Advance Request of Research Materials

Please note that you can now request materials directly through the Research Catalog using the “Request for On-site Use” button.

Use this form to request general collection research library materials in advance of your visit. For special collection items, contact the specific collection for access information.

  • Submit this form 4 to 5 days in advance of your visit.
  • If you are visiting us, you can also submit requests in person.
  • Please note: Your items will be on hold for you for 14 days.
  • The item will be listed as “Ready for Pickup” under your Holds tab when it is available. You will also receive an email confirmation after your item has arrived.
  • You may request up to 5 items on this form.
  • You may submit this form multiple times, up to your holds limit of 30 items.
  • Please log into your library account to check for updates and to confirm your items have arrived.

You will need a library card to view materials from the Research Collections. Learn how to get a library card.

Request items directly from offsite storage through the Research Catalog.

Example: 23333123456789 with no spaces
Your Items
You may request up to five items on this form.
Examples: JFD 12-3456 or *UGD-1234
Second Item
Ex: https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b12345678
Third Item
Ex: https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b12345678
Fourth Item
Ex: https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b12345678
Fifth Item
Ex: https://www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b12345678