The Science, Industry and Business Library is the nation's largest public information center devoted solely to science and business. SIBL's circulating and reference collections are enhanced by services and electronic resources geared to the needs of users with a particular interest in these areas. An Electronic Information Center with 73 workstations provides connections to hundreds of internal and external electronic information resources. The Schomburg Center is one of the finest research facilities in the world for the study of African American history and culture. The five collection divisions include art objects, audio- and videotapes, books, manuscripts, motion picture films, newspapers, periodicals, photographs, prints and sheet music.
Exhibits promote the history and culture of people of African descent around the world.
The Central Children's Room at Donnell serves the reading, informational and recreational needs of children from infancy through grade 6. Parents, teachers and caregivers will find rich collections of circulating and reference resources and an experienced staff of children's literature specialists to assist them. Books, videos, compact discs and audiotapes are available to children, parents, teachers and professionals working with children in the performing arts. A general collection is also available for children from infancy through grade 6. Programs are offered throughout the year for all ages.