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rel="nofollow"><strong>During Your Visit</strong></a></h3> <ul> <li>Checkrooms & Lockers</li> <li>Computers</li> <li>Wi-Fi</li> <li>Copying & Printing</li> <li>Review Our Regulations</li> </ul> <h3><a href="#locations" rel="nofollow"><strong>NYPL's Research Centers</strong></a></h3> <ul> <li>Stephen A. Schwarzman Building</li> <li>The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts</li> <li>Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture</li> <li>Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)</li> </ul> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="before-arrival" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <hr> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="library-card" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Before You Arrive</h3> <h3>Apply for a Library Card</h3> <p>If you aren't already a cardholder, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/library-card" rel="nofollow">apply online today for a New York Public Library card</a>. Visitors from outside New York can obtain a Visiting Researcher library card that offers three months of access to our collections. When you apply for a card online, you will receive a seven-digit temporary barcode. This allows you to set a PIN, place lending items on hold, or submit requests for research items from offsite storage. You鈥檒l need to show a photo ID and proof of your address to complete your library card registration on arrival at NYPL locations and before you can consult research materials.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="search" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Search the Collections</h3> <p>Use <a href="https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/" rel="nofollow">NYPL鈥檚 Research Catalog</a> to discover materials and request free scans of millions of items from the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Plus, discover additional materials from library collections at Columbia University, Harvard University, and Princeton University. (Please note that the Research Catalog does not include circulating materials鈥攆or books and more that<br>you can check out to take home, please visit our <a href="https://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/?lang=eng" rel="nofollow">circulating</a><br><a href="https://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/?lang=eng" rel="nofollow">branch catalog</a>.)</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="consult" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Consult with Library Staff</h3> <p>Our librarians and curators are here to help you find and access the materials you need for your research. Contact <a href="https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-research-centers" rel="nofollow">individual divisions and collections</a> if you have questions prior to your visit or would like to schedule a research consultation with a librarian. Don鈥檛 know where to start? <a href="https://gethelp.nypl.org/customer/portal/emails/new" rel="nofollow">Call, text, email, or chat with the Ask NYPL service</a> with general questions.</p> <p>Please note that while some divisions welcome researchers without appointments, space is limited and not all resources are quickly accessible鈥攐r stored onsite鈥攕o many reading rooms require an appointment for you to access materials. You must have a <a href="https://www.nypl.org/library-card" rel="nofollow">library card</a> both to request an onsite appointment and access materials in person.</p> <p>Learn more about our research libraries, divisions, and collections:</p> <p><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman" rel="nofollow"><strong>Stephen A. Schwarzman Building</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/general-research-division" rel="nofollow">General Research Division</a> (including the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/general-research-division/periodicals-room" rel="nofollow">DeWitt Wallace</a><br><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/general-research-division/periodicals-room" rel="nofollow">Periodical Room</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jewish-division" rel="nofollow">Dorot Jewish Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/berg-collection-english-and-american-literature" rel="nofollow">Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/manuscripts-division" rel="nofollow">Manuscripts and Archives Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/map-division" rel="nofollow">Lionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/milstein" rel="nofollow">Irma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/pforzheimer-collection-shelley-and-his-circle" rel="nofollow">Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/rare-books-division" rel="nofollow">Rare Book Division</a> (including the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/rare-books-division/arents-collection" rel="nofollow">George Arents Collection</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/wallach-division" rel="nofollow">The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division</a> (including the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/art-architecture-collection" rel="nofollow">Art & Architecture Collection</a>, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/photography-collection" rel="nofollow">Photography Collection</a>, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/picture-collection" rel="nofollow">Picture Collection</a>, <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/print-collection" rel="nofollow">Print Collection</a>, and <a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/spencer-collection" rel="nofollow">Spencer Collection</a>)<br> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg" rel="nofollow"><strong>Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/art-and-artifacts-division" rel="nofollow">Art and Artifacts Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jbh-research-and-reference-division" rel="nofollow">Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/manuscripts-archives-and-rare-books-division" rel="nofollow">Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/moving-image-and-recorded-sound-division" rel="nofollow">Moving Image and Recorded Sound Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/photographs-and-prints-division" rel="nofollow">Photographs and Prints Division</a><br> </li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa" rel="nofollow"><strong>The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center</strong></a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/theatre-film-and-tape-archive" rel="nofollow">Theatre on Film and Tape Archive</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/about/divisions#:~:text=and%20Tape%20Archive-,Billy%20Rose%20Theatre%20Division,-Jerome%20Robbins%20Dance" rel="nofollow">Billy Rose Theatre Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jerome-robbins-dance-division" rel="nofollow">Jerome Robbins Dance Division</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/music-division" rel="nofollow">Music and Recorded Sound Division</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business" rel="nofollow"><strong>Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)</strong></a></p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="request" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Request Materials</h3> <p>We encourage all researchers to request materials in advance of their visit because delivery times vary and not all resources are quickly accessible. Keep in mind that Research Library materials are used onsite at the Library and cannot be checked out.