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.

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

Dorot Jewish Division, Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Located in Room 84, the staff of the Jewish Division is available to assist you with your research in all aspects of Judaica Studies.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 10am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11am-7:30pm
Limited Telephone Reference Service is available at (212) 930-0601
E-mail Reference Service is available at freidus@nypl.org

Asian and Middle Eastern Division, Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Located in Room 219, the staff of the Asian and Middle Eastern Division can assist you with your research Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Shintoism, Bahai, Taoism, and the other religious traditions of the East.

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 10am-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday - 11am-7:30pm
Limited Telephone Reference Service is available at (212) 930-0716
E-mail Reference Service is available at asiaref@nypl.org

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