Peter J. Cayan Library
(315) 792-7245
library@sunypoly.edu

Cayan Library offers support for in-person and online study, research, and teaching. Offering study rooms, conference rooms, individual study tables, carrels, and desks, the library is a great place for individuals and groups to work. There are computers with a variety of basic and course specific software on the first floor and in the computer classroom on the second floor. Black and white printing, copying, and scanning are available when the library is open. The Cayan Library is also home to a variety of essential offices and services including ACE, IT Helpdesk, Learning Center, Multicultural Affairs & EOP, Student Success and Advising, and the Writing and Communications Center.

The Library provides access to a wide range of research resources, including over 75 online research collections and databases through the Search Everything discovery system on the library’s home page. Librarians work diligently to provide the best access to hundreds of thousands of ebooks, print books, scholarly journals, and other research and learning materials. In addition to the materials accessible on campus, the Cayan Library provides fast and effective Interlibrary Loans so that SUNY Poly students, faculty, and staff have access to research materials from around the world. In response to student demand, the library has recently added tabletop games, films, and leisure reading, including graphic novels, manga, and a brand new fiction book shelf.

To support student learning, the library strives to acquire new textbooks each semester. While electronic books are preferred, some physical textbooks are held at the library service desk for in-library use, scanning, or copying. To see the list of available textbooks, check out the library homepage under News or Reserves.

Librarians provide a variety of professional services, including assistance with assignments, research, and citations, which are offered in person during daytime hours and 24/7 via online chat. Librarians are also available by appointment for more in-depth research and citation help. Schedule an appointment at https://sunypoly.edu/research/library/services/make-appointment. For further details and to see the variety of services and platforms available from the Cayan Library, visit sunypoly.edu/library.