Scan, Copy & Print  

Scanner Locations

Scanner Capabilities and Output Options

Limitations

Self-service copiers in Barker, Dewey, Hayden, and Rotch libraries can scan files to e-mail:

• Place your item on the glass, press the "Scan/Fax" button, select "Direct Input" and enter your e-mail address on the keypad.
• Scanning to e-mail from the copiers is free, but there is a limit of 20 pages per transmission.

If our self service scanners don't meet your needs or if you have a large scanning project, the MIT Libraries Document Services unit offers various fee-based digitization services.

No-cost, self-service book scanners are available for all library visitors.  The scanners allow easy copying of most library materials. 

• Barker Engineering Library, 1 scanner on the 5th floor, near the Service Desk
• Dewey Management and Social Sciences, 1 scanner near the Circulation desk
• Hayden (Humanities & Science), 1 scanner on the first floor, near the Reference desk
• Rotch Architecture and Planning, 1 scanner near the Circulation desk

Map of MIT Libraries locations

Scanner Capabilities

• Scan bound or flat originals in full color, grayscale, and black & white modes
• Scanner resolution goes up to 400 ppi/dpi in color
• Scanner bed can accommodate materials up to 17x 24 inches

Scanner Output Options

• Save images from the scanner in various file formats: PDF, JPEG, PNG, and more
• Send image files via email (20MB limit); save to a USB flash drive

• See MIT's policies and Procedures for the Reproduction of Copyrighted Material for possible restrictions.
• During busy times, please limit your scanning to a few pages at a time for scholarly purposes, for the sake of others who may be waiting.
• All library users must comply with the Guidelines for Use of the MIT Libraries and the Computer Use Policy.
• In general, library workstations are not equipped with image manipulation software. Members of the MIT community can visit the New Media Center to access workstations with multimedia production capabilities.