Requesting Material from the Library's Stacks

The majority of the NYAM Library's collection is in a closed stacks area. This means that patrons do not have direct access to materials for browsing and retrieval.

When visiting the Library, patrons may request materials from the closed stacks via the Library's Online Catalog. Staff will retrieve requested items and bring them to the patron in the Reading Room.

Please note:

• Retrieval is available Tuesday-Friday from 10:00am – 4:45pm .
• Patrons may request up to 10 items per day from the closed stacks area.
• There is an average wait of 20 minutes to receive items.
• Requests may be made on-site, by email or by telephone via a reference librarian at (212) 822-7315. Requested materials will only be held at the information desk for 24 hours.
• All patrons must make an appointment to use library materials. Please contact us at least 24 hours before your desired appointment time.

If you are thinking of visiting us, please view our security policies and facilities information.

To request materials from outside of the Library, please visit our page on document delivery and interlibrary loan.