To Save Time “Call Ahead” at SIBL

3 items/day 24-hour advance notice Exact call numbers required

You can have items from SIBL’s closed stacks or offsite storage waiting for you when you arrive, just phone or e-mail your requests. Exact call numbers are required.

CONTACT US:

Science, Industry & Business Library - Access Services
(212) 592-7018
e-mail: callaheadsibl@nypl.org

PLEASE GIVE US THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

To request journals: Exact call #; Title, Volume number and/or date
To request books: Exact call #, Author’s name (first and last); Title
How to contact you: Your e-mail address and telephone number(s)

EXCEPTIONS:

Unbound periodicals, and items from our open shelf reference, rare book and special collections cannot be requested ahead of time.
At least 24-hour advance notice is required for on-site materials. Earlier notice is appreciated.
Offsite materials may require two business days. Ex. a request placed on Tuesday should be available on Thursday; requests placed Thursday afternoons through Saturday will be filled on the following Tuesday.

PLEASE NOTE: Some materials may not be available. We will make every effort to notify you ahead of time. Please call to verify that your materials are ready.