Book a Virtual Research Consultation
With expansive historical collections, expert librarians, and a variety of fellowships and learning opportunities, The New York Public Library is an invaluable resource for writers, scholars, students, and creators worldwide.
As part of the Library’s phased reopening, our research centers have restored onsite access to their collections. In addition, service has been expanded at select locations to permit walk-in patrons who want to sit in public reading rooms, including the Rose Main Reading Room at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, for quiet study, thought, and computer use.
Some research divisions are operating on an appointment-only basis, in line with pre-pandemic service. You may need to email or book a virtual consultation with a Library staff member before your research visit. Some divisions also offer virtual consultations as a means for researchers to discuss their work with staff without the need to come in. Virtual consultations can be scheduled by following the links below. Learn more about services offered at each of our research centers here.
If you are unsure which research center or division to contact, please get in touch with Ask NYPL.
During this process, you may use Google Meet for the purpose of communication, collaboration, projects, etc. Google may collect some personally identifying information about you, such as name, username, email address, and password. Google will treat the information it collects about you pursuant to its own privacy policy, which can be found here: Google Privacy Policy.