Library Services - Spring 2021
We're adapting and improving services to better meet your research needs during this mostly digital semester. While more services and resources have moved online, the Libraries will also be providing access to pickup appointments for those seeking to borrow physical materials.
Service Updates
Research Help
Get research help via chat, email, and by appointment! Use the "ask a librarian" chat on the right or schedule an appointment on Zoom!
Schedule an AppointmentRequest a Scan
A “Request a PDF Scan” button will let you request a scan of a book chapter or print article, which will be emailed to you within three business days.
Search for books & articlesContact-free Pickup
We now offer scheduled, contact-free pickup of Books & DVDs at both the Brooklyn and PMC libraries. Appointments for pickup are available 10am-4pm, Monday - Friday. Patrons must adhere to Pratt's campus access procedure. See the pickup process.
Find items for pickupEquipment Pickup
Audiovisual equipment is available for contact-free pickup and return. The standard borrowing period has been extended to one week. Scheduled appointments for pickup and return are between the hours of 10am - 4pm, Monday - Friday.
Find Equipment for pickupSpecial Collections & Archives
Materials held in the libraries’ special collections and archives will be available through scanning, video recordings, and a limited number of scheduled research appointments.
eReserve Support
While health and safety constraints will prevent the in-house circulation of print reserves this fall, we will be providing support via additional scanning services.
eReserve ProceduresCanvas LMS Support
Search for and add library resources directly to your courses within Canvas.
Learn about Canvas integrationLibrary Instruction
Librarians are available for customized information literacy instruction to support online learning.
Schedule an Instruction Session