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Because NYU Special Collections is a closed-stack library, you will not be able to browse for materials. You will need to use library catalogues to figure out what you want to see before you arrive. Staff are also available to help you find what you are looking for or lead you to other helpful resources.

For archival collections, there are several ways to find what you are looking for. You can search in the NYU Libraries' catalog, and narrow down the results to “Archival Materials” using the “Resource Type” option on the left sidebar. You can also search our holdings with our archival collections search tool by entering keywords in the search box. These searches will generate a list of archival collections in which your search term appears. Click on the collection titles of interest to browse and/or search their finding aids.

Once you have figured out which boxes you would like to look at, click on the "Request Materials" option on the left sidebar to schedule an appointment to view them. Appointments must be scheduled at least three business days in advance.