Reference Services

How can I get reference assistance?

Reference assistance is available in person, via email, or via phone at (212) 678-8081. Research guides are available in print or electronically.

When is reference assistance in person available?

Sunday: Noon to 7:00 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or JTS closing time)

For reference assistance with our Music Library, audiovisual materials, or microform materials, it is recommended that you make an appointment in advance by calling (212) 678-8836.

Email reference

General Collections: Reference, circulating, restricted, and reserve items; microform; audiovisual materials; music materials; periodicals

Special Collections: Manuscripts, books published before 1801, and rare books and original works of art

Archives: Documents (such as correspondence or minutes of meetings)

IM a Librarian (for JTS students, faculty, and staff)

Instant Messaging reference service

Monday–Thursday, 1:00–5:00 p.m.

To connect: Download Wimba Pronto to your desktop from JTSA.Blackboard.com. Once you are connected, click on REFERENCE DESK and ask your question. If "unavailable" sign appears, go to Email.

Phone reference

General Collections: Reference, circulating, restricted, and reserve items; microform; audiovisual materials; music materials; periodicals

(212) 678-8081

Rare Book Room: Manuscripts, books published before 1801, and rare books

(212) 678-8077

Art Collection: Original works of art

(212) 678-8975

Archives: Documents (such as correspondence or minutes of meetings)

(212) 280-6011