Where to Go for More Help

This resource 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 also available.

Art and Architecture Collection, Humanities and Social Sciences Library
If your primary interest is in Medieval or Renaissance Art and/or Architecture, you will find more specific assistance in Room 300.

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 10am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11am-7:30pm
Telephone Reference Service is available at (212) 930-0835.
E-mail reference service is also available

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