Students and faculty may request scans from books in the four-hour loan reserve collection only. The request a chapter scan link does not currently appear for books in the stacks or reference sections.
Search for a book (or author or subject etc.) in the catalog.
Click on the title or “Available at Library Reserve 4 HR Loan” to take you to the book’s page in OneSearch.
Scroll down and click “Sign In.” This will bring you to a CUNY sign in page.
Once you’re signed in, click “Request a chapter scan”
Fill out the below form, indicating which chapter you want to request. Provide as much information as you can, but don’t worry if you don’t have all the details. Make sure to check the copyright statement before submitting. If you do not sign the copyright declaration, your request will be rejected.
Your request will be placed into a queue for processing. Requests are typically filled within 72 hours (not including weekends). When we complete the scanning request, you will get the chapter scan pdf directly to the email specified in your CUNYFirst account.
