The Kurt R. Schmeller Library
Library Website
Library Directory: https://qcc.libguides.com/libraryhome/Directory
Library Building, 2nd and 3rd Floors
General/Circulation: 718 631-6227
Reference: 718 631-6241
Reserve: 718 631-6225
Fax: 718 281-5012
Library Hours:
The library hours are subject to change.
Monday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Vision
All Members of Queensborough Community College will have access to high-quality information and possess the critical thinking skills to use it effectively.
Nature and Purpose
The Kurt R. Schmeller Library supports QCC students, faculty and staff in their academic needs by providing print & online materials, such as books & eBooks, periodicals, CDs & DVDs, and online library databases. Library resources and services support the curriculum, help students develop information literacy competencies, and assist faculty with research and publishing.
Library Resources
CUNYfirst credentials are required to access library resources off campus.
Books on Stacks and Leisure section can be taken out of the library. There is a small collection of graphic novels, CDs, and DVDs on the 2nd floor. Items on Reserve such as laptops, headphones, and textbooks can be borrowed for in-house use only. Calculators can be taken out to the classrooms for exams. OneSearch, an online library catalog, allows searching in multiple library resources. The New York Times and Wall Street Journal are free to CUNY faculty, students, and staff. QCC email is required to create an account.
Library Services
Library Workshops: The library offers Research 101 certificate program, Citation Workshop, and Media Literacy Workshop for students. Registration is highly recommended (https://qcc.libcal.com/). Faculty can schedule an information literacy class. Please contact the liaison librarian (https://qcc.libguides.com/liaison/liaisonlist) to your department.
Reference Service: The library offers an online and in-person reference service for QCC students, faculty, and staff. Library 24/7 online chat reference (https://qcc.libguides.com/libraryhome); Phone: 718-631-6241; Email: askqccref@cuny.libanswers.com; In-person: Please visit the library reference desk on the 2nd floor
Desktop computers & Mobile Printing: Desktop computers in the library provide access to library resources, the internet and Office 365. Printers are located on the 2nd floor in the library. Tiger username and password are used for printing.
CLICS/Illiad: CLICS (CUNY Libraries Intra-Campus Service) allows students, faculty and staff to request circulating books and CDs from the collections of other CUNY libraries. Faculty, staff, and students may request interlibrary loans for journal articles not available at Queensborough and for books not available in CUNY. The ILLiad system enables the user to request books and articles. To register, go to the Illiad site: https://qcc-cuny.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/logon.html
Space: The Kurt. R. Schmeller library is located on the 2nd floor and the 3rd floor in the library building. There are two silent study rooms, a group study room, and two computer classrooms for library instruction. No food or drink is permitted in the library. However, students are temporarily allowed to have light snacks in L-209 while cafeteria is under construction.
College Archives
The College Archives is a depository for documents reflecting the history and organization of Queensborough Community College. The Archives is comprised of Board of Higher Education (now Board of Trustee) reports, Chancellor Reports, the Academic Senate materials, the Faculty Executive Committee reports, Office of the President reports, and all departments of the College accumulated since the 1960's. Student yearbooks, newspapers, publications and numerous photos highlight the history of the College.
QCC faculty, staff, students and alumni are granted access with a CUNYID. Non QCC patrons must present a photo ID and provide the topic of their research to the Archivist.
Legislative Archives of Senator Padavan
The former Senator Frank Padavan donated his entire legislative papers and correspondence to Queensborough Community College. Senator Padavan supported various programs of the College during his tenure in the Senate from 1972-2010 representing the 11th District of Queens. He was instrumental in creating New York's Criminal Asset Forfeiture Law, the first in the nation and he passed numerous bills focusing on the mental health services of children and adults. Safe City/Safe Streets was another issue the Senator fought to improve during thirty-eight years of service. Photo ID required.
Appointments for the use of Padavan and college archives may be made with the College Archivist, Prof. Williams. Email: (cwilliams@qcc.cuny.edu) Monday-Friday (9:00am-4:45pm when the College is open).