The barcode on the University ID must be activated at one of the New School libraries before library materials may be borrow from any of the consortium libraries.

Students enrolled in, and faculty teaching in degree-granting programs in all New School divisions are entitled to reading and borrowing privileges at Consortium libraries.

Students and faculty participating in non-degree granting programs are entitled to reading and borrowing privileges only at the three New School Libraries.

New School staff are entitled to reading and borrowing privileges at the New School Libraries as long as they have a current valid University I.D. card.  New School staff members are entitled to borrowing privileges at New School Libraries only.

All graduates of The New School's eight schools are eligible for a "university card," which provides access to and reading privileges at the three campus libraries. Cards are normally sent once per year (usually in September) to all alumni in the tri-state area.

Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@newschool.edu or 212.229.5662 x3557 to update your information. If you have misplaced your card or live outside of the NYC area and would like a card, contact the alumni office with your request.

Alumni annual fund donors of $100 or more are entitled to borrowing privileges within the calendar year of your donation. Contact alumni@newschool.edu or 212.229.5662 x3784 for more information.

University cards issued to alumni are only valid at the New School Libraries.

As part of reciprocal arrangements, students and faculty of the New York School of Interior Design have borrowing privileges at the Gimbel Library; students and faculty of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (Yeshiva University) have reading privileges at all New School Libraries.

The New School Libraries are also open to qualified researchers who have been issued a yellow METRO (Metropolitan New York Library Council) referral card for specific items not available at one’s home institution or at the public library (including the New York Public Research Library). Patrons should consult with a local or public librarian to determine if the Fogelman Library, Gimbel Design Library or Scherman Music Library is the appropriate library for such a referral and will need to make an appointment.

Questions about access to individual libraries can also be directed to individual library directors or the Office of the University Librarian.

Questions may also be submitted at Ask-A-Librarian or visitors can send e-mail to reference@newschool.edu.

The Fogelman and Gimbel Libraries are wheelchair accessible. For access to the Fogelman Library, all floors are wheelchair accessible. Circulation Staff will assist you by retrieving materials. For further information contact the Reference Department at 212-229-5307 ext.3058.

For access to the Scherman Library, please contact the circulation desk at 212-580-0210, ext.4803.

Connect to the New York Public Library - Andrew Heiskell Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.