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Resource Sharing

ConnectNY

ConnectNY is similar to interlibrary loan in that it is a free service to borrow items from other libraries, but it is only for physical books while interlibrary loan also supplies scans of chapters and articles. ConnectNY is a New York based consortium, meaning that items will ideally (though unfortunately not always) arrive faster than interlibrary loan items as they are only coming from in-state. Another benefit of ConnectNY is a longer loan period than interlibrary loan. Click below to see if the item you are looking for is in the ConnectNY catalog and make a request through the catalog. The reference desk staff are here to answer any questions!

Frequently Asked Questions

Pratt students, faculty, and staff in good standing may use ConnectNY. Patrons with more than $10 in fines or with a pattern of overdue/lost items may not use ConnectNY.

You can search the shared ConnectNY catalog here: log into ConnectNY. To make a request, simply search for an item of interest and clicking the 'Request' button. The automated system will guide you through the steps of submitting the request. Books can be shipped to Brooklyn or Manhattan Pratt Institute campuses.

Books are not available at the Pratt Libraries can be requested through ConnectNY. For other kinds of material, use Interlibrary Loan

ConnectNY requests typically take 1-2 weeks to arrive. If you need an item sooner, please visit the Reference Desk to find out which local libraries carry the item.

ConnectNY books are mailed to the library branch where pick-up was requested. Patrons will be notified via email when a book arrives.

The loan period for ConnectNY books is 12 weeks. Be aware that ConnectNY books can be subject to recall.

No, ConnectNY books cannot be renewed. Books should be returned by their set due date. If they are needed for longer, the patron can make another request.
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