Library

Discovery Search

Discovery Search
retrieves resources across most of our library holdings:

What is Discovery Search? For more database options, see Databases by Title, or consult Research by Subject.

Alert: the availability status of items may not be up to date due to the library system migration. To confirm the availability of an item, you can call the Circulation Desk at 914-251-6401.

Books & Media

Search our catalog to find books, journals, DVDs, CDs, scores, and more, in the Purchase College Library and libraries worldwide.
(advanced search )

Alert: the availability status of items may not be up to date due to the library system migration. To confirm the availability of an item, you can call the Circulation Desk at 914-251-6401. If an item is missing, please fill out the missing item form.

Catalogs

Purchase College Library Local Catalog

Use this catalog to renew materials and search for senior projects and theses.

Purchase College IDS Search

Find books and media from Purchase College and libraries worldwide.

SUNYConnect Union Catalog

Search the SUNY Libraries simultaneously.

Manhattanville College Library

Purchase College students may borrow materials from Manhattanville College Library.
Use the QuickSearch to find books in the catalog.

Westchester Library System Catalog

Search within Westchester Public Libraries.

The New York Public Library

This website provides access to the online catalog of the research libraries,
the branch libraries, and to the NYPL’s Digital Library Collection.

WorldCat

WorldCat connects you to the collections and services of more than 10,000 libraries worldwide.

WorldCat - First Search

Search the collections of libraries worldwide. Alternative to the web interface for WorldCat.

Films & Video

Search for films in the Library’s physical collection, and streaming videos from online resources:

Search for films in the library's physical collection, and
streaming videos from online resources:

Databases by Title

eJournals

eJournals Search

To find print journals, use the Local Catalog. To search for articles, use a specific database, or consult Research by Subject. To search current periodicals, use the Periodicals Guide.