CUNY LibAnswers: College of Staten Island

The CSI Library welcomes the input of the College's teaching faculty in its collection development efforts. Faculty members are invited to recommend books, journals, and audio-visual materials for library purchase by completing the Library Materials Request Form. Before completing this form, please note the following:

• While the CSI Library welcomes faculty suggestions, purchase decisions are ultimately dependent on the selection criteria outlined in the Collection Development Policy and based the availability of funds.
• Priority is given to materials that: a) support the College's curriculum; b) are required course reading; and/or c) meet students' assignment needs.
• Before requesting an item, please check the online catalog to ensure that the library does not already own it.
• If we are unable to obtain the item(s) you suggest, you may wish to borrow the material through interlibrary loan.

For any course recommendations, please use the Course Reserve Request Form.