The Jamaica Bay Institute now offers a place where park employees, researchers, students, and the community can access a collection of over 3,000 books, reports, thesis, maps, and other materials relating to the natural and cultural resources of the Jamaica Bay Watershed.

The Jamaica Bay Resources Library is a non-circulating collection available for public and research use by prearranged appointment only. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9AM to 4PM. Leave a detailed message on the Library voicemail with the date and time you would like to come in and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

Library Phone: 718-338-3338 x226


You can also view the Jamaica Bay Resources Library catalog in two ways:

1. Click “Jamaica Bay Institute Library Catalog” and download complete bibliographies, listed alphabetical by subject. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader .

2. Click “National Park Service Library Catalog”, and search their Online Library Catalog. You will have the option to limit your search to: Gateway National Recreation Area.