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The Harry W. Bass Jr. Library

The Society's Library, which houses one of the world's most comprehensive collections of numismatic literature, presently numbers some 100,000 items. These include books, periodicals, manuscripts, photographs, pamphlets, auction catalogs, and microforms, all of which are cataloged.

In addition to numismatic works, the Library includes a strong reference collection and a wide selection of non-numismatic periodicals in the areas of archaeology, art history, economic history and other disciplines.

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Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:30 am-4:30 pm, adequate staff presence permitting.
Weekends: Closed. May also be closed on or before holidays and during inclement weather.
An appointment is recommended.
Call 212-571-4470 x170
or email library [at] numismatics.org

Visiting Fees

Members: Free. Government photo ID required.
Non-members: $20 per day. Government photo ID required.
Students (with valid student ID): Free.

ANS Library Services and Use Guide

The Library of the ANS maintains non-circulating collections. Much of the Library material is arranged on open stacks. All materials must be used within the ANS premises.

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History of DONUM

Policy on Acquisition and Disposal

The History of the ANS Library

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