Neil Hellman Library

The Neil Hellman Library holds over 228,000 volumes, 643 periodical subscriptions, 312,000 microforms, and subscriptions to 55 web-based journal packages, which provide access to over 30,000 magazines, journals, and newspapers. The Library also provides access to over 70,000 electronic books through the Library’s online catalog. The Library’s electronic resources are available to users throughout the campus and from their homes. Other resources are housed in the College Archives and Special Collections, located on the third floor in the Neil Hellman Library, and the Patricia Standish Education and Curriculum Library, located in the Lally School of Education. Membership in the Capital District Library Council and the OCLC network provides access to materials from libraries nationwide through interlibrary loan.

The Library’s public workstations provide access to the online catalog and the World Wide Web. Laptop computers can be checked out at the main desk and used to connect throughout the building to a wireless network. All computers have browsers and Microsoft Office software installed.

Librarians are available whenever the Library is open to help with any Library or research needs. Personal, one-on-one reference help and research guidance is available by appointment.

During the Fall and Spring Semesters, the Library is open over 91 hours per week.

*Some library hours may change due to holidays and school breaks.