See also answers to questions about:

Who should I talk to about library resources in my subject area?

• Contact the librarian for your discipline. See the list of subject experts.

What resources are available online?

• Search Our Collection to explore and access our online collections. 
• DSpace is a digital repository of MIT research.

Can I use the Libraries' electronic resources from off-campus?

• Yes. For detailed information on off-campus access, see Connect from on and off-campus.

What do I need to do to comply with the 2008 NIH Public Access Policy?

• The MIT Libraries offer a step-by-step guide for MIT authors whose research is funded by NIH and therefore need to comply with the 2008 Public Access Policy.

What do I need to know when signing a publisher’s agreement?

• Don't sign all your rights away to others every time you publish - it's your work and you have options. See Retaining Rights.

Do the Libraries have a place where I can store and preserve my research material in digital format?

• Yes. DSpace@MIT is a digital repository created to capture, distribute and preserve the intellectual output of MIT's faculty and researchers. To learn more, see http://libguides.mit.edu/dspace

How can I get assistance in managing my research data?

• Consult the Libraries' guide to Data Management.

Can I get books delivered to my office?

• Yes. See Borrow and Request for complete information.