Introduction to the Collections
Using the Library's Catalogs
Indexes and Guides to Biographical Sources
Geographic Biographical Sources
Specialized Biographic Sources
Electronic Resources
Selected Internet Sites
Related Subjects
Where to Go for More Help
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Where to Go for More Help

General Research Division, Humanities and Social Sciences Library
Located in Room 315, the reference desk is staffed during all hours that the library is open.

Telephone Reference Service is available at (212) 930-0831.

E-mail Reference Service is available at grdref@nypl.org

Milstein Division of US History, Local History and Genealogy, Humanities and Social Sciences Library. Because of the link between biography and genealogy, researchers are recommended to utilize the resources of this division, located in Room 121.

Telephone Reference Service is available at (212) 930-0828.

E-mail Reference Service is available at histref@nypl.org

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