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 the library is open. We can assist you in getting started with your research, or help you with any stumbling blocks you have encountered.

Tuesday, Wednesday - 11am-7:30pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday - 10am-6pm
General Research Division Telephone Reference: 212-930-0830. Tuesday through Friday 10am - 3pm EST. This service is limited to questions about the Library's holdings and other quick questions that can be answered in five minutes or less.
E-mail Reference Service is also available.

General Research and Reference Division, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

The New York Public Library's division devoted to African-American, African, and African diasporic culture. Located at 515 Malcolm X Boulevard.

Monday, Wednesday - 12pm-8pm; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday – 12pm-6pm
Telephone: (212) 491-2200
E-mail: scgenref@nypl.org.

Science, Industry and Business Library, Research Libraries of The New York Public Library

Sociology research relating to economics, industry, law, and government may require use of this library. Located at 188 Madison Avenue, the Information Services Desk is on the lower level in the Research Library area, and we can be reached

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10am- 8pm; Friday and Saturday 10am- 6pm
SIBL's Telephone Reference: 212- 592-7000.
E-reference form is also available.

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