Leonard Lief Library News and Updates

Leonard Lief Library - Fall 2025 Welcome

Welcome to Leonard Lief Library for Fall 2025!:

https://lehman.edu/library/

We’re committed to supporting your having a productive and enjoyable semester.

MAJOR NEWS AND UPDATES

FALL 2025 HOURS
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM [effective September 6^th]
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LIBRARIAN ASSISTANCE

• For in-person research help – stop by Reference Desk during following hours:
  Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Chat with a librarian 24/7 – Connect with a Lehman librarian during following hours:
  Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  *At all other times – other librarians will be available to help*
• Email us or call us: 718-960-8580
• Make appointment to meet with a Lehman librarian. To request a Research Consultation – fill out following form: https://lehman.libwizard.com/f/librarian-meeting

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OFF-CAMPUS ACCESS

Access is available 24-7 to Library’s online resources including eBooks and eJournals using your CUNYfirst credentials:

https://lehman.edu/library/online-resources.php

If you have trouble accessing online resources – please fill out form below:

https://lehman.libwizard.com/f/technicalproblem

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ONE SEARCH ACCESS for TEXTBOOKS

Please use Library’s OneSearch:

https://cuny-le.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=01CUNY_LE:CUNY_LE&lang=en:

List of Reserve Texts – Fall 2025

https://lehman.edu/library/reserve-textbooks.php

Library supports faculty finding Open Educational Resources [OER] to replace commercial textbooks:

https://libguides.lehman.edu/oer

RESEARCH GUIDES

Search Library’s extensive Research Guides for information on topics such as Finding Peer-Reviewed Articles and Database Searching Techniques:

https://libguides.lehman.edu/

Each Brightspace course features a student resources guide or specialized guide which gives you specific library information.

If your course uses an eBook from Library or eReserves – it can be added from Library Resources tab under the More dropdown of your course’s Navbar

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COURSE RESERVES

Course Reserve files can be found below by Instructor Name or Course Number:

https://lehman.edu/library/reserves.php

and can be connected to your Brightspace course

[Library can assist with setting this up]

Circulation-Reserve Desk is located on Library’s first floor:

Library.Circulation@lehman.cuny.edu

718-960-8576

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VIDEO TUTORIALS

Library faculty are featured on our website starring in brief instructional videos introducing Library tools and services such as How to Find an eJournal, How to Use OneSearch, and How to Chat with a Librarian 24/7:

https://www.youtube.com/@lehmanlibrary

Please let us know if you have any additional questions or concerns.

Happy Studying!

Kenneth Schlesinger

Associate Dean and Chief Librarian

Kenneth.Schlesinger@lehman.cuny.edu