| Office | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Reference Desk - Research Library | (518) 474-5355 |
| Reference Desk - Manuscripts and Special Collections | (518) 474-6282 |
| Talking Book and Braille Library | (518) 474-5935 or (800) 342-3688 |
| State Librarian & Assistant Commissioner for Libraries: Lauren Moore |
(518) 474-5930 |
| Technical Services and Systems: Liza Duncan |
(518) 474-5946 |
| Coordinator of Statewide Library Services (Library Development): Carol Ann Desch |
(518) 474-7196 |
| Library Development (or see DLD Organizational and Functional Roster) |
(518) 474-7196 |
| Circulation, Borrowing, Renewals, Overdues | (518) 473-7895 |
| Digital Collections | (518) 474-6280 |
| Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and Document Delivery | (518) 474-2645 |
| New Netherland Research Center | (518) 474-6067 |
For a more detailed directory, see the State Library Staff Directory.
| For questions about: | E-mail: |
|---|---|
| Reference: | E-mail Reference Requests |
| Borrowing or Circulation: | nyslcirc@nysed.gov |
| Interlibrary Loan / Document Delivery: | ill@nysed.gov |
| Manuscripts and Special Collections: | Email MSC Reference Requests |
| Talking Book and Braille Library: | tbbl@nysed.gov |
| Division of Library Development: | see DLD Organizational and Functional Roster. |
| Library Web site: | nyslweb@nysed.gov |
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.
Research Library:
The NYS Library is open Monday through Friday, 10 am–4 pm. Learn how to plan for your next visit.
| Date | Library closed for |
|---|---|
| January 1 (Friday) | New Year's Day |
| January 18 (Monday) | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day |
| February 15 (Monday) | Washington's Birthday (observed) |
| 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 |