Bank Street Library

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. The Library is open for graduate school students & faculty, parents, and alumni.

January Hours

During the Graduate School Intercession, Library hours will be 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM from  Monday, January 6 through Thursday, January 16. The Library is closed Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King Jr., Day. Normal hours resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Register with the Library

If you are new to Bank Street, e.g., graduate student, faculty member, alumni, staff, 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. Come to the circulation desk in the Library on the fifth floor and register in person. Questions? Email us librarian@bankstreet.edu


  • How to Use Databases From Home

    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

    1. Login with your full Bank Street email address and password
    2. Some online classes have their own special access code.

    If you are experiencing issues with logging into the databases from home click the link that says Access through your institution.

  • How to Find eBooks

    We recommend using the Search Everything tab in the search box above. Check All filters > Source types > You might have to click +more to see eBooks > click Apply filters.

    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

Renew, Place Holds & Return
You can renew online, by phone, and email. Remember, there is a three day grace period before fines accrue, and children never pay fines for overdue books.
Resource Guides
What are you researching today? Resource Guides are created by librarians and library staff to connect you to resources on a range of themes and topics.

Library Orientations: February, 2025

If you need help, see a Reference Librarian for a one-on-one research consultation. Make an Appointment

Date Time Online Class Link (will be emailed)
Wednesday, February 5 4:00 PM–4:30 PM, APA7 Workshop ZOOM
Thursday, February 6 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. APA7 Workshop ZOOM
Monday, February 10 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. Databases, Books  & eBooks ZOOM
Tuesday, February 11 4:00 PM–4:30 PM. Databases, Books & eBooks ZOOM

See email announcement Wednesday, January 29, 2025 for Zoom links. For immediate assistance, visit our Ask for Help webpage.

Ask for Help

Library Hours

Monday
CLOSED: Martin Luther King Jr., Day

Tuesday
8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Wednesday
8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Thursday
8:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Friday
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday – Sunday
CLOSED

Library Calendar


Research Tools

The Library has a variety of research options available to graduate school students. Please note that only the research databases require a login.

Research Tools

Literature Resources

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.

Literature Resources

From the Library Blog
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Reference Desk Questions

Did You Know?

Thank you Pamela G., for creating this wonderful infographic showcasing some of the services that the Library has on offer. We started with the phrase  “Did you know this about the Library?” And, our list just kept growing! Come and see the poster in person, you can’t miss it (it’s across from the reference desk).