-wide program designed to facilitate and promote undergraduate research by providing information, opportunities, and support for faculty and students.
Program for Research Initiatives in Science and Math (PRISM): The PRISM Undergraduate Research Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in long-term, close mentoring relationships with faculty who provide training, personal and career advisement, and professional encouragement.

Kingsborough Community College

CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP): The CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) aims to increase the participation of high-achieving CUNY community college students in faculty-mentored research in science and technology. Applications are accepted every fall semester.

LaGuardia Community College

Research in the Natural Sciences Department at LaGuardia: Opportunities for conducting research alongside faculty in the Department of Natural Sciences.
Ad Astra: A newsletter published by LaGuardia that offers a platform for student research across multiple disciplines.

Lehman College

Undergraduate Research Opportunities in the Natural and Social Sciences: A portal of opportunities during the school year and over the summer for undergraduates to conduct research.
Bronx STEM Scholars Program: A partnership between Lehman, Hostos, and BCC that allows STEM scholars from Hostos and BCC the opportunity to complete a summer laboratory research training program at Lehman College.

Macaulay Honors College

Student Information for Undergraduate Research: A list of research opportunities for Macaulay Honors students, including the Macaulay Research Assistance Program, Springboard courses, and other opportunities at CUNY and nationally.

Medgar Evers College

Medgar Evers Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) Program: A research program that offers research opportunities at Medgar Evers College, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, School of Graduate Studies and other host labs, with the intent of incentivizing students from underrepresented groups to pursue graduate study in the biomedical and behavioral sciences.

New York City College of Technology

Undergraduate Research Opportunities at City Tech: A portal with links to applications for opportunities to participate in undergraduate research at City Tech, such as the Emerging Scholars Program and the CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP).
City Tech Undergraduate Research Blog: A blog maintained by the Office of Undergraduate Research with details on workshops, events, “research mixers” for students to meet potential faculty mentors, and more.

Queens College

QC Research Connect: A portal for research opportunities across Queens College’s different departments. Check each listing for more details.
Department of Biology Research Opportunities: Instructions for how to participate in research opportunities with faculty in the QC Department of Biology.
QC Undergraduate Research Club: A club for students to help one another find research opportunities.

Queensborough Community College

Undergraduate Research Portal: A centralized portal for QCC students to find a variety of internal and external grant-sponsored, curriculum-embedded, or voluntary research opportunities.
NSF REU: Research Experience for Undergraduates: Research opportunities hosted by the Department of Physics at QCC.
QCC Undergraduate Research Journal: A peer-reviewed campus-wide journal which publishes original scientific work by undergraduate students in all disciplines.
Undergraduate Research Day: A one-day conference held annually to showcase undergraduate research at QCC.

York College

Office of Undergraduate Research: The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts a portal with details on research opportunities at York.
STEM Summer Research Opportunities: A portal with paid research opportunities city- and nation-wide for students to apply for.

Career Preparedness and Professional Development

CUNY’s colleges also have many resources for career preparedness and professional development through career centers. These centers can advise students on career planning, job-readiness skills, internships and employment opportunities in their fields of study. They also host workshops on skills such as writing resumes, CVs, and cover letters; networking; interviews; and more.

Baruch College