Libraries

Popular Libraries’ IAP programs return in JulyAPWorkshops offered July 9–24

Science Fiction Society’s massive library is out of this worldW20 library boasts extensive collection and colorful history.

Borrow Direct library service has begunNeed a book not available at MIT? Request books and materials from Ivy League libraries.

Byki Online builds proficiency in 70 languagesThis resource for the MIT community features instruction in 70 languages, from Afrikaans to Zulu.

MIT Libraries receive papers of distinguished linguist, philosopher and activist Noam ChomskySignificant collection spans a long and distinguished career dating to 1955.

MIT iPhone and Android apps provide access to many Libraries' servicesDownload the free MIT Mobile Android or Mobile iPhone app and gain access to many MIT services, including several offered by the Libraries.

International Open Access Week is October 24-30MIT celebrates efforts to increase access to research and scholarship worldwide.

Institute Archives closed to research use Aug. 22 through Sept.9Assistance will still be available online and by phone

Music library expands collection of Jewish music and materialsGift from MIT alumnus and Holocaust survivor creates new Jewish Music History fund.

Digital library partnership gives MIT access to additional online resourcesSearch the full-text of 8.4 million digitized volumes, and get full online access to 2.2 million volumes in the public domain, through the HathiTrust Digital Library.

The Archivist of the United States to speak at ConvocationDavid Ferriero, event’s keynote speaker, discusses shelf serendipity, archiving in the digital age and MIT’s historic connections.

Data visualization tool developed at MIT gets Library of Congress supportMIT Libraries receives grant for work on 'Exhibit 3.0' software

Harvard and MIT libraries explore far-reaching allianceNew agreement reflects physical proximity, cross-registration, joint programs and research affinities.

MIT libraries joins Borrow Direct Library PartnershipNew agreement will give the MIT community access to nearly 50 million items from participating Ivy League libraries.

Library locations closed over holiday weekWill reopen following the new year.

Remembering Omar KhalidiThe longtime MIT research librarian is remembered as a colleague, scholar and champion of social justice for Indian Muslims.

Omar Khalidi, longtime MIT research librarian, dies at age 57He worked at the MIT Libraries from 1983 until recently.

In the openHundreds of scholarly articles are now freely available online thanks to MIT’s landmark Open Access policy.

Moving ahead with Athena Working Group recommendations on student printingWill implement some recommendations over the fall term, IAP

Library locations to be closed over the July 4 holiday and remaining week

MIT Libraries offer aid to MIT authors publishing in open-access journalsFund created in support of the Compact for Open-Access Publishing Equity, a commitment with other top research institutions

Video production studio opens in Building 24New facility offers the latest video production technology to the MIT community.

Harvard borrowing privileges for MIT undergraduatesReciprocal borrowing program with Harvard College Library begins April 5

Paul Samuelson and Economics: Evolution of a ClassicNew memorial exhibit opens in Dewey Library

MIT’s Open Access policy, one year laterMore than 850 articles have been added to the collection

Final journey to the Hubble Space Telescope

Of Note: Astronaut Mike Massimino speaks at MIT on Wednesday, Oct. 28

“Power Supply” exhibition opening Oct. 23