</p> <p>To request items, you鈥檒l need an active NYPL <a href="https://www.nypl.org/library-card/new" rel="nofollow">Library account</a>.</p> <ol> <li>Search for materials in the library's <a href="https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/" rel="nofollow">Research Catalog</a>.</li> <li>For items with a Request button in the catalog, click the button to request the item.<br> </li> </ol> <p>If there isn鈥檛 a Request button shown, the item could be in use by another researcher, or may have restrictions on use. For information about your options contact the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-research-centers" rel="nofollow">division</a> that keeps the material.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="libguides" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Explore Our Research Guides</h3> <p>Our expert staff have developed research guides that will point you to the best resources. Find primary and scholarly sources in our online databases, including specialized lists, indexes, bibliographies, and more. <a href="https://libguides.nypl.org/" rel="nofollow">Get started with Research Guides.</a></p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="accessibility" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Accessibility</h3> <p>If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance, we are here to help! The Library takes an active approach to providing access to our resources and services. Learn more about <a href="https://www.nypl.org/about/using-the-library/research-center-accessibility" rel="nofollow">Access for Researchers with Disabilities</a>.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="during-visit" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <hr> <h3>During Your Visit<a class="ck-anchor" id="covid19" rel="nofollow"></a></h3> <h3>Checkrooms & Lockers</h3> <p>Supervised, no-fee checkrooms or lockers are provided at each research center. To protect our collections and improve the study environment for all, special collection reading rooms require you to check coats and bags.<br><br>Visit the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/about/using-the-library/research-center-checkroom" rel="nofollow">Checkroom Services</a> page for additional details.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="computers" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Computers</h3> <p>There are computers available for use at all our research centers. Personal laptops and tablets are also allowed in reading rooms.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="wifi" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Wi-Fi</h3> <p>All Library locations offer free wireless access (Wi-Fi) in public areas at all times the libraries are open. Using your computer's network utilities, look for the wireless network named "NYPL," no password required.<br><br>Learn more about connecting to our <a href="https://www.nypl.org/help/computers-internet-and-wireless-access/wireless-internet-access" rel="nofollow">free Wi-Fi</a>.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="copy-print" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3><a class="ck-anchor" id="copy-print" rel="nofollow"><strong>Copying & Printing</strong></a></h3> <p>To preserve the physical condition of research collection materials, Library staff must evaluate whether an item鈥檚 condition will allow for copying or scanning. Some material may only be copied or scanned by Library staff and some may not be copied or scanned. See the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/using-the-library/research-center-onsite-copies/prices" rel="nofollow">Copying, Printing, and Scanning Prices</a> page for more information, including self-service and staff-assisted pricing.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="regulations" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <h3>Review Our Regulations</h3> <p>Please familiarize yourself with the <a href="https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/using-the-library/general-regulations" rel="nofollow">General Regulations</a> of the research centers before your visit. All visitors are expected to comply with them.</p> <p><a class="ck-anchor" id="locations" rel="nofollow"></a></p> <hr> <h3>NYPL鈥檚 Research Centers</h3> <p>Check out directions, opening hours, and what you can do and see at our four world-class research centers in New York City:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman" rel="nofollow"><strong>Stephen A. Schwarzman Building</strong></a><br>Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Manhattan<br> </li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa" rel="nofollow"><strong>The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center</strong></a><br>40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan<br> </li> <li><a href="https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg" rel="nofollow"><strong>Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture</strong></a><br>515 Malcolm X Boulevard, Manhattan<br> </li> <li><a href="https://drupal.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business" rel="nofollow"><strong>Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)</strong></a><br>455 Fifth Avenue (at 40th Street), Manhattan</li> </ul> <p><br><a href="https://pub.email.nypl.org/subscriptioncenter" rel="nofollow">Sign up to receive our monthly Research at NYPL e-newsletter</a> for the latest news and information about our research collections, services, and programs.