How can I get a library card for research if I live outside of the United States?
I live outside of the U.S. How can I get an NYPL library card to request materials in advance of my visit?
Answer
In advance of your visit, there are a few steps you can take to make the most of your time at NYPL:
https://www.nypl.org/research/appointments
A library card will be needed to request materials in advance of a visit:
https://www.nypl.org/help/library-card
It's recommended that in advance of your visit that you consult with staff in the Research division where you'll be working. Here's a list of NYPL's Research Divisions:
https://www.nypl.org/about/divisions
Here's a Web page where you can make an appointment for a consultation:
https://libcal.nypl.org/appointments/
An overview of how to request research items in advance of your visit can be found here:
https://www.nypl.org/offsite