Today, the Jack Brause Library is the most comprehensive facility of its kind, designed to meet the information needs of the entire real estate community. While supporting the Masters of Science program, the Library also opens its doors to members outside the NYU community (See Access Policy). It contains materials on all aspects of the real estate industry, from finance and investment, to development, management, and economics. Resources include industry forecasts, property ownership, zoning laws and maps, mortgage banking, retail leasing trends, real estate investment trusts, or even job hunting.

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
The Library is committed to expanding and enhancing its collection through books, serials, and databases. We currently have approximately 1,500 volumes devoted entirely to real estate, as well as approximately 200 current subscriptions and over 1000 microform materials. See our Collection Development Policy here.

Our books and periodicals are catalogued in BobCatPlus, the library database for New York University.

JOURNALS & MARKET REPORTS
The Library subscribes to over 170 journals, newsletters, and newspapers. Additionally,we receive market reports on numerous aspects of the real estate industry. Although our focus is the New York metropolitan area, the Library carries many national reports as well.

Newspapers and Periodicals  Market Reports

• The First American Real Estate Solutions Database (formerly Experian,TRW-REDI), tracking ownership information for every property in the fiveboroughs of New York;
• The F.W. Dodge Reports, a searchable database for construction starts and stats;
• Our Real Estate Journal Article Index has citations to tens of thousands of real estate related articles currently held by the Library. Enter the Real Estate Index -- click "Connect to Bobcat," then "Real Estate Index."

HOURS

ACCESS POLICY

NYU students/faculty: A current NYU ID card

Alumni of the NYU Master's Degree Programs in Real Estate or Construction Management: Call (212) 992-3627 by 4:45 pm at least one business day prior to your visit to have your name placed on the visitors list. (Note: This does NOT include other NYU Alumni).

Real Estate Professionals: Proof of professional status (i.e.: appraiser's, broker's or sales person's pocket card) AND Call (212) 992-3627 by 4:45 pm at least one business day prior to your visit to have your name placed on the visitors list.

(Note: For Non-NYU affiliates, use of the library is limited to use of resources unavailable at the New York City public libraries.)

CONDUCT CODE

A. Preamble

The Jack Brause Library supports the educational goals of New York University by providing access to all forms of information to support research, study, teaching, and the general pursuit of knowledge. In order to be successful in this mission, the Library and its community of users observe a relationship of reciprocal rights and responsibilities. While most users conduct themselves in a responsible manner, in the interest of protecting the rights of all Library users, it is necessary to define what constitutes infringements on the rights of others.

The Jack Brause Library Conduct Code affirms a commitment to protecting an environment conducive to intellectual pursuits. Such an environment is characterized by respect for the rights of others, respect for the Library's resources, and respect for appropriate conduct in a public forum. The Code ensures that users of the Library find themselves in an environment which will enable them to achieve their educational objectives.

The Code also acknowledges that the Library fulfills an important educational function in the University. Educational settings, unlike other public forums, require special considerations in defining violations, investigating allegations of violations, and imposing disciplinary action. This document affirms our commitment to addressing and resolving charges of misconduct in a speedy manner, while upholding the rights of due process.

The Jack Brause Library is committed to:

• serving and being responsive to the needs and priorities of its users
• protecting each user's right to privacy and confidentiality in all of their interactions with the Library
• building collections that meet the research and instructional needs of all users
• simplifying, enhancing and expanding access to information
• preserving the collections for present and future users
• providing Library spaces to accommodate study, research, and scholarly exchange
• keeping the physical environment of the Library clean, well-maintained, and properly functioning

B. Unacceptable Conduct

Users will refrain from engaging in behavior that leads to the denial of, or unreasonable interference with, the rights of others; or which disrupts the regular operations and activities of the Library. Behavior which is considered to be in violation of The Jack Brause Library Conduct Code includes, but is not limited to:

• creating a disturbance or behaving in a manner which interferes with normal use of the Library (including rowdiness and/or violence, noise, offensive interpersonal behavior, and the use of cellular phones)
• removing or attempting to remove Library materials or property from the library
• being in an unauthorized area of the Library, or remaining in an area after its closing;
• failure to abide by Library Access Policy
• excessive use of library printers
• eating or drinking in the library
• failure to abide by time limits on certain library resources
• staying in the building when requested to leave during emergency situations or drills
• damaging Library property (including mutilating Library materials by marking and/or underlining pages, tearing or cutting out pages or sections thereof, removing binding and staples, removing or tampering with security tags)
• concealing Library materials in the building for the exclusive use of an individual or group
• leaving personal materials and library books unattended in study areas for extended periods of time or overnight
• refusing to abide by regulations (as specified in Responsibilities of All New York University Computer and Network Users) guiding access to and use of computing and networking resources at New York University, including Library
• failing to adhere to copyright laws and/or University policies on copyright
• smoking anywhere in the building
• sharing an NYU ID to allow unauthorized users entrance to the library

C. Disciplinary Action

Violations of the Jack Brause Library Conduct Code may be referred for disciplinary action under applicable Library and/or University disciplinary processes.

• Users in violation of the Jack Brause Library Conduct Code may be asked to leave
• Security, Dean's Office, or the user's department may be contacted
• Library privileges may be limited, suspended, or revoked