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Library | Collections
Circulating Collections:

Commuter Collection: A circulating library of recent fiction and non-fiction.

Vintage Collection: Popular 20th century fiction and non-fiction published after 1923.


Non-circulating Collections:

New York Center for Independent Publishing (NYCIP):
A browsing collection of recent offerings from small and independent
publishers who are members of the NYCIP.

Mechanics' Institute: A reference collection of technical books, periodicals and non-print
materials for Mechanics' Institute students and others interested in the
building and construction trades.

Legacy Collection: Books and periodicals published in the 19th and early 20th century on a
variety of subjects.

Useful Arts: New, Vintage, and Legacy books related to trades, crafts, fine and applied
arts, architecture, engineering, printing and publishing. This category
includes the NYCIP Collection on the history of printing and
publishing.

Gilbert and Sullivan: A small but rich collection of books and musical scores on the works of this
famous team.

Archives:Historic records of the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen
and the NYCIP.
Available by appointment only.
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