Where to Go for More Help

This research guide is a small sample of what The New York Public Library can offer you in your research. For further assistance, the librarians of The New York Public Library are here to help you.

General Research Division, Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Located in Room 315, the reference desk is staffed during all hours that the library is open. We can assist you in getting started with your research, or help you with any stumbling blocks you have encountered.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 10am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11am-7:30pm
Telephone Reference Service is available from 10am-3pm, Tuesday-Friday, at (212) 930-0830
E-mail Reference Service is available at grdref@nypl.org

Milstein Division of US History, Local History and Genealogy, Humanities and Social Sciences Library

Located in Room 121, the staff of the Milstein Division are available to assist you with yoru research. Because of the many overlaps between genealogy and biography, you may find many of their resources helpful in your research.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11 am-7:30 pm
Telephone Reference Service is available at (212) 930-0828
E-mail Reference Service is available at histref@nypl.org

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