NYU Libraries is pleased to offer services to the NYU Community, NYU Libraries-Affiliated Programs members, and Sponsored Visitors.
Please check our Library Access Guide for details relevant to you.
Library Access Overview
Please note that each collection also has specific access requirements and procedures.
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All library visitors must be sponsored by an NYU employee or faculty member before their visit as per the University’s visitor policy(opens in a new window). NYU students may not sponsor visitors to the NYU Libraries.
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Members of NYU Libraries-Affiliated Programs should follow the institution-specific instructions to gain access.
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Access must be requested in advance. We cannot accommodate walk-in visitors.
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Please contact the collections directly for appointment and research-related questions.
Special Collections
NYU Special Collections
NYU Special Collections—Fales Library, Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Archives, and University Archives—are by appointment only.
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All researchers must create a Special Collections Research Account to request an appointment(opens in a new window).
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Appointments must be scheduled at least 3 days in advance.
Plan your visit to the NYU Special Collections Center at Bobst Library
Poly Archives and Special Collections
The Poly Archives and Special Collections held at Bern Dibner Library in Brooklyn are appointment only.
- To request access email polyarchives@nyu.edu
U.S. and U.N. Documents Collections
United States Government Documents(opens in a new window) and United Nations Documents(opens in a new window) collections held at Bobst Library are available for public use.
Appointments are required for researchers who are not students or faculty of NYU or Consortium Schools. Appointment requests should be made at least two weeks before the date you wish to visit.
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To request US Government Documents access please see the US Government Documents Collection research guide(opens in a new window).
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To request UN Documents access please visit the UN and International Documents Collection research guide(opens in a new window).