They are the Reference Department and the Circulation Department. Also included is a description of the Historical Library, one of the finest in the country. The Reference Department can assist in using the diverse resources and special collections available to you for your research. Reference librarians are available to advise and assist individuals in creating strategies for computer searching. If you prefer, librarians will conduct a computer search for you.
Staff has access to an extensive range of online databases.
There is a fee for this service. Books and journals that are not available in the Yale library system may be obtained through the Document Delivery service. A tour and introduction to the library will be conducted during the first week of classes. Learn about the many services the library offers by coming to this important event. Within your first month at Yale, you will be contacted by one of the librarians.