How to Contact the New York State Library
E-mail |
Mail |
Fax |
Phone |
Hours
Research Library Reference Desk: (518) 474-5355
| For questions about: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Library Web site: | nyslweb@mail.nysed.gov |
| Borrowing or circulation: | circ@mail.nysed.gov |
| Reference: | E-mail Reference Requests |
| Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery: | ill@mail.nysed.gov |
| Manuscripts and Special Collections: | mscolls@mail.nysed.gov |
| Division of Library Development: | see DLD Organizational and Functional Roster. |
| Talking Book and Braille Library: | tbbl@mail.nysed.gov (general) or tbblkids@mail.nysed.gov (School and Youth Services only). |
Please do not attach anything to the email you send us. If you do not get a response to or acknowledgement of your inquiry within five business days, please call the Reference Desk at: (518) 474-5355.
New York State LibraryCultural Education Center
310 Madison Avenue
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230
(For local information, see Directions, Parking, Where to Stay)
Document Delivery Fax Number:
(518) 474-5786
| State Librarian & Assistant Commissioner for Libraries: Bernard A. Margolis |
(518) 474-5930 |
| Research Library Director: Loretta Ebert |
(518) 473-1189 |
| Library Operations: Mary Woodward |
(518) 486-4986 |
| Public Services: Sally Legendre |
(518) 486-5755 |
| Technical Services and Systems: Liza Duncan |
(518) 474-5946 |
| Coordinator of Statewide Library Services: Carol Ann Desch |
(518) 474-7196 |
| Library Development (or see DLD Organizational and Functional Roster) |
(518) 474-7890 |
| Communications Office, Media Contact: Valerie Chevrette |
(518) 474-5961 |
| Circulation, Borrowing, Renewals, Overdues | (518) 473-7895 |
| Document Delivery Unit | (518) 474-5145 |
| Documents and Digital Collections | (518) 474-7492 |
| Genealogy / Local History | (518) 474-5161 |
| Interlibrary Loan (ILL) | (518) 474-5383 |
| Legislative Office Building (LOB) Service Point | (518) 432-2649 |
| Manuscripts and Special Collections | (518) 474-6282 |
| New Netherland Project | (518) 474-6067 |
| Reference Desk | (518) 474-5355 |
| Talking Book and Braille Library | (518) 474-5935 or (800) 342-3688 |
For a more detailed directory, see the State Library Staff Directory.
Hours
| Research Library: | Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Division of Library Development: | Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Legislative Access Point: (Room 105 LOB) |
Monday - Friday, 12:30 - 1:30 |
The Library is also closed on the following New York State holidays (as defined in the NYS Civil Service calendar of legal holidays):
| Date | Legal Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 (Thursday) | New Year's Day |
| January 19 (Monday) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 16 (Monday) | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) |
| May 25 (Monday) | Memorial Day |
| September 7 (Monday) | Labor Day |
| October 12 (Monday) | Columbus Day |
| November 11 (Wednesday) | Veterans' Day |
| November 26 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 (Friday) | Christmas Day |
| Date | Legal Holiday |
|---|---|
| January 1 (Friday) | New Year's Day |
| January 18 (Monday) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 15 (Monday) | Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) |
| May 31 (Monday) | Memorial Day |
| July 5 (Monday) | Independence Day (observed) |
| September 6 (Monday) | Labor Day |
| October 11 (Monday) | Columbus Day |
| November 11 (Thursday) | Veterans' Day |
| November 25 (Thursday) | Thanksgiving Day |
| December 25 (Saturday) | Christmas Day |
Last Updated:
November 18, 2009