Shared Collection Catalog

Try The New York Public Library's Discovery tool—now in beta—to search for items available for use in our research centers. Be sure to request materials in advance to make the most of your time on site.

Research at NYPL

Collections

Discover our world-renowned research collections, featuring more than 46 million items.

Locations

Access items, one-on-one reference help, and dedicated research study rooms.

Divisions

Learn about the subject and media specializations of our research divisions.

Support

Plan your in-person research visit and discover resources for scholars and writers.

Services

Explore services for online and remote researchers, as well as our interlibrary services.