</p> </div></div></div></div></main><span></span><span id="__chakra_env" hidden=""></span></div></div></div><div id="nypl-footer"></div><script id="__NEXT_DATA__" 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Links\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"#before-arrival\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore You Arrive\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply for a Library Card\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch the Collections\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsult with Library Staff\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequest Research Materials\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore Our Research Guides\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccessibility\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"#during-visit\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuring Your Visit\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheckrooms \u0026amp; Lockers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputers\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopying \u0026amp; Printing\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview Our Regulations\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca 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Schwarzman Building\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe New York Public Library for the Performing Arts\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchomburg Center for Research in Black Culture\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"before-arrival\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"library-card\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore You Arrive\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApply for a Library Card\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you aren't already a cardholder, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/library-card\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eapply online today for a New York Public Library card\u003c/a\u003e. Visitors from outside New York can obtain a Visiting Researcher library card that offers three months of access to our collections. When you apply for a card online, you will receive a seven-digit temporary barcode. This allows you to set a PIN, place lending items on hold, or submit requests for research items from offsite storage. You鈥檒l need to show a photo ID and proof of your address to complete your library card registration on arrival at NYPL locations and before you can consult research materials.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"search\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSearch the Collections\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eNYPL鈥檚 Research Catalog\u003c/a\u003e to discover materials and request free scans of millions of items from the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Plus, discover additional materials from library collections at Columbia University, Harvard University, and Princeton University. (Please note that the Research Catalog does not include circulating materials鈥攆or books and more that\u003cbr\u003eyou can check out to take home, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/?lang=eng\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ecirculating\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://browse.nypl.org/iii/encore/?lang=eng\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ebranch catalog\u003c/a\u003e.)\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"consult\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConsult with Library Staff\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur librarians and curators are here to help you find and access the materials you need for your research. Contact \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-research-centers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eindividual divisions and collections\u003c/a\u003e if you have questions prior to your visit or would like to schedule a research consultation with a librarian. Don鈥檛 know where to start? \u003ca href=\"https://gethelp.nypl.org/customer/portal/emails/new\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCall, text, email, or chat with the Ask NYPL service\u003c/a\u003e with general questions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that while some divisions welcome researchers without appointments, space is limited and not all resources are quickly accessible鈥攐r stored onsite鈥攕o many reading rooms require an appointment for you to access materials. You must have a \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/library-card\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003elibrary card\u003c/a\u003e both to request an onsite appointment and access materials in person.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about our research libraries, divisions, and collections:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen A. Schwarzman Building\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/general-research-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGeneral Research Division\u003c/a\u003e (including the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/general-research-division/periodicals-room\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDeWitt Wallace\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/general-research-division/periodicals-room\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePeriodical Room\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jewish-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eDorot Jewish Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/berg-collection-english-and-american-literature\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eHenry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/manuscripts-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eManuscripts and Archives Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/map-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLionel Pincus and Princess Firyal Map Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/milstein\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eIrma and Paul Milstein Division of United States History, Local History and Genealogy\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/pforzheimer-collection-shelley-and-his-circle\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCarl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/rare-books-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRare Book Division\u003c/a\u003e (including the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/rare-books-division/arents-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGeorge Arents Collection\u003c/a\u003e)\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/wallach-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eThe Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division\u003c/a\u003e (including the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/art-architecture-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eArt \u0026amp; Architecture Collection\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/photography-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePhotography Collection\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/picture-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePicture Collection\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/print-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePrint Collection\u003c/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schwarzman/wallach-division/spencer-collection\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSpencer Collection\u003c/a\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/schomburg\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchomburg Center for Research in Black Culture\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/art-and-artifacts-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eArt and