The MIT Libraries are implementing a phased plan for providing access to physical collections. We will update the Libraries’ service updates page as services evolve. Library locations and study spaces remain closed until further notice.
Most services will be limited to current MIT faculty, students, and staff. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The MIT Libraries encourage MIT alumni/ae to make use of the libraries during their visits to campus. Library hours and locations are available online.
Reference help
Reference and information staff can:
Some limitations apply:
Online help is available at all times:
Borrowing privileges
Alumni/ae who want to borrow materials from the MIT Libraries' collections may apply for a Borrowing Card at a special rate.
Please note: Borrowing privileges do not include offsite access to licensed electronic material (i.e. databases and ejournals), or on-site access to licensed resources that require MIT authentication. Privileges also do not include Interlibrary Borrowing from non-MIT insitutions.
Document delivery
For a fee, MIT alumni/ae around the world can order journal articles, MIT technical reports/working papers and theses from the MIT Libraries' extensive and unique collections.
Computer use
Electronic resources
Wireless access
For information on wireless access, consult network connectivity for MIT guests.
These services are available to all. For instructions, visit the Scan, Copy, & Print guide.