New York State Library

The Research Library
    Serving the government and people of New York State

 How Do I...?

• Apply for a Library Card
• Borrow, Renew & Return Materials
• Get to the Library
• Look up my card number or PIN
• Request Materials Electronically
• Research my topic at NYSL

 How Do I Find...?

• Books | New Books
• Document Delivery Services
• Journals & Databases
• Guides and Finding Aids
• Historical Materials
• Newspapers
• Federal Documents
• New York State Documents
• Regents Exams

• Catalog & Digital Collections
• Electronic Resources
• Online Request Forms
• Search & Site Index
• About Us /Friends' Groups
• Ask a Librarian

What's New    

• Classes & Events
• Feature Archive

The State Library's collections include over 20 million items which support State government work and the research needs of the general public. The Library subscribes to many electronic resources, is a depository for both New York State and Federal government documents, and has unsurpassed holdings in state and local history and genealogy.

Research Areas:

• Library Collections
• Manuscripts & Special Collections
• New Netherland Project
• Research Residency

Services available to:

• Business Community
• New York State Government Employees
• New York State Residents
• Onsite Visitors | Wireless Access Users
• Other Libraries
• Teachers