Artifacts Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jbh-research-and-reference-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eJean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/manuscripts-archives-and-rare-books-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eManuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/moving-image-and-recorded-sound-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMoving Image and Recorded Sound Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/photographs-and-prints-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003ePhotographs and Prints Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/lpa\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/theatre-film-and-tape-archive\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eTheatre on Film and Tape Archive\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/about/divisions#:~:text=and%20Tape%20Archive-,Billy%20Rose%20Theatre%20Division,-Jerome%20Robbins%20Dance\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eBilly Rose Theatre Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/jerome-robbins-dance-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eJerome Robbins Dance Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/divisions/music-division\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eMusic and Recorded Sound Division\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/locations/snfl/yoseloff-business\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Yoseloff Business Center at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL)\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"request\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRequest Materials\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe encourage all researchers to request materials in advance of their visit because delivery times vary and not all resources are quickly accessible. Keep in mind that Research Library materials are used onsite at the Library and cannot be checked out.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo request items, you鈥檒l need an active NYPL \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/library-card/new\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eLibrary account\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSearch for materials in the library's \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eResearch Catalog\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor items with a Request button in the catalog, click the button to request the item.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf there isn鈥檛 a Request button shown, the item could be in use by another researcher, or may have restrictions on use. For information about your options contact the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/get-help/contact-research-centers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003edivision\u003c/a\u003e that keeps the material.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"libguides\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Our Research Guides\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur expert staff have developed research guides that will point you to the best resources. Find primary and scholarly sources in our online databases, including specialized lists, indexes, bibliographies, and more. \u003ca href=\"https://libguides.nypl.org/\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGet started with Research Guides.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"accessibility\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessibility\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are an individual with a disability and need assistance, we are here to help! The Library takes an active approach to providing access to our resources and services. Learn more about \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/about/using-the-library/research-center-accessibility\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAccess for Researchers with Disabilities\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"during-visit\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuring Your Visit\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"covid19\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheckrooms \u0026amp; Lockers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupervised, no-fee checkrooms or lockers are provided at each research center. To protect our collections and improve the study environment for all, special collection reading rooms require you to check coats and bags.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVisit the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/about/using-the-library/research-center-checkroom\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCheckroom Services\u003c/a\u003e page for additional details.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"computers\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComputers\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are computers available for use at all our research centers. Personal laptops and tablets are also allowed in reading rooms.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"wifi\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWi-Fi\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Library locations offer free wireless access (Wi-Fi) in public areas at all times the libraries are open. Using your computer's network utilities, look for the wireless network named \"NYPL,\" no password required.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more about connecting to our \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/help/computers-internet-and-wireless-access/wireless-internet-access\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003efree Wi-Fi\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"copy-print\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"copy-print\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopying \u0026amp; Printing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the physical condition of research collection materials, Library staff must evaluate whether an item鈥檚 condition will allow for copying or scanning. Some material may only be copied or scanned by Library staff and some may not be copied or scanned. See the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/using-the-library/research-center-onsite-copies/prices\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCopying, Printing, and Scanning Prices\u003c/a\u003e page for more information, including self-service and staff-assisted pricing.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"ck-anchor\" id=\"regulations\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReview Our Regulations\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease familiarize yourself with the \u003ca href=\"https://www.nypl.org/about/locations/using-the-library/general-regulations\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eGeneral Regulations\u003c/a\u003e of the research centers before your visit. 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