Special Collections and Archives

NYU Special Collections is dedicated to stewarding, preserving and providing access to the rich and diverse collections of its three repositories.

NYU Special Collections is open for in-person research appointments. To schedule an appointment, please ensure you have an active Special Collections Research Account (SCRA).

Appointment slots do book quickly, so please schedule as far in advance as possible. We are unable to accommodate walk-in visitors.

For NYU Cardholders:

Appointments must be scheduled at least three business days in advance. We will confirm your appointment via email. Appointments are scheduled via your Special Collections Research Account when you submit your research requests. We are unable to accommodate walk-in visitors.

For External Researchers (Without an Active NYU ID Card):

All non-NYU researchers must follow the instructions for researchers to request access to library buildings and services. Appointments must be scheduled at least three business days in advance. We will confirm your appointment via email. We are unable to accommodate walk-in visitors.

Special Collections Center Hours

NYU Libraries’ special collections and archives house significant resources, rare books, personal papers, University history, and more. Additionally, they sponsor numerous events throughout the year and contribute widely to many publications.

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