Images: "What the people must know about the third sex" (1901) by Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld and LGBTQ+ rainbow flag Quasar "Progress" variant (left) and
For researchers with print disabilities, the Library has resources and services available upon request. The following services are available:
Researchers who are homebound or have a print disability or visual impairment can explore many of our research collections online and request digitization of specific items of interest. To request the digitization service, email accessibility@nypl.org. Please note that you must be a patron of the Andrew Heiskell Library. This digitization service only includes material belonging to the research collections and does not apply to branch/circulating collections.
Every public PC at all New York Public Library locations is equipped with JAWS screen reading software and MAGic software for enlarging the screen, changing colors and contrast, and screenreading.
The Andrew Heiskell Library offers popular reading materials in accessible audio and braille formats, as well as free membership to the Bookshare database of over one million accessible texts. It also offers individual coaching and a large variety of group workshops on topics related to accessible technology. Check the listings on our website, call 212-206-5400, or email talkingbooks@nypl.org
Welcome! This research guide features publications by and about LGBTQ+ Jewish people, from scholarly and community works to personal stories. The guide is designed to help users navigate their research and discover new resources in and beyond New York Public Library's unparalleled collections in LGBTQ+ and Jewish Studies. We invite you to explore the collections today-- for research, community, and inspiration.