Need help? Ask a Librarian! They're usually available at the Research Help Desk, located in the back-middle of the first floor, or you can reach out to your subject specialist.

Instructional Librarians teach one-credit courses: LI 100, which is offered every semester, is a general introduction to research. LI 371, offered primarily in the fall semester, is geared towards seniors working on a thesis or capstone project.

Stay current with Scribner Library's selection of Current Periodicals. Current issues of titles ranging from Vanity Fair to Adirondack Life are located on the first floor By lifting the shelves you can find a copy of every issue throughout the year. Copies of periodicals older than a year can be found in the Hoge Building.

Film students and movie fans alike can reserve the Media Viewing Room for big screening viewing of homework assignments or even favorite movies. The Media Viewing Room is located on the first floor and can be reserved just like any other group study room.

Did you know that professors can set aside relevant books about their courses?

Open Reserve items are located around the corner from the Circulation desk. To reserve items relevant to courses, login to the Reserves via the library website.

Your Skid Card + The Circulation Desk = A match made in heaven!

Use your card to check out books, movies. CDs and more from the Circulation Desk. The Circulation desk is your gateway to the library. Here you can also check out closed reserves, movies, and books and pick up your interlibrary loan books.

Looking for a study break? Stop by the Popular Fiction & Non-Fiction collection for an interesting read.

Located on the first floor, the collection houses an array of books, from mysteries to biographies, from romance novels to dystopian fiction. A catalog by genre of the Popular collection can also be found online here.

...when you've got the Scribner Library DVD collection? The Lucy Scribner Library DVD collection houses a vast array of DVDs searchable via the library catalog.

If you'd rather stream, check out Swank!

Check out our newest books on the shelves directly across from the Circulation desk! There's always a fun display beside it, and books that correspond to Tang events under "Tang Currents."

IT is here to help! Whether you're technologically savvy or technologically illiterate, a Windows person or a Mac person, there's no IT issue the help desk can't solve.

If no one is at the desk to help you (everyone needs a lunch break!) submit a ticket online or give IT a call at 518-580-5900

Scribner Library's photocopier is located on the first floor and can scan and copy (black and white) for free! If you want something a bit more fancy, pop down to Media Services. Be sure to follow US copyright laws!

Located directly across from the Circulation Desk, the Library Café provides a convenient place to grab coffee, tea, juices, and other snacks via vending machine, that accepts skid card, cash or credit cards. 

Since vinyl is making a comeback, we've brought up some classical, folk, and jazz records from storage for you to browse, borrow and enjoy!