Study Spaces

24/7 study spaces

Hayden 24-hour study roomStudy when you want to!

The MIT Libraries are happy to offer students three 24/7 study spaces located across campus.

These spaces are for use by the MIT community. Use your MIT ID to access the spaces after hours. Please see Guidelines for 24/7 Space Use for complete information.

Please note: Particular areas in the libraries below have been designated 24/7. These spaces are open during regular library hours and accessed from inside the library. When the library is closed, the study spaces are accessed from a “24/7″ door outside the library. There is no access to collections.

The spaces:

Barker Library (10-500)

  • Our largest 24/7 space – seating for over 90 people
  • Quiet study space inside the Great Dome – additional study areas in portions of the 5th floor
  • Scanner/copier, Athena computers and Athena printer
  • Bathrooms and hot/cold water dispenser
  • Late night snacks available in basement vending machines between buildings 10 and 4

Dewey Library (E53-100)

  • Seating for 22 people
  • Computer, large tables, study carrels
  • Bathroom and hot/cold water dispenser

Hayden Library (14S-100)

  • Seating for 26 people
  • Large tables and comfortable seating
  • Two group spaces with chalkboards
  • Scanner/copier, Athena computers and Athena printer
  • Bathroom and hot/cold water dispenser
  • Vending machines with coffee, snacks, ice cream, etc. in basement between buildings 14 and 2