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the NYU PARIS library
the NYU PARIS library
There are more than 12 000 books, newspapers and DVDs in our library. Most of the works contained in the library correspond to the subject matter taught in NYU Paris courses: art history, French language and literature, French and European society and history, cinema, and theater.
The library is a place to study. Its aim is to give you all the materials you need to prepare for your courses and to be successful in passing your exams.
You will also find in the library free-service computers, photocopier and printer. Students can consult and loan all books, magazines and DVDs (except from the ones in the reserve).
LIBRARY HOURS
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday: 8:30 am - 7:45 pm
Librarian available ONLY between 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM.Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 am - 7:45 pm
Librarian available or library assistant ONLY between 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM.Friday: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Weekends and holidays: closed.
THE LIBRARIAN
THE LIBRARIAN
Barbara Pascarel
Head librarianBarbara Pascarel
About me: Before joining NYU Paris, I used to work with antiquarian booksellers and served at the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. I studied Art History and Film Studies and did my Ph.D. in French Literature at La Sorbonne. I am a Regent of the College of ’Pataphysics. I love above all sharing my passion for literature, cinema… and books.
My publications: I published a critical bibliography of Parisian poet Léon-Paul Fargue and a collection of his texts about Paris ("L'Esprit de Paris - Chroniques parisiennes 1934-1947"), as well as an essay about Alfred Jarry's Ubu plays. I am also involved in a project about the history of French comics & "Bandes dessinées".
Spoken LanguagesFrench, English, Greek
The Reception Desk
The Reception Desk
At the reception desk, you can check out and return library materials. When you need to read a book or see a movie which is on reserve, ask the person at the reception desk. You can also ask this person for help to find a book or to use the printers and the photocopiers. The librarians and their assistants are here to guide you.
Computers and Printers
Computers and Printers
You can freely use the library computers. You can also print study related documents from these computers. You can photocopy up to 30% of a magazine and 10% of a book.
The library printer/copier is for study material first! For other purposes, please use the printers/copiers located in the student lounges.
Library Rules
Library Rules
Eating and drinking inside the library is forbidden.
The library is a place to study. Keep it quiet!
Internet
Internet
All the computers are connected to the Internet. To connect your laptop to the Internet, use NYU Paris
Wi-Fi: select the “nyu” network and then use your NYU net ID and password to connect.
NEED HELP?
Check out these guides:NEED HELP?
Research 101
New_Research_101.pdfTips for research and selection of online resources
New_tuto_online_resources_students 2022.pdfTHE LIBRARY CATALOG
THE LIBRARY CATALOG
Tutorial - How to use the library catalog.pdfONLINE RESOURCES
ONLINE RESOURCES
Press
Press
Books
Books
International magazines and newspapers (NYU access only). Choice by language, country, topics...
French website specialized in politics and economics.
News about the latest cultural activities in Paris and Île-de-France with 3000 listed events per week. Theater, cinema, exhibitions, concerts...
Search, read, highlight, and annotate more than 220,000 full-text books in subject areas that include the social sciences and humanities.
NYU access platform for reading on desktop and mobile devices
Online Image Databases
Online Image Databases
Search images in the arts, architecture, humanities, and social sciences and use a suite of software tools to view, present, and manage images for research and teaching. Please note that in order to download images one must create a personal ARTstor account.
VIDEO & MUSIC STREAMING
VIDEO & MUSIC STREAMING
Cinema
Cinema
Over 300 full-length classic feature films from the celebrated Criterion catalog, from 1925 to the 21st century.
A collection of films representing the basis of modern cinematic technique and film theory. Features, serials, and shorts from the 1890s to the 1930s.
A wide-ranging collection of classic features, arthouse, independent films.
New World Cinema: Independent Features and Shorts, 1990–Present includes over 200 full-length feature films from leading independent distributors such as Kino Lorber, First Run Features, Film Movement, and Global Lens.
Asian Film Online offers a view of Asian culture as seen through the lens of the independent Asian filmmaker.
Alexander Street is one of the largest video databases, offering movies and documentaries. You can search directly by director or title, or browse their collections by theme. (Use Google Chrome to access their content)
Documentaries
Documentaries
Theater
Theater
Music
Music
The academic streaming source for the best in social issue and documentary film (politics, gender studies, social science, environment, etc.)
Full-length documentaries from the Public Broadcasting Service (educational disciplines, including history, science and technology, diversity studies, business, and current events)
LGBT Studies in Video is a cinematic survey of the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people as well as the cultural and political evolution of the LGBT community.
