WATSONLINE access to Museum library collections
Researchers may request access to most of the books and journals in these Museum library locations via WATSONLINE. Most items are delivered to Watson Library twice a day at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Items in these locations are not available on Saturdays.
These materials may be used for one day within Watson Library. Arrangements for a longer loan period should be requested from the Circulation Desk staff.
Arms and Armor
Ancient Near East
Antonio Ratti Textile Center
Asian Art Library
American Wing Library
Cloisters Library and Archives
Costume Institute Library
Egyptian Art
European Paintings
European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
Image Library Book Collection
Islamic Art
Joyce F. Menschel Photography Library
Medieval Art
Modern Art Library
Musical Instruments
Objects Conservation
Offsite Storage (Delivery may take two business days)
Paper Conservation
Robert Goldwater Library
Robert Lehman Collection Library
Scientific Research
Textile Conservation
Please contact the Reference Desk at the Thomas J. Watson Library for further information.
Telephone: 212 650-2225 (9:30 am – 5:00 pm on weekdays; 10:00 am-2:00 pm on Saturdays)
Other departments and some materials have special access policies. See Departmental Libraries open by appointment for complete details.
