New York State Library

Since its establishment in 1818 the New York State Library has been a repository for the official publications of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, commissions, public authorities, and other agencies of the State government.

The New York State Library encourages the educational use of historical records in a variety of ways:

Free Online Research Library
http://www.novelnewyork.org

Resources and Services for Teachers:
http://www.oce.nysed.gov/ctl/library/library_teachers.htm

Talking Book and Braille services for schools and children:
http://www.oce.nysed.gov/ctl/library/library_tbbl.htm