Welcome to the Bank Street Library
The Library is home to a children’s collection, a graduate school collection, electronic resources (databases and computers), and an archive. We offer spaces for patrons to enjoy books, and work on assignments. We hope to see you soon on the 5th floor of Bank Street College.
Hours
For the Summer Sessions, the Library is OPEN to graduate students and faculty Monday to Thursday, 9:30 AM–7:30 PM, and Friday 9:30 AM–5:00 PM. Please visit Library Hours & Events for more details.
Register with the Library
If you are a new Bank Street graduate student, or parent and would like to check-out books in print, please register with us first. Registering will allow you to log in to the catalog, place holds on books, and take them home to read. Please note, School for Children students do not have to register.
Questions? Email us librarian@bankstreet.edu
How to Renew Books Online
Who to Ask for Help?
Returning Books
To return Bank Street Library books, you can either:
We recommend using the Search Everything tab in the search box above to find journals, articles, and eBooks for assignments. If you are unsure of how to use databases from home, please view a small collection of 3-minute videos on our Research Tools webpage.
How to Login to Databases from Home
eBooks
We recommend using the Search Everything tab in the search box above. Check eBooks (under Source Types) on the left-hand side of your results page (you might have to click Show More).
You can also use the Find Books tab in the search box above. Check Electronic Books (under Collection), or Websites or downloadable (under Format) on the left side of your results page.
eBook FAQ
Research Guides
What are you researching today? Research Guides are created by librarians and library staff to assist you in your research projects. Our latest guides are: Summer Reading 2022 and Anti-Racist Booklist.
If you need help, see a Reference Librarian for a one-on-one research consultation. Make an Appointment
| Date | Time | Online Class | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 23 | 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. | Books, eBooks & Databases | ZOOM |
| Tuesday, May 24 | 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. | Books, eBooks & Databases | ZOOM |
| Thursday, May 27 | 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. | APA 7th Citation Basics | ZOOM |
See email announcement mid-May, 2022 for Zoom links. For immediate assistance, complete our Ask for Help Online form.
Monday – Thursday
9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED
The Library has a variety of research options available to graduate school students. Please note that only the research databases require a login.
Book lists and recommendations are located on the Library website, in Educate (Bank Street’s institutional repository), or in a Research Guide. No logins are required to review resources, and whenever possible we try to hyperlink titles to the Bank Street Library catalog.
What happens when freedom of expression and the freedom to read come under threat? At Bank Street’s upcoming Library Salon #28, we will hear from historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus, whose latest book, You Can’t Say That!, compiles the stories of thirteen authors of banned books and their experiences with censorship and free expression.
