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Library Services Academic Year 20-21

This is a guide about CCSU library services for the 2020-21 academic year., including information about hours & services available for students, faculty, and guests, both in-person and online. Due to the pandemic, many of our services have shifted online

How to request books & other library materials from CCSU & CSCU libraries

  1. Sign In to your Library Account
    (or Conduct your search, then login)

    Screenshot to show where you sign in and where you search on CentralSearch

  2. Click the Request button & fill out the request form
    Screenshot showing where to click on the "Request" button on CentralSearch interface
  3. You will soon receive an email letting you knowthat your book is on the hold shelf at the library
  4. At that time, you can come to the library, Monday-Friday: 8:30-3:30, Saturday: 9:00-1pm
  5. Your book will be checked out to you, in a bag labeled with your name and the date on a table at the front entrance of the library.
Find your Book on CentralSearch
How do I get a book from the library?
Request your material online through CentralSearch (search box below), then pick up "curbside."

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How to Request a Book from the Elihu Burritt Library - 20-21 - 1-page cheatsheet

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