Service desks (circulation, tech loan, reference) open later and close earlier than the library itself.
FAQS
Need a calculator or laptop for finals?
During the spring and fall semesters, the technology loan desk opens daily at 9:30 AM, while the circulation desk opens early during finals at 8:45 AM. If you need a laptop outside of these hours, you can borrow one from our blue laptop loan kiosk located on the library’s second floor, or you can use the orange kiosk in the Vertical Campus. These kiosks offer daily loans. Additionally, you can borrow a laptop for the entire semester, even if the semester has already started, from the technology loan desk. We encourage you to visit us before your exam to secure a device well in advance of your finals.
If you need a calculator before an 8 AM test, you can visit the circulation desk the night before to borrow one. As long as we have a supply of calculators, we are happy to extend the loan period until the end of the day following your exam, ensuring that you have a calculator in time for your 8 AM test.
What days are the library closed?
January 1 (Thursday)
January 19 (Monday)
February 12 (Thursday)
February 16 (Monday)
May 25 (Monday)
September 7 (Monday)
October 12 (Monday)
November 26-27 (Thursday-Friday)
December 24-25 (Thursday-Friday)
What does "restricted services" mean on the library hours?
- “restricted services” is posted on those days during Intersession (the days between semesters) when the library staff is on site but the library itself is closed to all students except for the following service:
- Students who need to return borrowed items (books, calculators, laptops, etc.) or who need to clear fines from their account, may stop by the circulation desk from 9 am – 5 pm.
- There are no other in-person services available to students in the library on these days (printing, use of study rooms, checking out items, etc.)
- Baruch faculty may enter the library during these days to borrow materials and use other services.
If the Circulation Desk is closed, how can I check out a book?
There is a self-checkout machine on the 2nd floor across from the Circulation Desk and next to the elevator alcove that will work if you have a valid Baruch or CUNY SPS ID card.
What do I do if the Tech Loan Desk is closed?
See if the Circulation Desk (2nd floor) is open and can help:
- They loan out tech items when the Tech Loan Desk is closed
- They can help with renewing loan periods for borrowed materials
- stop by in person or call them at (646) 312-1660 or email them at circulation@baruch.cuny.edu