Full-length filmed performances of over 250 plays, including the complete Shakespeare and works by Aeschylus, Beckett, Ibsen, Molière...
LIBRARIES IN PARIS
LIBRARIES IN PARIS
Bibliothèque nationale de France - François Mitterrand (BnF)
Bibliothèque nationale de France - François Mitterrand (BnF)
The Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), is the national library of the French Republic; it received as a legacy the royal collections gathered since the late Middle Ages.
There are 2 libraries at the BnF:
The Haut-de-jardin level (also referred to as the Public Library) Open to anyone 16 years of age and over. Readers can buy their passes for the Haut-de-Jardin Library in the East Hall.
The Rez-de-jardin level (also referred to as the Research library). Entrance to the Research libraries is limited to accredited users. Undergraduate students must provide a valid student card and a list of documents requiring access to the BnF research library. Readers must justify their request at the interview with the Readers’ Guidance service librarian.
Website: http://www.bnf.fr
Practical info in English: https://www.bnf.fr/en/francois-mitterrand
Online catalog: https://catalogue.bnf.fr/index.do
Address : Quai François-Mauriac, 75013 Paris.
Phone: 01.53.79.59.59
How to get there:
Line 6 - Quai de la gare
Line 14 & RER C - Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand
Bus: Lines 89, 62, 64, 132 et 325
Research Library Hours:
Monday: 2 pm-8 pm
Tue-Sat: 9 am-8 pm
Closed Sunday. 5€ day pass. 20€ 5 day pass. 35€ Unlimited student research pass.
Public Library hours:
Tue-Sat: 9 am-8 pm
Sunday: 1 pm -7 pm
Closed Monday.
3.5€ day pass. Free after 5 pm.
15 € One year Pass BnF lecture/culture
The Pass BnF lecture/culture provides unlimited access to the reading rooms of the Reference Library, but also to the exhibitions, concerts and shows organized at the BnF. The Pass BnF lecture/culture is also available online.Bpi (Bibliothèque publique d’information) / Centre Pompidou
Bpi (Bibliothèque publique d’information) / Centre Pompidou
The Bpi is located in the Pompidou Centre also called Centre Beaubourg. The Public Information Library (Bpi), is a national library, open to all. It has three floors of nearly 430,000 documents on every subject and on every kind of support, that can be consulted on-site in open access and free of charge.
The entrance is on the rue Beaubourg, opposite the entrance to the Centre by the Piazza.
Website : www.bpi.fr
Online Catalog: http://catalogue.bpi.fr/tout
Address: Centre Pompidou, 75001 Paris
How to get there:
Metro: Châtelet, Rambuteau, Hôtel de Ville,
RER: Châtelet, Les Halles
Bus : 38, 47, 75 RER : Châtelet - Les Halles
Hours:
Sat, Sun, Public holidays: 11am-10pm
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 12pm-10pm
Free Entrance. Closed on Tuesdays
Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève
Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève
The Sainte-Geneviève Library is an interuniversity and public library, accessible to anyone over the age of 18 or holding a bachelor's degree. The library maintains and enriches its multidisciplinary research-level collections of nearly two million documents, including 18,300 periodical titles.
Address : 10, place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris
Telephone: 01.44.41.97.97
How to get there:
Walk from the NYU Paris Academic Center
Métro : Line 10 - Maubert-Mutualité
RER B: Luxembourg
Bus: 84, 89, 82, 38, 27, 21, 85
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 10 am-10 pm
Closed on Tuesday. Free entrance and library card.
American Library in Paris
American Library in Paris
An American-style lending library with 100,000 volumes. General holdings and periodicals in English.
Website: https://americanlibraryinparis.org/
Online catalog: http://alp.polarislibrary.com/polaris/
Address : 10 rue Général Camou, 75007 Paris
How to get there:
Métro: Line 8 - Ecole militaire.
Hours:
Tues-Sat: 10am-7pm
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Membership: Free for NYU Paris students - Bring your NYU ID to obtain the library card.
Learn more about libraries in Paris:
Learn more about libraries in Paris:
Documentation resources_Bonjour.pdfFAQs
FAQs
Can I check books out?
Can I check books out?
Yes. Everybody can check out books and DVDs. FYI: Books and DVDs on reserve, art books and magazines have to be read or watched in the NYU Library. You must however leave your NYU ID with the front desk until you have finished with the book/dvd etc. in question.
How many books can I check out?
How many books can I check out?
You can check out as many books and DVD's as you wish.
How long can I check out a book?
How long can I check out a book?
You can check out books and DVD's for two weeks. If you don’t return them in time, you will receive a reminder in your mailbox. You can also ask for an extension.
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