For more general questions, call 442-3706 or come to CS 23. The University Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Research Libraries Group, and the Center for Research Libraries, contains over 1.8 million catalogued volumes and more than 2.8 million microforms and subscribes to approximately 5,000 periodicals. The Libraries provide access to online information resources via the Internet and to electronic bibliographic databases via the campus network. In addition to the University Library on the podium, the Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy serves the Rockefeller College and other University constituents on the downtown campus. A variety of publications assisting patrons in use of collections and library services is available at reference desks in the two libraries.
Subject bibliographers serve as liaisons between the library and academic units.
Bibliographic instruction sessions may be arranged for specific classes. Regulations governing the use of the University Libraries have been formulated to protect the collections, to ensure fair access to resources and services, and to provide facilities conducive to study and research. A number of campus specific items such as return address envelopes, requisitions, etc., are available through the Rapid Copy Center. General supplies are obtained through the Purchasing Office where special procedures have been established to provide quick placement of orders and delivery to University departments. Quantity ordering of instructional materials, such as printed tests, should also be cleared through the chair.