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FIT Library supports the academic and research needs of the FIT community, and serves the fashion and design industries. Our specialized diverse resources--in print, non-print, and electronic formats--include specific materials for art, design, and business; databases are provided by FIT, SUNYConnect, & NOVEL, the New York State Library. The Special Collections and College Archives unit holds a rich assortment of rare and fragile materials related to fashion and design.

Books & More

Search for books, e-books, DVDs, magazine & newspaper titles, forecast services, market research reports, picture files, and more items at the FIT Library.

More information and advanced search options for StyleCat, the FIT Library`s Online Catalog

Journal finder

See which online databases have the full-text of a specific magazine, journal or newspaper, and/or if the FIT library has print copies.

Research Guides

Complete list of FIT Library research guides (LibGuides)

FIT Library Renovation Project now underway: See details on what’s happening and how it affects Library access, services, and collections

In observance of Rosh Hashanah, the Library will close at 5pm on Sunday, October 2 and be closed Monday & Tuesday, October 3-4. We will re-open at 8am on Wednesday, October, 5.

Fall Hours, August 20 - December 22, 2016

Monday - Thursday	8am* - 12 Midnight**
Friday	8am* - 7:30pm
Saturday	10am - 7:30pm**
Sunday	12 Noon - 9pm

*4th and 5th floors ONLY; 6th floor opens at 9am
**5th floor ONLY; 4th & 6th floors close at 10pm Monday - Thursday and 5pm on Saturdays

Visitor hours differ from the schedule listed above. Click here for visitor access.

Note: Computer workstations close 30 minutes prior to closing.

View Complete Schedule for Exceptions & Changes

General: 212 217.4360
Recorded Info: 212 217.4340
Research Services and Appointments: 212 217.4400
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News & Announcements

Due to ongoing construction, books in the Main Stacks Q-Z call number ranges will not available until Saturday 10/1. Ask Library personnel (in person or online) for alternate suggestions (online resources, other libraries you can use, etc) if you need a book from this area. We apologize for the inconvenience!
More information about the Library's ongoing renovation project

Welcome (and welcome back) to new and returning
FIT students, staff, faculty, and administration!

Congratulations to FIT Class of 2016!
Contact us if you'd like to use the library to help in your job search or once you get that fabulous position.

FIT Archive on Demand, created and maintained by the FIT Library, is an exciting new platform capturing just some of the lectures, events, exhibitions, and instruction for which FIT is world renowned.

How do you find an available library computer during crunch time? You use our spiffy new LabMaps Live!

Are you looking for a Group Study Space? Details, including available timeslots.

Introducing the Art Resources Laboratory at the FIT Library. Now you can use or borrow optical enlargement, tracing and documentation photography equipment.

Do you have questions? Of course you do, and we have answers. Browse or search the FIT Library's Q&As,with real questions from library users. For a personalized answer, use our Ask the Library service options.

Comments, suggestions, compliments or complaints? Let us know how we're doing.

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