Libraries

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.