Library Resources for Students

Students who wish to borrow items must go to the Circulation/Reserves Desk in the library, and should bring their Lehman College ID. Online students can also use the Virtual ID found in Lehman 360.

The library makes a wide variety of items available for students to borrow. We have books, reserve books, laptops, iPads, headphones, and calculators.

• Books
  • Undergraduate students can borrow print books, except for reference and reserve books, subject to the details specified in the Library and CUNY's Circulation policies.
  • E-books borrowing varies depending on the provider. Learn more about Lehman's ebook providers.
• Reserve Textbooks
  • Reserve materials are available for use only in the Library, and are limited to a two-hour period. The Library also maintains an electronic reserve collection at http://libguides.lehman.edu/er.php.
• Reference Books
  • This category includes items such as encyclopedias and other specialized sources. These can only be used in the library.
• Laptops
  • Laptops are available for semester loans from our colleagues in Information Technology. Request one via this form.
• iPads
  • Purchased with Student Technology Fees, the Library has iPads and iPad Minis available for two-day loan. iPads have been preloaded with 30 apps. Students are not permitted to add additional apps.
• Headphones
  • Headphones can be borrowed for three hours of in-library use.
• Calculators/Chargers
  • Calculators can be borrowed for up to four hours, and can be taken out of the library for tests or assignments. Detail 
  • The Library also has a limited quantity of wireless chargers available for 2-hours of in-library use. Visit the Circulation-Reserve Desk to Borrow wireless chargers.  USB connection outlets are available throughout First Floor purple and orange furniture
• Renewing
  • Most borrowed items can be renewed from your library account or at the circulation desk.