Under the State University of New York's library open access policy, students may make in-person use of the resources and services of any SUNY library, and borrow books upon presentation of a valid State University of New York I.D. card. To avoid overdue books and save money, return books on or before the due date that is stamped at the back of the book. If you are not finished with books by the due date, renew them on or before the due date. There are several ways that students can obtain research materials not owned by SUNY Geneseo's College Libraries. The Interlibrary Loan Department can borrow books and obtain copies of journal articles through the Rochester Regional Library Council, from other SUNY colleges, and from a wide variety of libraries outside of New York State.
Most materials are available within three to five days.
For journal articles required within 24 to 48 hours, special delivery is provided through commercial document delivery vendors. All SUNY students and faculty can borrow books directly from other SUNY libraries by presenting a currently valid SUNY I.D. card. In addition to over 150 public workstations, there are facilities in Milne Library and Fraser Study Center for connecting laptop computers. Library hours are shortened during college vacation periods and intersession. Hours are subject to change, but current hours are always posted.