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NYU Libraries Online Tutorials

Popular research & library tasks in short tutorials, with links to more help.

Overview of Sources

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Overall, NYU Libraries collection includes:

  • Several million print books, in both print and online format
  • 1400+ databases to access sources such as:
    • articles in newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals
    • data sources
    • images
    • dissertations
  • An extensive multimedia collection, including video (DVDs, blu-rays, videocassettes, and streaming) and audio (CDs, vinyl discs, and streaming)
  • Special Collections housing unique, rare, and archival materials