The library became a United States depository in 1979 and collects materials in the areas of law and public policy, with emphasis on materials from the Justice Department, the Judiciary and the Congress. In 1989, the library was designated a research depository library for New York State materials. The depository materials are available during all the hours the library is open. Information on specific titles is available through indexes in the library or by using the online catalog through the library's home page . While we have separate areas for New York State and United States documents, selected materials are included in the general collection.
Service is available through the reference desk on the main floor.
In addition to the materials maintained in the library, many information resources are available on the Internet, at United States government or New York State sites.