NYU Returns
This page has the most up-to-date information about using the Libraries this year. Please check back regularly for updates.
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Update: March 28, 2022
In response to the latest University’s safety protocols NYU Libraries is adjusting some of our services for Spring 2022.
Building Access
- Access to library buildings is limited to NYU students, faculty, and staff.
- The daily screener and a face covering is required to enter a library building. Read NYU’s guidance for returning to campus.
- Bobst, Dibner, and Jack Brause Libraries are open.
- IFA and ISAW library spaces are open to their students only.
- Courant is closed.
- No visitors will be granted access to library buildings at this time.
- For detailed building and service hours, please visit library locations directory for details.
Spaces and Services
- For detailed information about using library spaces and services, see NYU Returns: Library Spaces.
- Service points and help desks are open with updated hours.
- Bobst Reference, and Computer Center services have moved to the Atrium on Floor 1 and share a desk with Circulation and Reserves.
- General study areas are open with new hours.
- Group study rooms at Bobst, Dibner and Jack Brause reopen February 7.
- Individual study rooms at Dibner reopen February 7. Bobst individual study rooms are unavailable until further notice.
- Printing, scanning, and computer access are available in some libraries.
- Classrooms are open for Spring term.
- Remote Learning Spaces are open but instructions for reserving and using the spaces is updated for spring. Visit our NYU Returns: Spaces page for details.
- Event and exhibit spaces are closed.
- Bobst computer labs on Lower Level 1 are closed.
- The Bobst Snack Lounge on Lower Level 1 is a designated eating area. NYU’s guidelines on Eating and Drinking on Campus apply.
- Eating is not permitted in any other areas of Bobst or in other library buildings.
- Bathrooms are open.
Collections
- For detailed information about collections access, please visit the NYU Returns: Library Collections Access page.
- In-person access to print collections is available for NYU students, faculty, and staff.
- Self-checkout machines can be used for materials available from the stacks whenever the stacks are open.
- Contactless locker delivery, in-person Bobst Circulation Desk delivery, small-scale scanning services are available. Home delivery options are offered on a very limited basis.
- All digital collections remain available via our catalog.
- Accessibility Services support for collection access will continue.
Health and Safety
- NYU has created a dedicated compliance team to triage and address noncompliance issues. If you spot noncompliance, such as someone not wearing a face covering indoors, please email covidcompliance@nyu.edu.
- For more information about reporting compliance issues on campus, visit NYU’s Compliance with Health and Safety Rules page.
- Library spaces are cleaned in-line with University and state requirements.