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Center for Research Libraries

The CRL makes available approximately 5 million publications, archives, and collections and 1 million digital resources to its member libraries to supplement their own holdings. CRL materials can be obtained for extended loan periods.

Finding & Borrowing from CRL

How do I find and borrow CRL material?

Records for CRL material have been loaded into the ConnectNY . With a keyword search from the library catalog, you can limit your search by location "CRL". Request material as you normally would through ConnectNY.

Search the Library Catalog for Books, Articles and Media

CRL borrowing periods

How long does it take to receive materials?

Most materials are sent within a day or two.

    How long can you borrow the materials?

     CRL materials can be obtained for extended loan periods (3 months with renewals) and at no cost to Colgate faculty and students.

Questions about CRL?

   If you have any general questions about CRL, please ask a reference librarian or email User Services Librarian, Matt Smith at msmith1@colgate.edu.


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