The General Research Division serves as the central research hub in the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. The collections are primarily focused in the humanities and social sciences and include literary and scholarly works in over 380 languages with a global reach, from the United States to Latin America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Along with authoritative and scholarly holdings, the library collects many popular, idiosyncratic, and ephemeral materials such as genre fiction, comic books, and pamphlets.
The General Research Division staff welcomes research questions within the broad fields of humanities and social sciences. We're your first stop for navigating the Library's vast collection of print and digital resources, and services. Our expert reference staff provides guidance on how to access our collections, while also sharing research methodologies and skills that aid independent research. We offer free reference services in person and by email, as well as research consultations tailored to your needs. Visiting for research? Email us in advance or schedule a consultation. Explore our online catalog, research guides and databases beforehand to make the most of your visit.
