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A User’s Guide to NYPL for DIY Designers and Artisans

The New York Public Library holds a wealth of unexpected sources of inspiration for artists and designers—from vintage valentines and textile patterns, to fabric samples and turn-of-the-century menus from around the world.

Acoustical Engineering

Acoustical engineering seeks to improve the quality of sound and reduce noise.  Acoustics and its applications often involve several different disciplines, so you may need to do your research within multiple subject areas, and even in different library locations.

Advertising and The New York Public Library (PDF)

Advertising and The New York Public Library emerged together in the last half of the 19th century.  The following is a list of representative titles from the reference and circulating collections of The New York Public Library that document this dynamic evolution.
 

African-American Art and Artists (PDF)

This guide is pathfinder to locating information about African-American Art and Artists in the Mid-Manhattan Library's Art Collection.

America's Presidents

In viewing the accomplishments of our past and present leader(s) it is important to remember that even our most celebrated Presidents did not escape controversy or criticism. Here are some of our best Presidents...

Architecture: Research Guide

Art Grants & Jobs (PDF)

A directory of books, periodicals and internet resources to assist in the search for art grants and jobs.

Art in New York (PDF)

This list highlights resources in the visual art fields in New York City and New York State.

Auction Sales Indexes: Books, CD-ROM's and Online Services

The following is a guide to auction sale indexes, price guides and catalogs. Since individual auction houses do not issue their own indexes, the use of these compilations provides the best approach to finding sale information.