Research at NYPL: Remote Access to Collections and Services
- Online Research Assistance. Research librarians and curators are available to answer research-specific questions via...
- Access Online Research Databases to Find Full-Text Articles. Databases with this icon are accessible remotely with a...
- Browse Academic E-Books. The Library has acquired thousands of scholarly...
Can I access the New York public library remotely?
Many of The New York Public Library's research collections and services are available remotely. From personalized email consultations with research librarians to remote access to our online research databases, the Library offers a variety of ways to engage with our collections wherever you are.
How does the library support New York’s educators?
The Library has a wide array of resources to support New York’s educators, whether they’re teaching online, looking for materials to support their curriculum, or connecting students with engaging learning aids. Need remote access to the Library's research collections and services?
How do I get a library card in New York City?
New York residents can apply for a library card online and gain access to an array of digital resources—including e-books, audiobooks, databases, and more. Plus, patrons can visit an NYPL location and upgrade their card status to borrow physical materials.
What can I do with my NYPL card?
Plus, patrons can visit an NYPL location and upgrade their card status to borrow physical materials. Search more than 800,000 digitized items, including historic prints, photographs, maps, and manuscripts.
How do I get access to the New York Public Library?
Any person who lives, works, attends school or pays property taxes in New York State is eligible to receive a New York Public Library card free of charge. Visiting New York for research? Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location or Library-sponsored event.
Can I get a New York Public Library card if I don't live in New York?
Get a Library Card Cards are free for anyone who lives, works, attends school, or pays property tax in New York State. Out-of-state visitors can apply for a temporary card.
Can I read newspapers online through my library?
You can start reading newspapers that interest you by going on your library's website and then to 'Online Library. ' From there, you'll see a resource list, where you can find newspapers and search for the particular edition you want.
Can I use my laptop at the NYPL?
The Library also offers a free Laptop Docking service in the South Hall of the Rose Main Reading Room. Patrons must bring their own Ethernet cable. To connect your laptop computer to the Library's high-speed Internet connection, follow these configuration instructions.
Can anyone use the NY public library?
The New York Public Library requires all visitors, including children and teens, to comply with our General Policies and Rules. Library staff are available to assist and support children with their use of Library resources.
Can you just walk into a library?
Anyone can just go in and read a book there of course. Usually once you are a member you will be allowed free, timed access to computers and the internet too, if they are available, so its handy for sending those messages home.
How can I read newspapers online for free?
To read newspapers online for free, search for newspaper websites and online archives of newspapers....Websites that contain searchable newspaper archives include:Ancestry.com.GenealogyBank.MyHeritage.com.Newspapers.com.Newspaper Archive.
Can you access newspapers online?
Access hundreds of old newspapers from all over the world, available through subscribing institutions. The Times Digital Archive is also available via Gale from most libraries and can often be accessed from home using a library card from your library website.
Are newspapers available in Libby?
To get started, visit the Libby website or download the Libby app from your devices app store. You can access the online newspapers by clicking the Extras tab.
Is there Wi-Fi in New York Public Library?
All branches of the Library feature computers that offer access to the Internet, electronic databases, library catalogs, and Microsoft Office. Every location also offers free Wi-Fi access during open hours. NYPL computers have a variety of software installed on them and are available for patron use.
Is there Wi-Fi in NYC public library?
All NYPL locations continue to offer free Wi-Fi in public areas when the libraries are open.
How do I use my NYPL computer?
A valid library card is required to use a computer in any New York Public Library location. Cardholders are expected to adhere to The New York Public Library's Guidelines for Reserving a Computer at the bottom of this page. Patrons can make an appointment to use public computers in person, online or by phone.
How do I borrow an e magazine from the library?
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What is the best way to read a digital newspaper?
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Can I read the Washington Post through my library?
Your library card gives you 7 days of complimentary, unlimited access to the digital edition of The Washington Post.
How do you read the Wall Street Journal from the library?
From the library, home, work, or on the go, click the Wall Street Journal button above to claim your free 72-hour pass for digital access. Create an account at WSJ.com and log in to start reading. At the end of your complimentary 72 hours, you can return to this page, click the button again, and log in again.
Online Research Assistance
Research librarians and curators are available to answer research-specific questions via email or through online research consultations. Learn more.
Access Online Research Databases to Find Full-Text Articles
Databases with this icon are accessible remotely with a valid NYPL card and PIN. Please explore the A-Z list of Articles & Databases and limit your search to “available at home with library card.” There are hundreds of resources available from home. These key resources are good places to start:
Browse Academic E-Books
The Library has acquired thousands of scholarly e-books from hundreds of publishers, including Oxford University Press, Cambridge University Press, Harvard University Press, Sage and many others.
E-Book Central
Explore more than 300,000 e-books and e-audiobooks available for free at NYPL—from children's books to bestsellers. Find accessible e-book offerings, learn about downloading e-reader apps to your device, and more.
Digitized Research Books
The Library, in partnership with Google, has digitized more than 400,000 books from its historic collection. These books published before 1925 are in the public domain and can be found here in Google Books. Additional public domain books digitized from NYPL and other research library collections can be found at HathiTrust.
Digitized Collections
View hundreds of thousands of digitized images, manuscripts, and ephemera from the research collections at our Digital Collections page.
Archives Portal
Examine finding aids and information spanning more than 10,000 archival and manuscript collections on our Archives Portal, including links to digitized material where available.
What is ITS working remotely?
To work remotely is to access your agency's network while you are away from your primary workstation. This site contains resources and common troubleshooting tips to support individuals who may be working remotely.
How to change my NY token?
Log in to https://mytoken.ny.gov/ and request a new Token. You must mention that you are replacing your existing Token. You are only allowed one Token at any given time.
What is RSA token?
An activated RSA SecurID authentication token will enable you to access programs such as the Outlook Web Application (OWA), Office 365 (O365) products including SharePoint, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
What is RSA SecurID?
RSA SecurID is a multi-factor authentication technology that is used to protect network services. The RSA SecurID authentication mechanism consists of an assigned hardware or software "token" that generates a dynamic authentication number code at fixed intervals. Users provide the unique number code when logging into a protected service from any network outside the State network.
What to do if you enter too many passcodes?
After entering too many incorrect passcodes, you may be required to enter a next Token code. If using a Soft Token, wait and then enter the next available passcode shown. If using a Hard Token, wait and then enter the next available Token code shown (random 6 digits). Do NOT enter PIN + Token code.
Can you work remotely with an agency?
Your Agency may or may not provide you with any additional hardware for the sole purpose of working remotely. Subject to your agency's discretion, employees who have been approved to work remotely may be permitted to use their personal devices, such as a personal desktop computer, laptop, tablet, and/or smartphone.
