Summer Research Support: Join Lloyd Sealy Library's ILL & CUNY Academic Works Sessions Lloyd Sealy Library is here every summer to support your scholarly endeavors. We are offering two brief Zoom info sessions to highlight and explain interlibrary loan services and CUNY Academic Works. Please send any

Summer Lobby Construction Project Starting on May 27, construction will begin on the 10th Avenue lobby. During this time, please enter the Library using the Tenth Avenue entrance.  Kindly note that construction noise may be heard within the Library

Extended End-of-Semester Library Hours: May 11 – May 23 Lloyd Sealy Library thanks the Student Council, led by President Jamella Richmond, and Public Safety for the funding and staffing that make our extended hours possible. The goal is to support students preparing for their

Pop-Up Library in the New Building Atrium Visit the Pop-Up Library in the New Building Atrium on Wednesday, April 22. From 1:30 pm – 2:40 pm, we’ll be giving away free snacks, as well as lightly-used zines and books. If you have research questions, your John Jay l

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Library Author Series: Medar de la Cruz This post was written by Kathleen Collins.  Will you join us forLibrary Author Series: Medar de la Cruz

Apply for the Jeffrey Kroessler Memorial Scholarship This post was written by Kathleen Collins. Our LibraryApply for the Jeffrey Kroessler Memorial Scholarship

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Upcoming Events: Welcome New and Transfer Students to the Lloyd Sealy Library! NOTE: The Monday, January 26 event has been canceled due to the winter storm.  This post was written by Ignacio Sanchez and Karen Okamoto.  Get ready to explore everything the Lloyd Sealy Library has to offer with our Spring 2026 Weeks of Welcome events! We’re excited to help you become acquainted with our resources and services through our Introduction to the Library Workshops, offered in person and virtually. No RSVP or registration is required. All links open in a new tab: In-Person Workshops: Monday, January 26 When: Community Hour (1:40 pm to 2:40 pm) Where: Library Classroom (119 Haaren Hall / 2nd Floor Library) Tuesday, January 27 When: Community Hour (1:40 pm to 2:40 pm) Where: Library Classroom (119 Haaren Hall / 2nd Floor Library) Hybrid Workshop: Wednesday, January 28 When: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Where: This is a hybrid event, offered both in person and virtually: In-person location: Library Classroom (119 Haaren Hall / 2nd Floor Library) Zoom link Virtual Workshop: Thursday, January 29 When: Community Hour (1:40 pm to 2:4Upcoming Events: Welcome New and Transfer Students to the Lloyd Sealy Library!

Thank you to our in-library use survey respondents! This post was written by Karen Okamoto and MariaThank you to our in-library use survey respondents!

December and Extended End-of-Semester Library Hours Lloyd Sealy Library thanks the Student Council, led byDecember and Extended End-of-Semester Library Hours

Upcoming workshops: Learn about RefWorks and CUNY Academic Works This post was written by Karen Okamoto. TheUpcoming workshops: Learn about RefWorks and CUNY Academic Works

We love our library visitors! Share your feedback from November 17 to 22 and enter to win a prize! This post was written by Karen Okamoto and Maria Kiriakova. Are you in the Library from November 17 to 22? Complete a short survey for a chance to win a prize. During the week of November 17th, paper surveys will be distributed to patrons inside the Lloyd Sealy Library three times per day to gather feedback on what patrons think of our services, space and resources. Library staff will analyze this feedback and consider making suggested improvements. For example, past improvements include the creation of more quiet study spaces, purchasing desk lamps to illuminate dark study areas, and providing more electrical outlets. In the morning, during the Community Hour and in the evening, be ready to complete a survey in the Library. Survey respondents will have an opportunity to enter their name in a draw for aWe love our library visitors! Share your feedback from November 17 to 23 and enter to win a prize!

Need research materials beyond the Lloyd Sealy Library?: Use interlibrary loan! ThisNeed research materials beyond the Lloyd Sealy Library?: Use interlibrary loan!

Book Launch and Panel: Rural County, Urban Borough: A History of Queens

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Fall 2025 Events: Start your Semester with the Library We’re excited to welcome new and returning students to the Lloyd Sealy Library this fall. Attend a workshop to learn how to navigate our resources, or stop by the Pop-Up Library for free books and quick answers to your library questions. Introduction to the Lloyd Sealy Library Workshop We’re excited to help you become acquainted with our resources and services through our Introduction to the Library Workshops, offered in-person and virtually. No RSVP or registration is required. In-Person Workshops: Tuesday, August 26th When: Community Hour (1:40 PM to 2:40 PM) Where: Library Classroom (119 Haaren Hall / 2nd Floor Library) Wednesday, September 3rd When: Community Hour (1:40 PM to 2:40 PM) Where: Library Classroom (119 Haaren Hall / 2nd Floor Library) In-Person Evening Workshop: Wednesday, September 3rd When: 6 PM to 7 PM Where: Library Classroom (119 Haaren Hall / 2nd Floor Library) Virtual Workshop: Tuesday, September 16th When: Community Hour (1:40 PM to 2:40 PM) Where: Zoom Link Virtual Evening Workshop: Wednesday, September 17th When: 6 PM to 7 PM Where: Zoom Link Pop-Up Library in the New Building Atrium Stop by our Pop-Up Library during Community Hour (1:40 PM to 2:40 PM) for free books, zines, and snacks. Have library-related questions? Your John Jay librarians have answers. All members of the John Jay community are welcome. No registration is required. Drop by on: Wednesday, August 27th Tuesday, September 2nd Tuesday, September 16th Thursday, September 25th We hope to see you tFall 2025 Events: Start your Semester with the Library