The NYAM Library is committed to connecting you with the information you need, in person, by phone or email, and through our digital resources. Here are some of the ways that researchers, students, families, and the public can connect with our staff and access and engage with our collections and resources:

How to Reach Us

Arlene Shaner, our Historical Collections Librarian, can schedule a visit, answer questions, and help you find content. Please contact the Library at 212-822-7315 or library@nyam.org.

Digital Collections

NYAM offers many engaging and unique digital materials including our manuscript cookbooks collection, a Harry Potter-themed digital exhibit, and highlights in anatomy, cookery, drugs and medicine, midwifery and childbirth, and more.

Collections and Resources

Find information through our online resources, which include archives and manuscripts, databases, recommended resources, and data sets.

First Mondays and Virtual Visits

On the first Monday of the month at noon (except holidays) we welcome all vaccinated and masked visitors to the Library for an in-person themed tour. Online, you can explore Virtual Visits that highlight our collections.

Search the Catalog

Search the Library's collection using the online catalog. You can search available titles for books, journals, pamphlets, and other resources.

Family-friendly Fun

Relax by Coloring Our Collections! Research suggests that coloring can be beneficial in improving mood, enhancing mindfulness and reducing mental health stress. Visit the Color Our Collections website to download free coloring books from hundreds of libraries, museums and other institutions worldwide. We also invite you to use the hashtag #ColorOurCollections to share your creations on social media!

On Social

Read the Library's blog Books, Health, and History, and engage with us online @nyamhistory and @nyamnyc on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

Read the Newsletter

NYAM’s monthly newsletter, News & Events, highlights our collections, projects, blog, and more. Sign up here and view past issues here.