Security Policy

  • All visitors to the Academy Library must check in. First-time users must fill out a patron information form.

  • No parcels or bags larger than 12" high and 12" wide and 2" deep may be brought into the Library (backpacks, laptop cases, large purses, and briefcases included). Large items must be checked with the librarian.

  • Outerwear must be checked with the librarian. Suit jackets are allowed.

  • Food and drink, including water, are prohibited in the Library and Rare Book Room.

  • Cameras are permitted in the Library for research purposes only. Flash may not be used. Please see our policies on publishing reproductions of NYAM materials. To photograph the interior space of the Library, please contact the Education and Conference Center at (212) 822-7235.

  • The New York Academy of Medicine reserves the right to inspect all parcels and bags brought into the Academy building.

Announcement

Library Patrons

Due to a planned renovation project, the Coller Rare Book Reading Room will be closed to readers from February 1, 2013.  We anticipate that the room will reopen for use on June 1 2013. 

Please contact history@nyam.org or 212-822-7313  with queries. We will do our best to accommodate readers and reference requests, but please note that some parts of the collection will not be accessible, response times will be slower and appointment times may be limited. 

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