The Adirondack Research Library is the largest repository of Adirondack related material in New York State's Capital District which is the center for legislation and administration effecting environmental issues in the Adirondacks and Catskills. It is a powerful location for an authoritative library collection speaking to Adirondack and Catskill political and natural history. When relocated to modern facilities at the new Center, the library can improve upon its renowned personalized services for visiting writers and educators. Books ' periodicals, maps, photos, archives, audio and video tapes are accessed by appointment with the help of library professionals. Some archival collections can be found nowhere else.
Open shelves facilitate browsing.
The new Center will provide computer catalogues, more shelf space, expanded work space for researchers, and storage space for the library. Recent users of the library include the State Department of Environmental Conservation, Students and faculty from Colleges and Universities throughout the region, writers for Adirondack Life, U.S. News and World Report and other periodicals, and many book authors. Environmental Studies College Environmental Studies programs will also benefit from this new Center. At nearby Union College, the Environmental Studies Program allows for both independent study and research in environmental issues. Union College has endorsed the Association's proposed Center, saying that it could become an outstanding place for research, seminars, field work and internships for students and their faculty members in biology, sociology, political science, history and economics.