The MIT Libraries are closed from Dec 23 – January 4th for winter break.
Our staff are away and not responding to routine questions.
- In an emergency, call MIT Police – dial 100 from any campus phone, otherwise call 617-253-1212.
- For urgent facilities issue, call Facilities Operations at 617-253-4948.
- If an MIT Libraries system is down or for a similar urgent issue, use our emergency contact form.
Have a question that can wait?
We’ll begin answering routine questions again on January 5, 2026.
Email us
- For questions about research, coursework, or technical troubleshooting of library resources – email us.
- For questions about Distinctive Collections materials, Ask Distinctive Collections.
Make an appointment
- For the most complex research questions, use our consultations appointment service. Schedule a time with our subject experts who are available virtually and in person.
Tell us what you need
- Suggest a purchase – We welcome suggestions for materials that support teaching, study, and research at MIT.
- Tell us – Give us feedback on anything. Let us know what is working well or not so well.
- Report an accessibility problem – Submit MIT Libraries-related issues that impact users with disabilities.