Appointments are required for external researchers:
- You may request an appointment by reaching out via Ask a Librarian (select "Government Information" under "Subject").
- Appointments are generally available between 10AM and 4PM, Monday through Thursday.
- Please reach out to us to schedule an appointment at least 2 weeks in advance of your visit.
- Please consult the library catalog to ensure that the documents you are interested in viewing are housed on-site in Bobst Library (not in offsite storage).
- Be sure to bring a valid government-issued photo ID and mask to be permitted entry on the day of your confirmed visit.
Location and hours:
- The United States Documents Collection is located on the west side of the 6th floor in Bobst Library.
- The documents collections are open to NYU users whenever the stacks are open (see Library Hours).
For individuals who cannot visit Bobst Library:
- Please request any documents you would like to consult via your public library or home organization's Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service. ILL is the international standard for accessing materials at libraries you cannot physically visit. (Please note that fragile materials cannot be loaned.)
The U.S. Government Documents Collection is located on the 6th floor of Bobst Library. Once you exit the elevators, head left, towards the west side of the floor.
