We are preparing to make updates to our website, particularly to our home page and other key pages, that are designed to make it easier for our online users to find what they are looking for while also helping them to discover our collections, programs, services, and locations.

The changes are part of ongoing efforts at The New York Public Library to improve the experience of our online offerings for our website visitors.

As we make these changes, we want to hear from you. To preview the changes, go to our current home page and click "Preview" in the banner at the top.

Along with a new home page design, we are previewing upcoming small changes to the wording of the website's top navigation, which we made based on user and staff research and feedback. We are also introducing a series of new landing pages for each of our navigation areas, which aim to help us better highlight our array of services for all ages.

Another important change is that the "Classic Catalog" has been renamed "Research Catalog." The functionality hasn't changed, but the new name makes it clear that this tool displays more relevant details for research purposes. Circulating and research collections can be accessed through either catalog, but researchers may find the Research Catalog more suited to their needs.

Improving our website is an ongoing process, and we thank you for taking the time to help us with the improvements.

Update: The preview preview period has ended, please take a look around and take our survey to tell us what you think.