Faculty Services

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Course Reserves
Faculty may place course-related materials on reserve at the library. To place materials on reserve, complete a Course Reserve Request form or contact the Circulation Desk at 718.982.4011.
Evaluating Journals
An informational guide for evaluating journal rankings, impact factor, and acceptance rates for academic journals.
Library Materials Request Form
Faculty members may suggest books, journals, and audio-visual materials for library purchase by completing a Library Materials Request Form. If you have questions about library acquisitions, please contact Prof. Kerry Falloon at 718.982.4025 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To suggest subscriptions to databases and electronic resources, please contact the library liaison for your department.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary loan services are provided to CSI faculty, staff, and students who need materials not held by the CUNY Libraries. Contact Prof. Andrew Leykam at 718.982.4076 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information.
Library Faculty/Teaching Faculty Liaisons
Listing of library faculty and teaching faculty liaisons by department.
Library Instruction
The library offers instruction on effective use of its catalogs, databases, and on strategies to improve student information literacy. To request a library instruction session, please contact Prof. Amy Stempler at 718.982.3917 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Library Workshops for CSI Faculty
The library offers workshops aimed at introducing faculty to new information resources and services that will enhance their teaching and research. Workshops are offered every winter on a variety of topics including new electronic resources and collections, research alert services, plagiarism prevention tools, and designing effective research assignments. Please contact Prof. Wilma Jones at 718.982.4001 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Media Services
Audio-visual materials and equipment are available for classroom use. For help selecting appropriate materials and/or scheduling media services for your class, contact Mark Lewental at 718.982.4013 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Off-Campus Access to Library Resources
Library databases and electronic resources are accessible from off-campus via the campus proxy. To login to the campus proxy enter your CSI faculty email username and password. Contact Prof. Valerie Forrestal at 718.982.4023 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for additional information.
Reference Services
Librarians can assist you to locate books, articles, and other materials for your courses and/or research. For assistance locating materials, contact Prof. Rebecca Adler Schiff at 718.982.4064 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Faculty may also contact the library liaison for the their department.
Services for Persons with Disabilities
Information about assistive services and technology for persons with disabilities. For more information, contact Prof. Rebecca Adler Schiff at 718.982.4064 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For additional information, please contact Chief Librarian Prof. Wilma L. Jones at 718.982.4001 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it