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The Central Libraries > Mid-Manhattan Library > FAQs 
FAQsAbout UsEstablished in 1970, the Mid-Manhattan Library houses the largest circulating and reference collections in the Branch Libraries of The New York Public Library (see Mid-Manhattan Timeline). Shelved in open stacks on five floors, the subject collections cover: art, education, consumer health, history, job information, language, law, literature, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, and more. These collections are geared to meet the needs of college undergraduates, graduate students, and serious adult users. They include books, magazines, newspapers, and non-print materials such as CDs, DVDs and software. For pleasure reading and personal use, the library has an extensive selection of popular reading, new books, movies, music, and a major collection of older and classic fiction. The Mid-Manhattan Library serves as a bridge between the neighborhood branch libraries and the in-depth, non-circulating collections of the New York Public Library's Research Libraries. The Mid-Manhattan library is divided into twelve collections:
Mid-Manhattan also houses the Branch Libraries' telephone, email and chat reference service (called Ask Librarians Online), and Accessibility Services (which assists print-disabled patrons). Statistics & Annual ReportStatistics about library collections, budget, and users are found in the NYPL Annual Report, the Fact and Figures summaries, the Mission Statement, and the NYPL FAQs page. Mid-Manhattan FAQs
Where do I find a particular call number? A call number may be on almost any floor of Mid-Manhattan, depending on which collection it belongs to. When looking something up in LEO, please note which floor it is on or which collection it belongs to. You may need to click on the book title or to scroll down the page to find this information. Also please consult the Mid-Manhattan floor plan to help you browse the right collection. Are there jobs for students at Mid-Manhattan? Full-time students may apply for part-time paging work at the Mid-Manhattan administration office any time during opening hours. For other jobs, please see the Library's Employment Opportunities information. How do I suggest a book for the library to buy? Please use this form to suggest a book. What's the difference between Mid-Manhattan and the library with the lions? The Mid-Manhattan Library and the Humanities and Social Sciences Library are right across the street from each other. The Mid-Manhattan Library is the largest lending library in the NYPL system. We serve high school and college students, and have leisure material for adults, including books, videos, DVDs and CDs. To find out what's at Mid-Manhattan, use the LEO catalog. The library with the lions is the Humanities and Social Sciences Library. It is one of the four Research Libraries. None of its materials may be borrowed. All its books and archival works must be consulted on-site. It serves primarily scholars or those looking for older or specialized materials that are no longer in print. To find out what's at the Humanities Library, use the CATNYP catalog. If you are a vendor or distributor and are unsure where to send library materials, please confirm by telephone before sending materials in the mail. Can I suggest a speaker or public program I would like to see at the library? We are seeking public programs intended for a general audience lasting between 45 minutes and one hour. In return we offer the speaker the opportunity to publicize his or her work. Public programs take place at 6:30 in the evening on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays or at 2:30 in the afternoon on Saturdays. In order to maximize our publicity efforts we strive to book them at least three months ahead of the date of the program. If you would like to give or suggest a lecture, play reading, or workshop please contact Deborah Hirsch, via e-mail dhirsch@nypl.org or by telephone at 212-340-0874. Please indicate the topic you would like to address and provide your background on the topic. A resume or c.v. is helpful as it allows us to assess appropriateness for our audience. How can I have my art work considered for the Art Wall on 3rd program? If you are an artist who would like to exhibit in the Art Wall on 3rd program, please contact the Art Collection, 212-340-0871. Please be advised that the Art Wall on 3rd program is usually booked up well in advance. Can I bring a class to visit Mid-Manhattan? Please see the information on the Mid-Manhattan Library Services page. How do I volunteer at Mid-Manhattan? Please see the information on the Volunteer at Mid-Manhattan Library page. Can I rent a meeting room at Mid-Manhattan? Mid-Manhattan Library's conference room may be rented by not-for-profit and profit-making organizations, especially to those hosting activities related to the Library's mission and the Mid-Manhattan Library collections. Fees: $100 per hour per room, minimum 2 hours + $15 per hour for security, minimum 4 hours + $100 if A/V is required An e-mail or written request is required including the name of the organization, contact person, nature of the organization (profit or non-profit), tentative date(s), number of attendees, and purpose of the event at least three weeks in advance. For further information, call 212-340-0989. How do I resolve a problem with my library card, overdue or lost materials? For overdue or lost materials, lost cards or PIN number problems call 212-340-0841. |
