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visual, physical, or reading disability.</p> <h2><a href="https://www-nysl-nysed-gov.translate.goog/mssc/questionform.htm?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Manuscripts and Special Collections</a></h2> <p>Contact a Manuscripts and Special Collections reference librarian about collections and accessing the Research Room.</p> <h2><a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=https://nyslibrary.libwizard.com/f/digitalservices">Website and Electronic Resources</a></h2> <p>Report errors and technical issues related to the library's website, NYS Library Catalog, and databases.</p> <h2><a href="https://www-nysl-nysed-gov.translate.goog/libdev/ldroster.htm?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Library Development</a></h2> <p>For assistance with federal and state funding and resources for libraries and library systems.</p> <h2><a href="https://www-nysl-nysed-gov.translate.goog/ill/?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery</a></h2> <p>Service available to New York State government employees and libraries.</p> </div> </div> <div class="card"> <div class="card-body"> <h2>Mailing Address</h2> <p>New York State Library<br> Cultural Education Center<br> 222 Madison Avenue <br> Albany, NY 12230<br><br> Planning a visit? 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Bowman Jr. Research Library</h3> <p>Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.</p> <h3>Manuscripts and Special Collections</h3> <p>Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.</p> <h3>Talking Book and Braille Library</h3> <p>Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.</p> </div> </div> <h3><a href="https://www-nysl-nysed-gov.translate.goog/holidays.htm?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Holiday Closures</a></h3> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="lastupdated"> Last Updated:  November 24, 2023  </div> </div> <footer class="container"> <hr> <p class="text-center">The New York State Library is part of the <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=http://www.oce.nysed.gov">Office of Cultural Education</a>, within the <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=http://www.nysed.gov">New York State Education Department</a><br><a href="https://www-nysl-nysed-gov.translate.goog/contact.htm?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Contact NYS Library</a> | <a href="https://www-nysl-nysed-gov.translate.goog/siteindex.htm?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB">Index A - Z</a> | <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=https://nyslibrary.libanswers.com/">FAQ</a> | <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=http://www.nysed.gov/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a> | <a href="https://translate.google.com/website?sl=auto&tl=en&hl=en-GB&u=http://www.nysed.gov/terms-of-use%23Accessibility">Accessibility Policy</a></p> <p class="text-center"><img src="/images/nysed-logo_150.png" alt="NYSED.gov" title="New York State Education Department logo" width="150" height="115"></p> </footer>  <script src="/js/jquery-3.6.0.min.js"></script> <script src="/js/popper.min.js"></script> <script src="/js/bootstrap-4.4.1.js"></script> <script>function gtElInit() {var lib = new google.translate.TranslateService();lib.translatePage('en', 'en', function () {});}</script> <script src="https://translate.google.com/translate_a/element.js?cb=gtElInit&hl=en-GB&client=wt" type="text/javascript"></script> </body> </html>

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