ACCESS Card Policies

Your privacy is very important to the Library. No personal information will be disclosed to any third party, except when required by law.

Lost or missing ACCESS cards should be reported to the ACCESS desk or by email to rlaccess@nypl.org. A replacement fee, $10.00, may be charged for a new card.

The ACCESS card is valid in The New York Public Library Branch Libraries, offering borrowing privileges and access to selected databases and indexes online.

Collection Use Policies

Consult CATNYP, the online catalog, to search the collections and determine the availability of specific items, including any special restrictions.

To request materials, researchers will need to present an ACCESS card with a call slip. Researchers wishing to use items held in Special Collections, requiring appointments, or permissions will need to hold an ACCESS card.

ACCESS cardholders may have up to 15 items charged out at any time. Materials needed for more than one day may be placed on reserve; inquire at the delivery desk. All library materials are for use within the designated area and may NEVER leave the library premises.

You must return materials to the appropriate desk or staff member. Failure to do so may result in the loss of privileges. You are responsible for all materials charged out on your ACCESS card.

If you have questions or comments, please email rlaccess@nypl.org.

About the ACCESS card

Apply for the ACCESS card