Library Hours
COVID-19 Response Hours
The Library is open online! While the physical library remains closed through Summer and Fall 2020 semesters, librarians and online resources are available. See the COVID-19 Library Services & Collections Guide for information on new e-books & databases, textbooks & course reserves, remote library instruction, due dates, renewals, returns, interlibrary loan, and virtual research help.
Regular Semester Hours: (not applicable during COVID-19)
Regular Semester Hours (Fall & Spring Semester when classes are in session):
Monday: 8:00am - 2:00am
Tuesday: 8:00am - 2:00am
Wednesday: 7:45am - 2:00am
Thursday: 8:00am - 2:00am
Friday: 8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 2:00am
On particular holidays and during weather emergencies, Library hours may vary from those given above. For the latest information, please call the Circulation Desk at (914) 251-6401 or the 24-hour weather emergency hotline at (914) 251-7500.
Summer 2020
Local Virtual Reference Hours:
Mondays - Fridays: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Unstaffed*
During the summer months, reference librarians are available to help you live. You can chat with us from 12-4pm Mon-Fri or text us at (914) 873-1711.
Outside of these local virtual reference hours, you can email your subject liaison librarian or use the 24/7 Chat service to get help from librarians across NY State.
Fall & Spring Semester
Reference Desk Hours: (not applicable during COVID-19)
Mondays - Thursdays: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Fridays: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Unstaffed*
* The Reference Desk will be staffed the first two weekends of Fall semester from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Interlibrary Loan Office
For information about, or to make an appointment with Interlibrary Loan staff, please contact (914) 251-6428, lib.ill@purchase.edu, or Ask a Librarian.
Digital Collections Center:
For information about, or to make an appointment to use the Digital Collections Center (formerly the Visual Resources Center), please contact Kim Detterbeck, Art Librarian, or Ask a Librarian.
Technology Assistance Desk (not applicable during COVID-19)
The Technology Assistance Desk is located adjacent to the Reference Desk and is staffed during the Fall and Spring semesters. (Not staffed during Summer— please see Technology Assistance Office instead)
Mondays: 2:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Fridays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
Technology Assistance Office:
The assistive technology software and equipment housed in the Technology Assistance Office (TAO) is available whenever the Library is open.
Mondays: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Thursdays: Closed
Fridays: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Saturdays & Sundays: Closed
Note: if the TAO is not staffed, please check the Tech Assistance Desk, and vice versa.
For help with library technology, Text the Library at
(914) 873-1711 and a library staff member will assist you, visit the Reference Desk, or visit the CTS Helpdesk in the basement of Social Sciences, Room 0025.
Weather Emergencies / Inclement Weather:
If the campus declares a weather emergency:
The Library will remain open (on a revised schedule) when classes are canceled and campus offices closed due to inclement weather. During these weather emergencies, the Library will adhere to the following schedules:
When the College has an Early Dismissal, the Library’s hours are:
- Sunday–Thursday: Close at 11:00pm
- Friday–Saturday: Close at 6:00pm
When the College has an All-Day Closure, the Library’s hours are:
- Sunday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm
- Monday –Thursday: 10:30am –11:00pm
- Friday: 10:30am –6:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am –6:00pm
When the College has a Delayed Opening, the Library’s hours are:
Monday - Friday: Open at 10:30am. The Library will close at its regular closing time.
Circulation services will be available. Other services may be curtailed. During intersessions, the Library may close earlier than its normal intersession hours.