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About the ASA Libraries
Both ASA locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan have libraries which actively support our students' efforts in reaching their academic and professional objectives.

The ASA Libraries contain more than 60,000 resource materials to support the institute's educational programs. The library's core collection includes books, periodicals, professional journals, audio, video and CD's, and electronic resources such as e-books and databases.

The ASA Libraries are recognized by the New York State Education Department as an Advanced Level Electronic Doorway Library.

The ASA Libraries have 8 MLS librarians and 8 library assistants. The library staff provides a wide range of reference services, workshops and tutorials.

Patrons are encouraged to ask for assistance.

ASA Policy & Guidelines:
The ASA Library may be used by currently registered ASA students, faculty and staff. Students, faculty and staff must show a valid ASA College identification (ID) card upon entering the Library.

Food, beverages, children, smoking and electronic devices such as cell phones and ipods are not permitted in the Library.

After a student has graduated, the ASA Institute Library may be used for consultation, but there are no borrowing privileges.

Loan Periods:
There are no long-term or indefinite loans of Library materials to students, faculty or staff.
Circulating Books: 14 days with a limit of three (3) items borrowed at any given time
Periodicals: Used in Library. Do Not Circulate
Reference Books: Used in Library. Do Not Circulate
Audio/Video Tapes: 2 days

Course Textbooks and Reserve Materials:
Certain high-demand Library materials, including copies of course textbooks, are placed on reserve by faculty for the use of their students. Reserve materials may be used only in the Library. An ID must be shown to use these materials in the Library.

Renewals:
All circulating Library materials may be renewed. Renewals must be done in person with the item in hand. Two renewals are permitted โ€” a maximum of 6 weeks total โ€” if no one else has requested the material.

Overdues/Fines/Bills:
No further loans will be made to students, faculty or staff with overdue Library materials.
Overdue fines for regular loans: 25ยข per day/$12.50 maximum overdue fine
Bills for unreturned/lost material: Replacement cost plus overdue fine
 
Materials retained for more than 3 months (90 days) are considered lost and the cost is charged directly to the student's account.
Students with unreturned materials, unpaid overdue fines, or unpaid replacement bills will not receive their certificates, diplomas, or degrees until their Library record is cleared.
Faculty and staff are also responsible for the payment of overdue fines and replacement costs for unreturned or lost Library materials.
 
 
Library Campus Location
Arthur J. Hidalgo Library
151 Lawrence Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 534-0775
Email Us: library@asa.edu

Hours
Monday to Friday,
9:00 am to 9:00 pm;
Saturday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
 
Manhattan Campus Library
1293 Broadway
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 672-6472
Email Us: library@asa.edu

Office Hours
Monday to Friday,
10:00 am to 9:00 pm;
Saturday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
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